Falken Azenis FK520 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 55
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
In the 14 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 14 times and the Azenis FK520 not once. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 24.4% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 for the best all-round max-performance summer tire-especially if you drive spiritedly, see regular rain, or care about longevity and refinement. Choose the Falken Azenis FK520 if your priority is strong braking at a lower upfront price and you're willing to accept less precise handling feel and typically shorter tread life.
Where the Azenis FK520 is stronger
- Frequently excellent braking, with multiple head-to-head wins in dry and wet stopping distance (e.g., 33.6 m vs 34.2 m dry; 32.2 m vs 33.3 m wet in Sport Auto 2026)
- Often strong straight-line aquaplaning results in several tests (including wins such as 80.6 km/h vs 79.1 km/h in Sport Auto 2023, and small margins elsewhere)
- Typically cheaper to buy than the Goodyear (price wins in the shared data; e.g., 96 vs 103 and 510 vs 550 in 2023 tests)
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Dominant overall performance across the shared test set, consistently placing near the top (including 1st/21, 2nd/20, 1st/10, 4th/18) and winning overall head-to-head outcomes
- Stronger handling precision and dynamics, repeatedly winning dry and wet handling metrics and praised for direct steering and neutral balance
- Superior curved aquaplaning resistance in most tests (often by meaningful margins, e.g., +10-20% in several datasets)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Azenis FK520 vs Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 at a glance
| Category | Azenis FK520 | Gap | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| Shared tests won14 shared tests | 0 | 14 | |
| Dry26 measurements | 6 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 0.6% shorter in the dry (13 tests) | 18 |
| Wet55 measurements | 13 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 2% shorter in the wet (13 tests) | 40 |
| Off road8 measurements | 4 | Level between the two. | 4 |
| Comfort15 measurements | 3 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1 dB quieter (11 tests) | 11 |
| Value18 measurements | 4 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 24.4% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 13 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.1/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 0.6 | 9.7/10 |
| Owner rating55 and 228 reviews | 82% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 4 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 76% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 7 points | 83% |
| Pricein the 10 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was dearer in 10 of 10 | +14.7% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 133 | 93 sizes made in both | 130 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 14 tests, 2022 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Azenis FK520 | Field | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test | P8 of 9 | P4 of 9 | |
| 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test | P3 of 7 | P2 of 7 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test | P13 of 20 | P2 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P14 of 50 | P8 of 50 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test | P2 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| Best Performance Tires For 2025 | P5 of 7 | P2 of 7 | |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test | P8 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P8 of 18 | P4 of 18 | |
| 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test | P7 of 11 | P2 of 11 | |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test | P8 of 20 | P1 of 20 | |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test | P6 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test | P7 of 13 | P3 of 13 | |
| 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview | P8 of 50 | P2 of 50 | |
| 2022 Auto Express Summer Tire Test | P5 of 7 | P2 of 7 |
Performance profile
19 measurements from the 14 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Azenis FK520
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Azenis FK520
Not ahead in any category
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Azenis FK520
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Azenis FK520 82% from 55 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 81.93 | 1.7% | 80.8 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.8 | 2.2% | 49.9 | 1-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.38 | 1.2% | 15.22 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51.5 | 1% | 52.1 | 3-8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.2 | 8.2% | 10 | 2-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 38.5 | 0.1% | 38.6 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,300 | 2.6% | 2,357 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,334 | 3.5% | 2,254 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1.75 | 7.4% | 1.62 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 28,518 | 24.4% | 35,392 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 61.9 | 16.6% | 74.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,305 | 10.3% | 1,455 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Azenis FK520 scores 9.1 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 out of 10.
| Azenis FK520 | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ||
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| 90 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 83 | Wet | 93 | ||
| 57 | Comfort | 83 | ||
| 54 | Value | 69 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Azenis FK520 | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ||
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| 8.8 | Dry Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 8.3 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.9 | Road Feedback | 8.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 8.9 | ||
| 7.7 | Wear | 7.6 | ||
| 8.1 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
Owners rate the Azenis FK520 82% from 55 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Falken Azenis FK520
- 82%from 55 reviews
- 76%would buy again
- 403,489 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Falken Azenis FK520 highly (average 79.6%), most often praising its strong dry grip and capable wet grip for the money. Comfort and refinement also come through well, with many describing it as quiet and compliant for a UHP-style tire, and around one in five explicitly calling it great value. The main recurring drawbacks are mixed steering feel (some find it sharp, others a bit numb) and a smaller but notable group reporting vibration/balance issues; wet handling is also more divided than outright wet grip.
- Strong dry grip, comparable to premium brands
- Reassuring wet grip
- Comfortable ride despite sporty intent
- Low road noise on motorway speeds
- Occasional vibration or balancing issues at speed
- Steering feel can be a bit numb or lacking feedback
- Wet handling feels less confidence-inspiring for some
Summarised by AI from 49 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 55 Azenis FK520 reviewsFalken Azenis fk520 have been a great tire, noise level is not intrusive and they give a good return on fuel economy. These tires are very progressive and give good feed back. Having watched a back to back comparison with the Michelin PS4, the Falkens are punching way above their price range. If you want near PS4 performance at kumho prices, you won't go far wrong...will definitely try out the latest incarnation, Falken azenis R820 when the fk520's are done.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- 86%from 228 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 1,941,005 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 highly overall (84.8% average), most consistently praising its strong dry and wet grip, with many also noting reassuring handling. Around half of reviewers who mention it say it's noticeably quieter than what they replaced, and comfort is commonly described as a step up for a UHP tire. Longevity is the main talking point: tread life feedback is genuinely split, with a similar number reporting strong mileage as those seeing faster wear. A smaller but recurring complaint is a softer, less supported feel (and occasional extra noise on coarse surfaces) for drivers wanting a firmer, more precise response.
- Excellent dry grip with lots of confidence
- Very strong wet grip for a summer UHP tire
- Lower road noise than many rivals and OEM fitments
- Comfortable ride for everyday use
- Tread life is inconsistent: some see great mileage, others rapid wear
- Can be noisy on rough or coarse asphalt for a noticeable minority
- Soft sidewall feel can reduce precision and make responses feel less supported
Summarised by AI from 204 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 228 Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 reviewsFirstly I'd like to correct/add to something I said in a review about the Mich PS4 where I mentioned the Asy 6s didn't seem to be doing much better. It seems the last bit of tread in the Asy 6s last much longer!, going from 3mm @12.6k to 1.7mm (a bit close!) @21k, so they last much longer than the PS4 tires on the rear! (The PS4 tires only lasted 13.2k miles!!).
For a BMW 330d 2010.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 133 sizes of the Azenis FK520 and 130 of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 93 of them made in both.
| Category | Azenis FK520 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 133 sizes, 17 to 22 inch | 130 sizes, 17 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 93 sizes 205/45 R17205/50 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17235/45 R17235/55 R17245/40 R17245/45 R17215/50 R18and 81 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A95%B5% | A93%B7% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C68%A12%B12%D8% | C40%A33%B26%D1% |
| EU label noise | 68-72 dB B51%A49% | 68-73 dB A59%B41% |
| Replaced | Falken Azenis FK510 (2016) | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (2021) |
| Awards | - | Recommended: Best Tires for Hot Hatches (Compact Sports Cars) (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) Winner: Performance Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2023) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tire in 10 of the 10 tests that listed prices, by 14.7% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Falken's Azenis FK520 and Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 sit in the same “max-performance summer” bracket, but the shared test record shows they arrive at that goal with very different priorities. Across 14 overlapping professional comparisons, the Goodyear is repeatedly the higher-ranked, more complete package-often near the podium or winning outright-while the Falken tends to land mid-pack despite occasionally posting standout single-metric results.
The pattern is consistent: the FK520 can look brilliant in isolated stopping-distance moments (it's frequently among the very shortest in dry and wet braking), yet it gives back time and confidence in the areas that decide overall test positions-steering precision, wet/dry handling balance, noise/comfort refinement, and increasingly, efficiency and wear. The Asymmetric 6, by contrast, rarely has a glaring weakness and combines strong grip with notably high projected mileage, which is why it dominates overall outcomes even when it doesn't “win” every individual discipline.
Conclusion
On pure results, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the clear head-to-head winner: it takes the higher overall position in essentially every shared test (including 1st/21, 2nd/20, 1st/10 and multiple 2nd/11-13 finishes), and it does so by being consistently strong in the categories that matter most for real-world pace and safety-wet handling, wet braking, and aquaplaning on curves. It's also the more rounded daily tire, repeatedly scoring better for noise and rolling resistance, and it adds a major ownership advantage in wear: AutoBild-style projections show ~63,200-63,830 km for Goodyear vs ~44,800-52,080 km for Falken (roughly a 20-40% longevity edge depending on test). That combination is why it can be both “premium priced” and still come out as better long-term value.
The Falken Azenis FK520 remains a defensible choice when you're shopping on upfront price and want very strong braking performance-there are multiple tests where it edges the Goodyear in dry braking (e.g., 33.6 m vs 34.2 m) and wet braking (e.g., 32.2 m vs 33.3 m), and some contexts describe it as a “braking specialist.” However, the same tests frequently note less precise turn-in, delayed steering response, and reduced side guidance-traits that show up in repeated handling deficits and lower overall ranks (e.g., 13th/20 vs Goodyear 2nd/20; 8th/10 vs 1st/10). Practical takeaway: if you want one max-performance summer tire that feels premium, stays composed in the wet, and lasts, the Asymmetric 6 is the confident pick; the FK520 is the value-leaning option if you prioritize stopping power and purchase price over ultimate steering/handling finesse and mileage.
Azenis FK520 vs Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: your questions
Is the Falken Azenis FK520 or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 the better tire?
In the 14 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 14 times and the Azenis FK520 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Azenis FK520 scores 9.1 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Azenis FK520 or the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 40 of the 55 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2% shorter in the wet across 13 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 18 of the 26 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.6% shorter in the dry across 13 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 24.4% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) and had 1.1% lower rolling resistance (10 tests). Owners rate wear 7.7/10 for the Azenis FK520 and 7.6/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1 dB quieter (11 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.1/10 for the Azenis FK520 and 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Azenis FK520 82% from 55 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. 76% of Azenis FK520 owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which is more expensive?
In the 10 tests that listed prices, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tire in 10 of them, by 14.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Azenis FK520 is made in 133 sizes (17 to 22 inch) and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 in 130 (17 to 23 inch). 93 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Azenis FK520 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 A and C.
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