Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Goodyear consistently delivers class-leading wet security and sharp dry capability, while the Vredestein leans into comfort, refinement and standout aquaplaning resistance. Expect the data to show the Asymmetric 6 stretching a clear lead in braking, handling and ownership costs, with the Ultrac Pro countering with quieter, smoother road manners and strong hydroplaning reserves.
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 nine tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | eight | |
| Vredestein Ultrac Pro | one |
While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro 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
- Class-leading wet braking and handling (e.g., up to ~9% shorter wet stops vs. Ultrac Pro)
- Consistently quicker dry laps and shorter dry stops
- Exceptional tread life and lower total cost (e.g., ~50-64% longer mileage, best value scores)
- Low noise and efficient rolling resistance for a max-performance tire
- Very good straight and curved aquaplaning resistance
- Comfortable, quiet and refined road manners
- Predictable, friendly handling with precise basic steering
- Attractive purchase pricing among premium-adjacent options
Dry Braking
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 2.34% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.58% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.08% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Circle
Best In Dry Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Road Score
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one subj. road score tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro scored 5.41% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Road Score: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from nine 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 4.77% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
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 4.53% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 4.46% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.83% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two 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 8.2% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 6.74% higher lateral wet grip than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro floated at a 0.15% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five 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 1.59% higher speed than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
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 0.47% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 5.72% better traction on gravel than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Gravel Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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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 1.65% better traction in sand than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
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 11.03% better traction on grass than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Grass Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro scored 2.2% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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Noise
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 1.33% quieter than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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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 32.48% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
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 four value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 24.23% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro had a 0.24% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 used 1.75% less fuel than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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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 10.02% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
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%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Vredestein Ultrac Pro for strong dry and wet grip, confident handling, and notably good ride comfort, with several noting premium feel and value. High-scoring reviews highlight short braking distances, stability, and decent wear for aggressive or heavy vehicles. A minority report concerns include poor performance in very cold (sub-5°C) conditions and one case of premature wear/delamination. Overall, the Ultrac Pro delivers balanced performance with comfort-focused tuning and attractive design.
Based on 6 reviews with an average rating of 81%
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
Conclusion
The Ultrac Pro is a pleasant, competent daily tire with refined ride/road feel and excellent straight and curved aquaplaning results, but it trails in outright grip and stopping distances and shows notably shorter tread life, which undermines cost efficiency. Choose Goodyear if you prioritize safety margins in the wet, dynamic precision and long-term value; choose Vredestein if comfort and hydroplaning confidence in heavy standing water matter most and ultimate pace is secondary. The practical takeaway: the Asymmetric 6 is the performance-and-economy benchmark in this pair.
Key Differences
- Goodyear wins all six overall comparisons; Vredestein has zero overall wins
- Wet braking advantage to Goodyear in every test (often 5-9% shorter)
- Goodyear faster in dry handling/braking; Vredestein focuses on comfort
- Vredestein stronger in aquaplaning (straight/curved) in multiple tests
- Mileage and value: Goodyear lasts ~27-64% longer with lower €/1000 km
- Subjective road comfort tilts to Vredestein; steering precision and wet confidence to Goodyear
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.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.