Falken Azenis FK520 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Across the dataset, Goodyear is the clear front-runner with 10/10 overall test wins, repeatedly topping wet handling/braking, aquaplaning safety, and wear. Falken lands consistent mid-table results with standout moments-very short dry and wet stopping in select sizes, excellent straight aquaplaning in some tests, and notably lower purchase price-creating a compelling value story.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been fourteen tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | fourteen |
While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Falken Azenis FK520 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Strong dry braking; occasionally best-in-test (e.g., 33.2 m vs 34.3 m in SUV size)
- Competitive wet braking/handling in some sizes plus excellent straight aquaplaning in several tests
- Lower purchase price with solid value and good abrasion figures
- Comfortable and quiet for the category
- Dominant wet performance: shorter wet braking and faster wet handling across most tests
- Superior aquaplaning safety, especially on curves
- Outstanding wear and overall lifecycle value with good efficiency
- Refined dynamics: precise steering, balanced handling, low noise
Dry Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tire 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 0.62% less distance than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.69% faster around a lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.93% faster around a lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 13.67% more points than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during nine wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 2.13% less distance than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 5.04% less distance than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.38% faster around a wet lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during six wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.18% faster around a wet lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 2.76% more points than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 2% higher lateral wet grip than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 1.07% higher speed than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during seven curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 7.89% higher speed than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Gravel Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.16% faster around a lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Gravel Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 2.41% better traction on gravel than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Gravel Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Sand Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during two sand traction tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 had 3.42% better traction in sand than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Sand Traction: Falken Azenis FK520
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Grass Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one grass traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 7.19% better traction on grass than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Grass Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Grass Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one grass traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 7.43% faster accelerating on grass than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Grass Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 2.09% more points than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Noise
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during nine noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 1.5% quieter than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wear
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 19.42% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Value
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 7.74% better value based on price/1000km than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Price
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during four price tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 cost 11.61% less than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Price: Falken Azenis FK520
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during eight rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had a 1.32% lower rolling resistance than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 lost 10.31% less particle wear matter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Abrasion: Falken Azenis FK520
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Real World Driver Reviews
Falken Azenis FK520 Driver Reviews
Drivers report the Falken Azenis FK520 delivers excellent dry grip, very strong wet braking/traction, and predictable, progressive handling, while remaining comfortable and relatively quiet. Value for money is a standout, with several users comparing its performance favorably to premium brands, and wear generally viewed as good for a UHP tire. A minority note that steering precision/feedback isn't as sharp as top-tier UUHP options, and it's not the best choice for track days or prolonged hard driving due to some heat fade. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the performance-to-price ratio.
Based on 38 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 tire 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 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 tires 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
The Azenis FK520 is the better pick for budget-conscious buyers seeking strong grip without premium pricing. It occasionally stops shorter in the dry and even in the wet in some sizes, shows good straight-line aquaplaning resistance, and keeps noise and comfort respectable. However, it can feel less precise, understeer sooner in the wet, and trails on curved aquaplaning and efficiency, which limits its appeal for enthusiastic or wet-weather-heavy driving.
Bottom line: Goodyear is the complete package for drivers who want no compromises and long life; Falken offers solid, safe performance at a friendlier upfront cost, best suited to everyday use in predominantly dry conditions.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Goodyear wins 10/10 tests; Falken 0
- Wet performance: Goodyear frequently leads wet braking by 4-10% and wet handling by 3-6%
- Aquaplaning: Goodyear notably stronger in curved aquaplaning; Falken sometimes leads straight aquaplaning
- Longevity: Goodyear wear advantage (e.g., +25-41% mileage in multiple tests)
- Efficiency/noise: Goodyear usually lower rolling resistance and slightly quieter
- Price/value split: Falken cheaper upfront; Goodyear higher purchase price but better long-term value
Overall Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Based on the tire 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 tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire 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 tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire 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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