Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
What this head-to-head really shows is a classic premium-vs-value split. The Goodyear tends to score through breadth: strong safety margins in most conditions, notably low noise in objective measurements, and standout projected longevity (63,830 km in Autobild). The Kumho counters with flashes of outright performance-especially in braking-only testing and some handling metrics-plus a consistently lower purchase-price positioning, but with a less consistent wet “safety net” depending on the test and size.
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 four tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | two | |
| Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 | two |
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 have an equal number of test wins. However, 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
- Long-term running value: class-leading wear in Autobild (63,830 km vs 48,230 km, +32%) and a better value score (12.22 vs 12.44 price/1000)
- Refinement in objective testing: consistently lower pass-by noise (67 dB vs 72.9 dB in the SUV test; 70.8 dB vs 74.1 dB in Autobild)
- Strong wet control on track-style metrics in multiple tests (e.g., SUV wet handling 87.8 vs 86.5 km/h; wet circle 20.4 s vs 20.8 s)
- Aquaplaning capability often class-competitive (Autobild straight aqua 94.7 vs 91.0 km/h; curved aquaplaning +15.74% over Kumho)
- Braking strength when measured in isolation: wins both wet and dry braking in the 50-tire braking test (27.1 m wet; 34.4 m dry)
- Lively dry handling potential: edges dry handling in the SUV test (104.6 vs 103.9 km/h) and is competitive in other mixed tests
- Value-led proposition: described as the cheapest tire in the 2026 Summer SUV test and among the lowest-priced finalists in Autobild
- Good off-road/gravel traction emphasis in the SUV-oriented programme (gravel traction 10,810 N vs 10,610 N; strong top-three gravel metrics noted)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.77% less distance than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was 0.12% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was 0.1% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tires performed equally well
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.18% less distance than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was 0.22% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.53% faster around a wet lap than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 scored 8.05% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.94% faster around a wet circle than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 1.21% higher speed than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 8.02% higher speed than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Gravel Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one 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 Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Gravel Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 had 1.85% better traction on gravel than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Gravel Traction: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Sand Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one sand traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 2.89% better traction in sand than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Sand 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 had 9.78% better traction on grass than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Grass Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 8.75% more points than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 scored 16% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Noise: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Noise
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 6.26% quieter than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wear
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 24.44% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 1.77% better value based on price/1000km than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 had a 0.26% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lost 9.35% less particle wear matter than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
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%
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 Driver Reviews
Drivers generally report the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 as a highly grippy, confidence-inspiring tire with strong wet and dry performance, good braking and stable, predictable handling at speed. Many also highlight excellent value versus premium rivals, often describing performance close to top-tier tires for much less money. The main recurring complaint is highway-speed vibration (often linked to balancing or possible out-of-round tires), with a smaller set noting it can be a bit noisier or firmer than some competitors.
Based on 24 reviews with an average rating of 84%
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
They are not loud, but wouldn't they are necessarily quiet. You can hear them a bit depending on the road surface and speed.
Didn’t drive them too much in the rain, but seem to hold pretty well in wet conditions.
Mounted them in march this year and after 10-15k km I don’t see any major wear, but I would have to abstain on this one until I get them properly... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 is the punchy value alternative: it can match or beat the Goodyear on specific “headline” metrics like braking (it beats Goodyear in both wet and dry braking in the 50-tire braking test: 27.1 m vs 27.5 m wet, and 34.4 m vs 34.5 m dry) and it can look very lively in dry handling (e.g., it edges dry handling in the SUV test: 104.6 vs 103.9 km/h). But its results are more variable in wet behaviour depending on the test environment-praised as strong in wet by Autobild, yet flagged as weaker in wet by the 2026 SUV test write-up and showing weaker aquaplaning/cornering in the 2025 Auto Express report.
Practical takeaway: if you want the best “set and forget” premium summer tire with excellent refinement and mileage, Goodyear is the smarter ownership choice. If your priority is strong performance-per-pound and you're happy to accept a bit more variability in wet security/comfort metrics across tests and sizes, the Kumho is a credible, often impressive budget-friendly challenger.
Key Differences
- Overall consistency and ranking: Goodyear places higher in the major mixed-group test (2/20 vs 6/20 in Autobild) and also beats Kumho in the SUV test overall (4/9 vs 6/9), suggesting a broader performance envelope
- Mileage and ownership costs: Goodyear's projected wear lead is decisive (63,830 km vs 48,230 km, +32%), which can outweigh a higher purchase price over a full lifecycle
- Wet performance character varies by tire: Goodyear tends to deliver steadier wet handling/circle results (e.g., SUV wet handling 87.8 vs 86.5 km/h), while Kumho swings between “very good” (Autobild subjective wet handling 8.7 vs 8.0) and “lower-half” wet outcomes (SUV test commentary; Auto Express notes weak wet braking/aquaplaning)
- Aquaplaning trade-offs are size/test dependent: Goodyear dominates aquaplaning in Autobild (+4.07% straight, +15.74% curved), yet the SUV test uniquely shows Goodyear's straight-line aquaplaning as a weak point (84.8 vs 87.1 km/h)
- Comfort and noise split: objective noise favours Goodyear in the larger-size tests (notably 67 dB vs 72.9 dB in the SUV test), but Auto Express subjective noise/comfort impressions can favour Kumho-highlighting that refinement depends on test method and vehicle/size
- Efficiency focus differs: rolling resistance wins are mixed, with Kumho ahead in some tests (Auto Express 7.36 vs 7.63; Autobild 8.15 vs 8.33), while Goodyear is better in the SUV test (7.24 vs 7.62) and combines this with markedly better abrasion/wear outcomes (Autobild abrasion 1455 g vs 1605 g)
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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