Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Across 16 shared professional tests, the pattern is clear: Goodyear more often lands nearer the top of overall rankings (11 overall “wins” vs 5 for Continental), largely by combining very strong dry dynamics with excellent noise, wear and overall cost metrics. Continental counters with a consistent theme of wet-safety leadership-especially braking-plus typically better rolling resistance/energy use, and a calmer, more forgiving balance at the limit.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been sixteen tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | five | |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | eleven |
While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Continental PremiumContact 7 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Wet-braking benchmark across tests (category summary: 11 wet-braking wins vs 1), including sizeable advantages in some key tests (e.g., 53.2 m vs 56.2 m in Auto Zeitung 2026).
- Generally more energy-efficient / lower rolling resistance (7 rolling-resistance wins vs 2; strong EV/range results such as 18.46 vs 20.02 kWh/100 km and 417 km vs 398 km range in EV testing).
- Balanced, predictable behaviour near the limit in multiple reports-stable under load transfer and easy to place accurately, fitting the premium-touring brief.
- Strong aquaplaning capability in several tests (e.g., Sport Auto 2026 curved aquaplaning +6.39% and straight aquaplaning +1.45% vs Goodyear), often with good all-round wet confidence.
- More consistently sporty and precise in dry dynamics (7 dry-handling wins vs 1), with repeated praise for direct steering and high lateral grip.
- Frequently quieter in objective noise measurements (8 noise wins vs 1), including notable gaps (e.g., 68.1 dB vs 71.3 dB in Sport Auto 2026).
- Typically stronger longevity and ownership value (wear wins: 6 vs 1; examples include 63,830 km vs 56,350 km in Autobild 2026 and 63,200 km vs 51,600 km in Autobild 2023).
- High overall test competitiveness across many line-ups (11 overall wins vs 5), often placing near the top even without always leading single wet metrics.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from fifteen tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 0.12% less distance than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.48% faster around a lap than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.47% faster around a lap than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 3.94% more points than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Fun
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. fun tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 5.88% more points than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Subj. Fun: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from fifteen tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during eleven wet braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 1.82% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 11.15% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Braking - Worn
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet braking - worn tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 4.03% less distance than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Wet Braking - Worn: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during four wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.84% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.29% faster around a wet lap than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 5.95% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 1.06% higher lateral wet grip than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 0.73% higher speed than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 3.73% higher speed than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during four subj. comfort tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 3.05% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 9.09% more points than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Subj. Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Noise
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during eight noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 2.27% quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one noise tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 measured 0.69% quieter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Noise: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wear
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during six wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 10.59% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Value
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 15.28% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Price
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one price tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 cost 9.63% less than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Price: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during seven rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 had a 3.01% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Energy Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one energy consumption tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 used 7.79% less energy than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Energy Consumption: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Range
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one range tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 gives the vehicle a range of 4.56% kilometers than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Range: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 wore 11.11% less per 1000km driven than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Continental PremiumContact 7 Driver Reviews
Drivers generally rate the Continental PremiumContact 7 very highly for strong dry and especially wet grip, confident braking, and stable, planted handling that makes the car feel secure at speed. The most consistent drawbacks are higher-than-expected road noise (particularly on rough asphalt) and a softer sidewall feel that can reduce steering precision for some drivers. A meaningful minority also report faster wear than expected or a noticeable performance drop (especially in the wet) once tread depth gets lower, suggesting it prioritizes grip over ultimate longevity.
Based on 50 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Driver Reviews
Drivers rate the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 very highly overall, most often praising its outstanding dry and especially wet grip, strong braking, and predictable/progressive behavior near the limit. Many also find it a comfortable, confidence-inspiring daily UHP tyre with good value versus Michelin/Continental alternatives. The most consistent downsides are faster-than-expected wear for a significant subset of users and pronounced road noise/rumble on rough asphalt, with some also noting a softer sidewall feel that can reduce turn-in sharpness or increase understeer.
Based on 177 reviews with an average rating of 86%
I have now had the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5's, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersports, Michelin PS4 and even some Avon's (for a brief period) on my current car - a Golf GTI Clubsport 40.
I mix up my driving a lot - lots of motorway driving but also lots of hard street driving and B road blasts, I find it massively important to have the best tyres possible to allow me to push my car as hard as I can in a safe manner.
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Conclusion
If your priority is maximum wet-stopping security and easy-to-drive predictability in the rain, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has the stronger safety story. It dominates wet braking across the dataset (11 wins vs 1), including meaningful gaps in key tests-Auto Zeitung 2026 saw a 3.0 m advantage in wet braking (53.2 m vs 56.2 m). Continental also tends to be the more efficient tyre (rolling resistance wins: 7 to 2; plus EV-focused tests show clear energy-use advantages, such as 18.46 vs 20.02 kWh/100 km in the 2024 EV tyre test).
Practical takeaway: choose the Goodyear if you want the more engaging, quieter, longer-lasting “do-it-all” UHP tyre for predominantly warm-weather use. Choose the Continental if wet braking confidence, efficiency/range, and a balanced, low-drama handling character matter most-especially in mixed, rainy conditions or for drivers who value safety margins over sharpness.
Key Differences
- Wet braking is the biggest functional separator: PremiumContact 7 wins wet braking in 11 of the shared comparisons, sometimes by meaningful margins (e.g., 3.0 m shorter in Auto Zeitung 2026).
- Dry handling and “sportiness” tilt to Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: it wins dry handling far more often (7 vs 1) and is repeatedly described as more direct/neutral and higher-grip on dry roads.
- Noise/refinement generally favours Goodyear: it wins noise in 8 comparisons, including a large Sport Auto 2026 gap (68.1 dB vs 71.3 dB).
- Efficiency tends to favour Continental: rolling resistance wins 7 to 2 overall, and EV-oriented testing shows lower consumption and/or better range for PremiumContact 7.
- Wear and cost-per-km more often favour Goodyear: it repeatedly posts higher projected mileage (e.g., +22.48% in Autobild 2023; +13.27% in Autobild 2026) and often better value metrics, despite sometimes higher purchase price.
- Limit behaviour character differs: Goodyear is often described as rewarding but can be narrower at the edge (nervous/abrupt transitions noted in some wet contexts), while Continental is more tolerant and stable under weight transfer-less exciting, but easier to drive fast safely.
Overall Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
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