Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Reviews - Page 3
Given 86%
while driving a
Audi A5 Sportback 35 TFSI
(245/40 R18)
on a combination of roads
for 5,000 average miles
Replaced the original Michelin Primacy 4's a few days after getting the car new and the Asymmetric 6's immediately felt sportier with more direct steering feel, less body roll and a tremendous amount of grip, particularly in the wet, making the drive safer and more confident in all conditions. At the same time, road noise inside the car went up a notch and the car felt a tad bouncier although I would still consider it comfortable and quiet. Wear level is good – 6mm tread left all round after 5000 gentle miles. Fuel consumption: managed 69.9 mpg from London to Cambridge (cold engine, no aircon or heating, around 20C). A great set of tyres!
Given 100%
while driving a
Ford Focus MK3.5 1.6 TI VCT
(225/45 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 400 spirited miles
Update after a couple days and travelling around 400+ miles in wet, dry weather.
WOW, the grip difference is crazy and the reduced road noise is very noticeable. MPG has also gone up slightly. Very happy with the Goodyear Eagle F1 ASY6's. I have a lot more confidence with the car's handling and the ride has gotten noticeably smoother. Overall extremely satisfied.
WOW, the grip difference is crazy and the reduced road noise is very noticeable. MPG has also gone up slightly. Very happy with the Goodyear Eagle F1 ASY6's. I have a lot more confidence with the car's handling and the ride has gotten noticeably smoother. Overall extremely satisfied.
Given 92%
while driving a
Ford Fiesta
(205/45 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 500 spirited miles
I had to replace the summer tires on my Fiesta ST this year. Before I had the Pilot Sport 4 from factory and was not really satisfied with them on my car. Grip was good, but comfort was not great and the car tended to hop when the wheels where spinning on high load in low gear. Also on some bad highways I had similar problems with a bit of "hopping".
So I decided to get the AS6s as replacement mostly because of the good reviews they got and also the lower cost compared to michelins. And wow what a difference! The car feels more planted now and on heavy accelleration and the "hopping" is completely gone. Also the fuel economy is a bit better now. The grip on dry B-roads feels very good and you can push really hard. The Steering feels a bit softer compared to the PS4 and the initial steering response is not as sharp but still ok for me. This could also be caused by the higher tread of the new tires compared to the worn out michelins. In wet conditon the tire also feels really good and allways safe. But I did not really test the limit there so far.
The tires also look good on my car and the rim protection is quite thick.
All in all I am pretty satisfied with the tires and you should definitly consider them if you drive a sporty lightweight car with a bit of power.
So I decided to get the AS6s as replacement mostly because of the good reviews they got and also the lower cost compared to michelins. And wow what a difference! The car feels more planted now and on heavy accelleration and the "hopping" is completely gone. Also the fuel economy is a bit better now. The grip on dry B-roads feels very good and you can push really hard. The Steering feels a bit softer compared to the PS4 and the initial steering response is not as sharp but still ok for me. This could also be caused by the higher tread of the new tires compared to the worn out michelins. In wet conditon the tire also feels really good and allways safe. But I did not really test the limit there so far.
The tires also look good on my car and the rim protection is quite thick.
All in all I am pretty satisfied with the tires and you should definitly consider them if you drive a sporty lightweight car with a bit of power.
Given 89%
while driving a
Saab Automobile 9 5 2.0t BioPower Estate (180bhp)
(225/45 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 10,000 spirited miles
Excellent grip when new on dry and wet on street and track. Still very good at end of life at 15000km. Changed to these from Turanza T005 and the difference in grip, handling and feedback was monumental. They were also much more comfortble and quiet untill in their 3rd summer when they became louder inside the vehicle. Would have liked to get to end of this summer but I had several track days with them already and the last leg of 2000km spirited driving on mountains took the rubber out of them. Seems like the wear accelerates towards end of life and they become more noisy. Unfortunately I also had too much pressure for 1000-2000km or so in mid life which contributed to excess wear. The set costed me 375€ so I think it was excellent value for the driving enjoyment. Would be a waste to use these on a daily commuter as they would just wear more than non UHP's.
Given 60%
while driving a
Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Mk. 7.5
(225/40 R18)
on mostly country roads
for 1,500 spirited miles
I purchased these ~1500miles ago. I had needed to replace sport contact 7’s that had worn out after 6 months of use. I have been please with the appearance, noise and sub limit grip and price on these tyres. They were ~£10 cheaper than a replacement set of continentals. As for sub limit grip they do have plenty of grip in the wet and dry.
Unfortunately when I compare them with the SC7’s I had I’ve grown to hate these tyres. They have nothing left on or over the limit. And when you do go over the limit the SC7’s would generate predictable oversteer the Goodyears just plow straight on. There’s also very little feel in the tyre at the limit, feels quite numb. Maybe they will have great life that will outweigh these negatives however I’d rather buy tyres a bit more frequently than have an almighty crash on a Scottish country road because my car stopped turning.
Unfortunately when I compare them with the SC7’s I had I’ve grown to hate these tyres. They have nothing left on or over the limit. And when you do go over the limit the SC7’s would generate predictable oversteer the Goodyears just plow straight on. There’s also very little feel in the tyre at the limit, feels quite numb. Maybe they will have great life that will outweigh these negatives however I’d rather buy tyres a bit more frequently than have an almighty crash on a Scottish country road because my car stopped turning.
Given 83%
while driving a
Toyota Previa
(235/50 R18)
on a combination of roads
for 10,000 average miles
Tyres are on a Toyota Previa. These tyres have seriously good grip. Previously had used Michelin primacy 4STs and these were better in every department except wear. One year later and it is calling out to me to be replaced.
Must say I felt safe driving my MPV in both mundane city driving and some spirited driving in the countryside in the neighbouring country. Drives through rain almost like it's a dry road. Cornering feels nice, handling is good. Responsive to braking, especially when roads are wet. V slightly noisy but hey, it's a UHP tyre, it's bound to have some amount of noise. Make it last longer and I will happily buy it again.
Must say I felt safe driving my MPV in both mundane city driving and some spirited driving in the countryside in the neighbouring country. Drives through rain almost like it's a dry road. Cornering feels nice, handling is good. Responsive to braking, especially when roads are wet. V slightly noisy but hey, it's a UHP tyre, it's bound to have some amount of noise. Make it last longer and I will happily buy it again.
Given 93%
while driving a
Subaru 2006 impreza wrx STI
(235/40 R18)
on mostly country roads
for 5,000 average miles
I did a lot of research (thanks, Jonathan, for the great videos!) to decide which tyre would be the best fit. The car is a modified Subaru Impreza WRX STI running on coilovers. The tyres being replaced were Yokohama Advan Neova AD08Rs — stable and grippy, but with very stiff sidewalls that made the ride feel fidgety until they warmed up (virtually impossible in the winter), from a comfort perspective, they just weren’t ideal.
Yes, the car is meant to feel firm and sporty, but given the current state of the roads, I wanted something that still offered good grip and driving enjoyment, but with a significant improvement in comfort. Previously, the suspension couldn’t do its job properly because the tyres were transmitting every bump and imperfection straight into it, compromising the ride quality and ultimately grip and handling.
These new Goodyears have hit the mark perfectly — they’ve completely transformed how the car rides and drives. While they may not feel quite as sharp as the Advans at higher speeds, I’m now getting traction and compliance without sacrificing the fun of driving.
I've even recommended them to friends with other cars, like the Octavia vRS, and the feedback has been great — good wear, improved comfort, and happy drivers.
Thanks to Tyre Reviews, and thanks to Goodyear!
Yes, the car is meant to feel firm and sporty, but given the current state of the roads, I wanted something that still offered good grip and driving enjoyment, but with a significant improvement in comfort. Previously, the suspension couldn’t do its job properly because the tyres were transmitting every bump and imperfection straight into it, compromising the ride quality and ultimately grip and handling.
These new Goodyears have hit the mark perfectly — they’ve completely transformed how the car rides and drives. While they may not feel quite as sharp as the Advans at higher speeds, I’m now getting traction and compliance without sacrificing the fun of driving.
I've even recommended them to friends with other cars, like the Octavia vRS, and the feedback has been great — good wear, improved comfort, and happy drivers.
Thanks to Tyre Reviews, and thanks to Goodyear!
Good work with your research, I'm happy you found the right tyres. I'm a big fan of the Asymmetric 6 and the vRS combination too.
Given 70%
while driving a
Volvo C30 T5
(225/40 R18)
on a combination of roads
for 12,000 spirited miles
Solid tyre and handles well without being uncomfortable. I don't think dry grip is quite up there with the Asy 5's but may be the car. Wet grip is better and another step forward which is where to need it. They are very predictable as to when they will let go and start to slide on damp/greasy roads. Wear rate has been horrible though. A Mix of town and country road driving and these are down to 3-4mm after about 15 months (11000 - 12000 miles). Even for a UHP tyre I would be expecting 2 years/20k miles before getting this low like the previous versions. It's made me want to move away and try something new after sticking with Goodyear F1's since the Asy2's. I think within the next 1-2k I'll be replacing.
Given 10%
while driving a
Honda Civic
(235/45 R17)
on mostly town
for 600 average miles
The road noise on rough asphalt(most roads) is unbearable. Already started showing slight stepping on the edges at ~600km.
Given 74%
while driving a
Volkswagen Golf MK7 R 300 BHP
(225/40 R18)
on mostly country roads
for 15,000 average miles
These tyres are very competent in all aspects. However, the very soft sidewall makes the rear feel super squishy on my Golf R. It's the only reason I will probably not replace them again. I have had two sets on this car so far.
Given 83%
while driving a
Alfa Romeo 1.9 JTD M
(235/45 R17)
on mostly country roads
for 3,000 spirited miles
Buy this tyres in 2024 for my custom build Alfa Romeo 159. The car is FWD, Automatic and have done few engine, gearbox and suspension modifications. What can I say...this is the best tyre for hot and dry summer roads that I try till now. The grip in hot, dry road is astonishing, on wet summer days is good too. Noise is acceptable, wear is high, maybe too high, but performance always come with a price.
The only one real problem for me is the grip in temperatures under 10 Celsius. This can be feel in Spring or Autumn when temperatures varies(night and day)from 5 to 25 Celsius. Even in dry road, when temperatures are under 10 Celsius tyres loses some grip.
The only one real problem for me is the grip in temperatures under 10 Celsius. This can be feel in Spring or Autumn when temperatures varies(night and day)from 5 to 25 Celsius. Even in dry road, when temperatures are under 10 Celsius tyres loses some grip.
Given 92%
while driving a
Toyota Celica VVTi 140
(225/45 R17)
on mostly motorways
for 20,600 spirited miles
3rd Summer on these tires. Truth have to be said, this tire is a bit different than what I wanted and choose this over other tires, but i'm not regretting my purchase.
The tire still provides so much grip that my car can't use it to its full potential, dry grip is limitless, or at leas feels like it, the 7th Gen Celicas known to have a little understeer, but with this tire, my springs and shocks start to jump before the grip goes away, which means that the saying is true, best mod on any car is tire, with this tire, I don't feel the need to upgrade or modify my car any further, at least in summer conditions. On wet surface, I don't know how, but feels like the road is dry and we are back at square one, straight aqua planning is excellent, even with a car thats barely over a tonne. Because of the low weight, the tire wear is minimal if there is any, and I'm attacking corners and round abouts in at every possible chance. I cant afford cars with huge powers, so tire life was never a factor, my tires go away because of age mostly.
Bad news is, that the tires are still very loud, my car has zero insulation, and even the Blizzak winter tires are quieter in summer conditions than the Eagles, but I have to ad that they are very different in size as well 205/50/16 against 225/45/17, the sidewall is super stiff for this reason. Not fair, but have to say it.
My car have very direct steering feel, and this tire gives the ultimate road feel, I literally feel the small cracks on the road, however, sometimes this results in extreme tramlining effect. and we have very bad roads over here, and if its very bad, it can literally take the steering wheel out of your hand if you are not carefull and hold it like your life depends on it, this can be exhausting on longer trips, but again, this car encourages this more than any other reason. (however Blizzaks obviously eliminates this issue, so the tire is part of it)
I will probably buy this tire again for my new GR86 project car as well, if the need arises for a new summer tire.
The tire still provides so much grip that my car can't use it to its full potential, dry grip is limitless, or at leas feels like it, the 7th Gen Celicas known to have a little understeer, but with this tire, my springs and shocks start to jump before the grip goes away, which means that the saying is true, best mod on any car is tire, with this tire, I don't feel the need to upgrade or modify my car any further, at least in summer conditions. On wet surface, I don't know how, but feels like the road is dry and we are back at square one, straight aqua planning is excellent, even with a car thats barely over a tonne. Because of the low weight, the tire wear is minimal if there is any, and I'm attacking corners and round abouts in at every possible chance. I cant afford cars with huge powers, so tire life was never a factor, my tires go away because of age mostly.
Bad news is, that the tires are still very loud, my car has zero insulation, and even the Blizzak winter tires are quieter in summer conditions than the Eagles, but I have to ad that they are very different in size as well 205/50/16 against 225/45/17, the sidewall is super stiff for this reason. Not fair, but have to say it.
My car have very direct steering feel, and this tire gives the ultimate road feel, I literally feel the small cracks on the road, however, sometimes this results in extreme tramlining effect. and we have very bad roads over here, and if its very bad, it can literally take the steering wheel out of your hand if you are not carefull and hold it like your life depends on it, this can be exhausting on longer trips, but again, this car encourages this more than any other reason. (however Blizzaks obviously eliminates this issue, so the tire is part of it)
I will probably buy this tire again for my new GR86 project car as well, if the need arises for a new summer tire.