Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 74% · 96
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 7 times and the P Zero PZ4 not once, with 2 level. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 79.5% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 for the best all-round performance, wet safety, quietness, efficiency, and long-term value. Choose Pirelli P Zero PZ4 if you prioritize sharp steering feel and sporty dry/wet balance and are comfortable with higher wear and operating costs.
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Consistently strong wet braking and top-tier aquaplaning safety
- Lowest noise and notably better rolling resistance
- Outstanding wear and best-in-test value in multiple studies
Where the P Zero PZ4 is stronger
- Sharp steering with neutral, sporty balance in dry and high-grip conditions
- Short dry braking distances and engaging handling feel
- Competitive wet handling pace in several tests
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.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs P Zero PZ4 at a glance
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Gap | P Zero PZ4 |
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| Shared tests won9 shared tests | 7 | 2 level | 0 |
| Dry16 measurements | 11 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 0.5% shorter in the dry (9 tests) | 4 |
| Wet33 measurements | 18 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 3.4% shorter in the wet (9 tests) | 14 |
| Comfort10 measurements | 8 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.3 dB quieter (7 tests) | 1 |
| Value11 measurements | 10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 79.5% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 1 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 0.7 | 9.0/10 |
| Owner rating228 and 96 reviews | 86% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 12 points | 74% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 83% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 28 points | 55% |
| Pricein the 7 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The P Zero PZ4 was dearer in 7 of 7 | +11.2% |
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 9 tests, 2023 to 2025
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 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Field | P Zero PZ4 |
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| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test | P2 of 8 | P3 of 8 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test | P1 of 20 | P14 of 20 | |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout | P6 of 52 | P20 of 52 | |
| 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test | P2 of 11 | P5 of 11 | |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test | P1 of 20 | P11 of 20 | |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test | P3 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test | P3 of 13 | P3 of 13 | |
| 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview | P2 of 50 | P3 of 50 |
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 9 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
P Zero PZ4
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. 2 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
P Zero PZ4
Not ahead in any category
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
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
P Zero PZ4
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the P Zero PZ4 74% from 96. 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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| 69.05 | 0.9% | 68.45 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19.1 | 0.6% | 19.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.65 | 0.1% | 12.64 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.7 | 2.8% | 10.4 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.04 | 1.3 dB | 71.37 | 7-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 34,635 | 79.5% | 19,349 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 9.7 and the P Zero PZ4 9 out of 10.
| Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Category | P Zero PZ4 | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 93 | ||
| 93 | Wet | 91 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 49 | ||
| 69 | Value | 7 | ||
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
| Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Category | P Zero PZ4 | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 7.5 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 8.2 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 5.9 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 6.8 | ||
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the P Zero PZ4 74% from 96. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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.
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
- 74%from 96 reviews
- 55%would buy again
- 952,792 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners tend to rate the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 as a strong dry-road performance tire, with clear majorities praising dry grip and crisp steering response. Comfort and road noise are also more often seen as positives than negatives, making it a surprisingly civilised option for a UUHP fitment. The main sticking point is durability: around two in five owners mention tread life and most of them report fast wear, while a smaller but notable group (around one in eight) highlight aquaplaning concerns, especially as the tread gets lower or in standing water.
- Strong dry grip
- Sharp steering response and good feedback
- Confident, sporty dry handling
- Low road noise for the category
- Fast wear / short tread life
- Aquaplaning in standing water, especially at speed
- Poor cold-weather grip and needs heat to work properly
Summarised by AI from 85 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 96 P Zero PZ4 reviewsGood grip all arround, especially in the dry where they really shine. Used them as front tires on high power rwd car. They maintain good grip under heavy braking, and are very progressive at the limit. The only downside i found is that the got oval shaped and the car started vibrating at high speeds, wich cannot be resolved by balancing since they were not perfectly round.aybe the car being rarely used, it sits in the garage over winter, and only moved around a bit every few weeks, but maybe that was not enough, even though the rear ones, a different brand did not suffer the same problems.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | P Zero PZ4 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Replaced | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (2021) | Pirelli P Zero |
| Replaced by | - | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 |
| 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) | Recommended: Best Tires for High Performance Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Highly Recommended: Best Tires for High Performance Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Performance Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) Winner: Performance Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) |
| Price in the shared tests | The P Zero PZ4 was the dearer tire in 7 of the 7 tests that listed prices, by 11.2% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
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.
This head-to-head pits two max-performance summer heavyweights against each other: Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Pirelli's P Zero PZ4. Across nine shared professional tests and dozens of sub-metrics, both deliver serious pace and precision, but they diverge in consistency, efficiency, and long-term value.
The data shows the Goodyear repeatedly converting strong wet security, low noise, and class-leading efficiency into test wins and top-three finishes. The Pirelli counters with sharp steering and often excellent dry and high-grip wet balance, but its braking variability in the wet, higher rolling resistance, and much shorter mileage weigh on its overall standing and cost of ownership.
Conclusion
Across the test body, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the more rounded and repeatedly successful tire: 7 overall wins, dominant noise and rolling-resistance results, frequent wet braking superiority, stronger aquaplaning safety margins, and vastly better wear and value. It's quick, confidence-inspiring, quiet, and efficient-making it the safer bet for daily driving and mixed-weather performance.
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 remains an engaging, precise option with strong dry dynamics and competitive wet handling. However, sporadic wet braking weaknesses, higher running costs, and shorter lifespan limit its appeal unless steering feel and a sportier edge are top priorities. If you want the fastest blend of performance, safety, and economy, pick the Goodyear; if you prize crisp turn-in and neutral balance for spirited drives and accept higher costs, the Pirelli still satisfies.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs P Zero PZ4: your questions
Is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 the better tire?
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 7 times and the P Zero PZ4 not once, with 2 level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 9.7 and the P Zero PZ4 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the P Zero PZ4?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 18 of the 33 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.4% shorter in the wet across 9 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 11 of the 16 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.5% shorter in the dry across 9 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 79.5% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 9% lower rolling resistance (7 tests). Owners rate wear 7.6/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 5.9/10 for the P Zero PZ4.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.3 dB quieter (7 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 6.8/10 for the P Zero PZ4.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the P Zero PZ4 74% from 96. 83% of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 owners would buy it again, against 55% for the P Zero PZ4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 7 tests that listed prices, the P Zero PZ4 was the dearer tire in 7 of them, by 11.2% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
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