Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Goodyear typically edges overall rankings (9 test wins vs 3) thanks to sharper dry performance, aquaplaning strength, lower noise, and standout longevity. Continental counters with class‑leading wet braking consistency, very competitive dry stopping, and often lower rolling resistance—translating to better efficiency and range on EVs. The choice largely comes down to whether you value ultimate sportiness and wear (Goodyear) or wet‑safety confidence and efficiency (Continental).
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 fourteen tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | five | |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | nine |
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
- Consistently best‑in‑class wet braking (wins 8:1 overall; repeated test tops)
- Lower rolling resistance and energy use; EV range advantage (e.g., −7.8% kWh/100km)
- Predictable, precise wet handling with strong aquaplaning reserves in several tests
- Superior dry performance and subjectively sportier feel (multiple dry wins, handling pace)
- Outstanding longevity and value (e.g., 54,000 km wear, best €/1000 km in major tests)
- Lower noise and strong straight/curved aquaplaning performance across sizes
Dry Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during seven 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 three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.26% 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 four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 3.5% 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 thirteen tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 2.09% 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 three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.43% 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 three tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 6.59% 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 five tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.31% faster around a wet circle than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 0.64% 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 five tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 3.6% 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 six tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during four subj. comfort tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 4.74% 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 six tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during six noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 1.86% 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 six tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 10.33% 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 six tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 11.99% 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 eight tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 had a 3.86% 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 of the Continental PremiumContact 7 overwhelmingly praise its outstanding wet and dry grip, strong braking, and confidence-inspiring handling, often noting clear improvements over the PC6. Many also report solid comfort and better aquaplaning resistance, though experiences vary by car. The most frequent drawbacks are higher road noise on coarse asphalt and, for a subset of users, faster tread wear; a few enthusiasts note soft sidewalls that reduce steering precision. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high number of top-scoring reviews.
Based on 48 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 strong dry and especially wet grip, short braking distances, and predictable/progressive behavior near the limit. Many also report a comfortable, refined ride for a UHP tyre with good value versus Michelin/Continental rivals. The main recurring downsides are faster-than-expected tread wear for some users and noticeable roar/rumble on rough asphalt, with a smaller but repeated theme of softer sidewalls or slightly numb turn-in/understeer compared with sharper alternatives.
Based on 174 reviews with an average rating of 85%
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.
I was massively impressed with the Asymmetric 5's, the sheer grip... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
If you drive spiritedly, prioritise dry grip, aquaplaning reserves, cabin quietness, and long life, Goodyear is the safer bet. If you want maximum wet‑braking security across temperatures, stable manners, and efficiency for fuel or battery range, Continental is the stronger fit. Both are exemplary; pick Goodyear for performance longevity and calm refinement, Continental for wet‑road assurance and economy.
Key Differences
- Wet safety vs. dry sport: Continental dominates wet braking (often 3–5% shorter); Goodyear leads dry braking/handling by small but repeatable margins.
- Efficiency vs. endurance: Continental typically has lower rolling resistance and better EV range; Goodyear delivers markedly longer tread life and lower cost per 1000 km.
- Refinement split: Goodyear is generally quieter; Continental tends to ride well but can be noisier in some tests.
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.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.