Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Linglong Sport Master
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 75% · 14
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 6 times and the Sport Master twice. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 115.9% longer in the wear tests; the Sport Master stopped 2.1% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if you want the best all-round summer tire experience-predictable handling, strong wet stability and aquaplaning safety, lower running costs, and top-tier test consistency. Consider the Linglong Sport Master mainly if upfront price is the priority and you specifically value maximum wet braking performance, accepting shorter lifespan and less polished, less forgiving handling at the limit.
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Consistently top overall rankings across large tests (e.g., 1/21, 2/20) with strong balance rather than one-trick performance
- Clear advantage in handling precision and controllability, especially dry (e.g., 113.8 vs 112.0 km/h in Sport Auto 2026; subjective dry 9 vs 6)
- Much higher projected mileage and better cost per km (e.g., 63,830 km vs 35,570 km in Auto Bild 2026; 54,020 km vs 22,570 km in Auto Bild 2025)
Where the Sport Master is stronger
- Outstanding wet braking performance across multiple sources (wins wet braking in 5/8 shared tests; as low as 25.2 m in the braking shootout)
- Often competitive in pure braking even on dry in some tests (e.g., Auto Bild 2026: 33.9 m vs 34.5 m)
- Lower purchase price in reported tests (e.g., ~27% cheaper in Auto Bild 2023 and Sports Car 2023 contexts)
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 Sport Master at a glance
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Gap | Sport Master |
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| Shared tests won8 shared tests | 6 | 2 | |
| Dry15 measurements | 13 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 1.4% shorter in the dry (8 tests) | 2 |
| Wet29 measurements | 19 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 held 11.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning (5 tests) | 7 |
| Comfort8 measurements | 7 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.8 dB quieter (5 tests) | 1 |
| Value9 measurements | 9 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 115.9% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 0 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 0.8 | 8.9/10 |
| Owner rating228 and 14 reviews | 86% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 11 points | 75% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 83% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 4 points | 79% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | +49.4% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was dearer in 5 of 5 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 130 | 38 sizes made in both | 62 |
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 8 tests, 2023 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 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Field | Sport Master |
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| 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test | P2 of 7 | P6 of 7 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test | P2 of 20 | P16 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P8 of 50 | P1 of 50 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test | P1 of 20 | P11 of 20 | |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout | P6 of 52 | P5 of 52 | |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test | P1 of 20 | P16 of 20 | |
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test | P3 of 13 | P12 of 13 | |
| 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview | P2 of 50 | P7 of 50 |
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 8 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Sport Master
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 85%: 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
Sport Master
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
Sport Master
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 Sport Master 75% from 14. 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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| 46.5 | 2.9% | 45.1 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.49 | 1.4% | 13.66 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 54.9 | 2.3% | 53.7 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.4 | 11.3% | 9.4 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69.98 | 0.8 dB | 70.74 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 37,500 | 115.9% | 17,759 | 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 Sport Master 8.9 out of 10.
| Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Category | Sport Master | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 93 | Wet | 94 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 70 | ||
| 69 | Value | 3 | ||
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 | Sport Master | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 7.7 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 6.6 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 7.4 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 7.1 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Sport Master 75% from 14. 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.
Linglong Sport Master
- 75%from 14 reviews
- 79%would buy again
- 130,544 milesdriven by reviewers
Most owners find the Linglong Sport Master offers strong dry and wet grip for the money, with several calling its braking particularly impressive for a budget tire. Value for money is a clear highlight, though overall sentiment is mixed-to-positive (7/10 positive reviews). The most common criticisms are a lack of progressive behavior at the limit and vague steering feel (raised by around one in three and around one in five owners respectively), with some also reporting higher road noise. Tread life feedback is split, with as many owners criticising wear as praising durability.
- Strong dry grip
- Good wet grip for a budget tire
- Very good dry braking
- Excellent value for money
- Not progressive at the limit; can understeer when pushed
- Vague or slow steering response
- Can be noisy
Summarised by AI from 10 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 14 Sport Master reviewsI literally dont have anything to complain about. For the price, I don't think you can get more value for your money.
Good grip, never had a slip, not in dry nor wet circumstances.
I've had tires that cost 3x more money that dont feel nowhere near as premium.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 130 sizes of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 62 of the Sport Master, 38 of them made in both.
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Sport Master |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 130 sizes, 17 to 23 inch | 62 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 38 sizes 205/40 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17235/45 R17245/40 R17245/45 R17225/40 R18and 26 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A93%B7% | A90%B4%C3%D3% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C40%A33%B26%D1% | C79%D13%B6%A3% |
| EU label noise | 68-73 dB A59%B41% | 68-72 dB A91%B9% |
| On the market since | - | 2020 |
| Replaced | 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 5 of the 5 tests that listed prices, by 49.4% 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.
This is a particularly revealing head-to-head because these two summer tires win in very different ways. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is a max-performance premium tire that repeatedly lands near the top of major group tests (as high as 1st/21 and 2nd/20), while the Linglong Sport Master is the budget disruptor that can post eye-catching braking numbers-most notably in the wet-yet often struggles to convert that single strength into a consistently safe, rounded package.
Across eight shared professional tests in multiple sizes (from 205/45 R17 up to 245/45 R19), the pattern is consistent: Goodyear is the better all-rounder with stronger handling, aquaplaning resistance, efficiency and-crucially-far higher projected mileage. Linglong's story is narrower but important: it repeatedly delivers class-leading or near-leading wet braking (including 25.2 m vs 27.5 m in a 245/45 R19 braking shootout), which can be compelling if your priority is emergency stopping distance over broader dynamic performance and long-term costs.
Conclusion
On objective performance breadth, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the more complete-and typically safer-choice. It dominates dry handling (wins 5/5 where measured) and is consistently stronger in wet handling and stability, plus it repeatedly leads in aquaplaning metrics (e.g., curved aquaplaning advantage of +17.46% in Auto Bild 2026). It also tends to be quieter and notably more efficient, winning rolling resistance in every shared test where it appears, which matters for fuel/EV consumption and day-to-day refinement.
The Linglong Sport Master's headline advantage is wet braking. It beats the Goodyear in wet braking in 5 of 8 shared tests, sometimes by a meaningful margin (Auto Bild 2026: 39.3 m vs 42.9 m, an 8.39% advantage; braking shootout: 25.2 m vs 27.5 m, 8.36%). In isolation, that's a genuine safety-relevant win. The catch is that several reports describe a narrower, less predictable limit and slower steering response, and the tire's long-term economics are undermined by dramatically lower wear life.
Value is where the comparison becomes decisive for most drivers: despite a higher purchase price, Goodyear's mileage advantage is enormous-roughly 54,020-63,830 km vs 22,570-35,570 km in Auto Bild data-so cost per distance strongly favors Goodyear (e.g., 6.66 vs 13.11 price/1000 km in Auto Bild 2025). The practical takeaway: Linglong can be a tempting “wet-stopper” on a tight upfront budget, but Goodyear is the tire you choose when you want consistent dynamics, strong aquaplaning safety margins, and the lowest total cost of ownership over time.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Sport Master: your questions
Is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Linglong Sport Master the better tire?
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 6 times and the Sport Master twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 9.7 and the Sport Master 8.9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Sport Master?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 19 of the 29 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 11.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 13 of the 15 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.4% shorter in the dry across 8 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 115.9% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 7.6% lower rolling resistance (5 tests). Owners rate wear 7.6/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 7.1/10 for the Sport Master.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.8 dB quieter (5 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 8.1/10 for the Sport Master.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Sport Master 75% from 14. 83% of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 owners would buy it again, against 79% for the Sport Master.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tire in 5 of them, by 49.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is made in 130 sizes (17 to 23 inch) and the Sport Master in 62 (16 to 22 inch). 38 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Sport Master A and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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