Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
The interesting twist is that Nexen's best moments come in the most measurable, single-metric events (notably dry and wet braking in certain tests), but the Goodyear repeatedly builds its advantage in the “everything else that makes a tire easy to drive fast”: steering response, wet handling balance, aquaplaning safety margins, and especially wear life. If you're deciding between maximum performance consistency versus a cheaper buy-in with some strong headline stops, these tests give unusually clear guidance.
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 eleven tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ten | |
| Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 | one |
While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 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
- Consistently higher overall rankings across shared tests (e.g., 2/20 in 2026 Auto Bild; multiple 1st-place finishes in 2022-2025 Auto Bild/AMS datasets)
- Superior wet handling balance and subjective control; repeatedly higher wet handling speeds and better reported steering precision
- Stronger aquaplaning safety margins in most comparisons (notably curved aquaplaning advantages such as 3.97 vs 3.38 m/s² in 2026 Auto Bild)
- Exceptional projected mileage/wear life (often ~50-80% longer than Nexen in key Auto Bild tests, e.g., 63,200 vs 34,400 km)
- Very competitive straight-line braking, with notable wins in both dry and wet braking in some tests (e.g., 2026: 33.9 vs 34.5 m dry; 27.1 vs 27.5 m wet)
- Lower purchase price in every test where price is listed (often ~18-32% cheaper)
- Often low rolling resistance/efficiency-friendly results in several datasets (e.g., 2025 Auto Bild: 8.41 vs 8.97 kg/t; 2026 Auto Bild: 8.04 vs 8.33 kg/t)
- Generally good comfort/noise results with some tests showing it among the quieter options (and multiple noise-category wins/ties)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 2.35% less distance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.88% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during six dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.32% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 16.25% more points than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 4.16% less distance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
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 7.01% less distance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.16% faster around a wet lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six 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 2.96% faster around a wet lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 8.75% more points than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.37% faster around a wet circle than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 floated at a 0.65% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 7.08% higher speed than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 3.15% more points than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Noise
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 measured 0.42% quieter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Noise: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
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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 30.69% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
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 two value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 10.96% better value based on price/1000km than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Price
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during five price tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 cost 24.08% less than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Price: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had a 5.41% lower rolling resistance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lost 15.36% less particle wear matter than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
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 outstanding dry and especially wet grip, strong braking, and predictable/progressive behavior near the limit. Many also find it a comfortable, confidence-inspiring daily UHP tire with good value versus Michelin/Continental alternatives. The most consistent downsides are faster-than-expected wear for a significant subset of users and pronounced road noise/rumble on rough asphalt, with some also noting a softer sidewall feel that can reduce turn-in sharpness or increase understeer.
Based on 177 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 Driver Reviews
For the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2, most high-scoring reviews praise strong dry and wet grip, predictable handling, acceptable comfort for some, and excellent value. However, a significant portion of mid/low-scoring reviews report fast shoulder wear, durability/quality issues, and higher noise/harshness, especially over time. Overall sentiment is mixed but leans slightly positive due to several very high-rated performance-focused reviews, while longevity and refinement remain common concerns.
Based on 17 reviews with an average rating of 70%
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Conclusion
Nexen's case is narrower but real: it's frequently cheaper to buy and can be excellent in straight-line braking. In the 2026 braking-focused test it beats Goodyear in both dry (33.9 vs 34.5 m) and wet (27.1 vs 27.5 m) and ranks 3rd overall versus Goodyear's 8th-showing the compound and contact patch can deliver strong stopping power. The trade-off reported repeatedly in qualitative notes is slower turn-in/less precise steering and more understeer in the wet, which matters in emergency avoidance and fast road driving.
The clincher for many buyers is ownership economics: despite a higher purchase price, Goodyear's wear life advantage is huge in multiple tests (e.g., 63,830 vs 47,810 km in 2026 Auto Bild; 54,020 vs 34,780 km in 2025 Auto Bild; 63,200 vs 34,400 km in 2023 Auto Bild UHP). That's why it keeps winning “eco/green” style awards and cost-per-distance calculations in some reports. Practical takeaway: if you want the safer, sharper, more consistent performance tire that also tends to cost less over its lifetime, the Goodyear is the default pick; the Nexen makes sense when upfront price and strong braking are the priority and you can accept less precision at the limit.
Key Differences
- Overall competitiveness: Goodyear is a frequent podium/overall winner across the shared pool (10 test wins vs Nexen's 1), while Nexen more often finishes mid-pack or lower (e.g., 14/21, 17/21, 11/11).
- Handling and steering precision: Goodyear repeatedly leads dry and wet handling metrics and gets stronger subjective scores; Nexen is frequently described as having delayed turn-in and more understeer, especially in the wet.
- Wet safety beyond braking: even when braking is close, Goodyear typically carries higher wet grip and aquaplaning reserves (e.g., 2023 Auto Bild UHP curved aquaplaning 3.93 vs 3.19 m/s²; 2026 Auto Bild 3.97 vs 3.38 m/s²).
- Wear life/total cost of ownership: Goodyear's projected mileage is dramatically higher in multiple tests (e.g., 63,830 vs 47,810 km in 2026; 63,200 vs 34,400 km in 2023), often flipping the value equation despite higher purchase price.
- Braking headline performance: Nexen can edge Goodyear in dry and wet braking in specific size/test conditions (notably 245/45 R19 braking-focused results), but Goodyear wins braking more often across the total shared set.
- Upfront price vs premium breadth: Nexen is consistently cheaper to buy, while Goodyear more consistently delivers 'no weak links' performance and higher test ratings/awards (e.g., Goodyear's 'Green Tire' recognition in 2026 Auto Bild).
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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