Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 7
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 8 times and the Ultrac Pro once. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 49% longer in the wear tests; the Ultrac Pro held 1.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if you want the best all-round max-performance summer tire with consistently shorter wet stopping distances and clearly better longevity/value. Choose the Vredestein Ultrac Pro if your priority is aquaplaning resistance and efficiency/quiet cruising and you're comfortable trading away mileage-and, in several tests, some wet-braking safety margin.
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Consistently stronger wet braking (wins 8/9 shared tests), often by large margins (e.g., 44.2 m vs 48.8 m; 43.3 m vs 47.3 m; 28.3 m vs 31.2 m)
- Very strong wear/longevity and total cost performance (e.g., 63,830 km vs 42,100 km; 54,020 km vs 32,930 km; best €/1,000 km where reported)
- Balanced high grip in dry with frequent wins in dry braking/handling (dry braking wins 7/9; dry handling wins 5/6 where measured)
Where the Ultrac Pro is stronger
- Aquaplaning resilience is a recurring highlight (wins straight and/or curved aquaplaning in several tests; notably strong in the 2026 Summer SUV test)
- Can be very competitive in dry handling feel/pace in specific tests (e.g., Autobild 2026 dry handling and subjective dry handling win)
- Often lower rolling resistance/efficiency in head-to-head measurements (wins RR in some tests, including Autobild 2026 and 2026 SUV test)
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 Ultrac Pro at a glance
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Gap | Ultrac Pro |
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| Shared tests won9 shared tests | 8 | 1 | |
| Dry19 measurements | 14 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 2.4% shorter in the dry (9 tests) | 5 |
| Wet34 measurements | 25 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 5% shorter in the wet (9 tests) | 8 |
| Off road4 measurements | 4 | 0 | |
| Comfort10 measurements | 6 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1 dB quieter (6 tests) | 2 |
| Value13 measurements | 11 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 49% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 2 |
| 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 7 reviews | 86% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 3 points | 83% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 83% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 12 points | 71% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +12% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was dearer in 5 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 130 | 67 sizes made in both | 98 |
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, 2025 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 | Ultrac Pro |
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| 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test | P4 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test | P2 of 20 | P9 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P8 of 50 | P13 of 50 | |
| 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test | P2 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test | P2 of 8 | P5 of 8 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test | P1 of 20 | P13 of 20 | |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P6 of 10 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P4 of 18 | P5 of 18 | |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout | P6 of 52 | P18 of 52 |
Performance profile
15 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
Ultrac Pro
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 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 12 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
Ultrac Pro
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
Ultrac Pro
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. 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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| 50.2 | 0.9% | 49.8 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.23 | 2.6% | 15.61 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.3 | 1.3% | 10.1 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 39.7 | 0.5% | 39.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,385 | 6.1% | 2,249 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,319 | 1.7% | 2,281 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 33,966 | 49% | 22,933 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.3 | 0.5% | 8.28 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
| Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 93 | Wet | 82 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 80 | ||
| 69 | Value | 27 | ||
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 | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 8.3 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 6 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. 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.
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- 83%from 7 reviews
- 71%would buy again
- 34,100 milesdriven by reviewers
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.
- dry grip
- wet grip
- handling/steering feel
- ride comfort
- reduced grip in very cold temperatures
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 7 Ultrac Pro reviewsI've had them for two summers and about 10k kms on a Ford Focus ST250. When I was buying them I was looking for good tires at a fair price and these were the newest model available at the time.
Dry: In the dry they have good traction, predictable handlings and good comfort for a UHP tire. Breakaway is communicated well and they don't surprise you out of nowhere. Lift of oversteer is easily achieved and controlled. They do wheelspin a bit in first gear if you are a bit more enthusiastic with the throttle but that's expected on a more powerful fwd car.
Wet: They have good and predictable grip in the wet, good aquaplaning resistance and stop quite well.
Others: Rim guard is somewhere in the middle, not as big as Bridgestone but better than Hankook. Sidewall design is good, comfort and noise are good for a uhp tire. Wear has also been good for me, I expect to change them due to age and not wear but then again I don't do that many miles a year.
It's a tire I like and would recommend. Price to performance is good. Would consider buying. I got their Wintrac Pro Plus to try this winter so I've been satisfied with Vredesteins as a whole.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 130 sizes of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 98 of the Ultrac Pro, 67 of them made in both.
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Ultrac Pro |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 130 sizes, 17 to 23 inch | 98 sizes, 18 to 24 inch |
| Made in both | 67 sizes 225/35 R18225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/35 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18255/40 R18255/45 R18225/35 R19and 55 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A93%B7% | A97%B3% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C40%A33%B26%D1% | C73%D18%B6%A3% |
| EU label noise | 68-73 dB A59%B41% | 69-73 dB B97%A3% |
| On the market since | - | 2024 |
| Replaced | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (2021) | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ (2020) |
| 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 6 tests that listed prices, by 12% 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.
Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Vredestein's Ultrac Pro sit in the same “max-performance summer” lane, but the shared test record shows they deliver their speed and safety in different ways. Across nine common professional tests in multiple sizes (18-19”), the Goodyear is repeatedly the higher finisher (notably 1st/21, 1st/10, 2nd/10, 2nd/20), while the Vredestein tends to land mid-pack despite occasional standout category results (e.g., 2nd/9 in the 2026 Summer SUV test).
Conclusion
Across the shared tests, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the more complete and consistently high-performing tire, especially where it matters most for real-world safety and ownership cost. It wins wet braking in 8 of 9 shared comparisons, often by meaningful margins (e.g., 44.2 m vs 48.8 m in Auto Bild Performance 2025; 43.3 m vs 47.3 m in AZ 2025; 28.3 m vs 31.2 m in the 2025 Shootout). It also tends to be quicker and more secure in wet handling and wet circle metrics, and it repeatedly posts strong dry braking/handling numbers without major weaknesses in everyday driving feel.
The biggest practical separator is running cost: the Goodyear's projected wear is dramatically better in the tests that measure it (e.g., 63,830 km vs 42,100 km in Auto Bild 2026; 54,020 km vs 32,930 km in Auto Bild 2025; 50,800 km vs 40,100 km in ADAC 2025). That translates into consistently better “value per 1,000 km” results where reported. The Vredestein's best case is when you prioritize efficiency/quietness and aquaplaning robustness: it can deliver lower rolling resistance in some tests and often performs well in straight/curved aquaplaning-yet its weaker wear and more variable wet braking results mean it's harder to recommend as the default choice.
Takeaway: if you want one tire that repeatedly blends fast lap-time capability with wet-safety and long life, the Goodyear is the smarter, safer buy; the Vredestein makes sense mainly for drivers who value refinement/efficiency and strong hydroplaning resistance and are willing to accept shorter life (and, in several tests, longer wet stops).
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Ultrac Pro: your questions
Is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Vredestein Ultrac Pro the better tire?
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 8 times and the Ultrac Pro once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 9.7 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Ultrac Pro?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 25 of the 34 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5% shorter in the wet across 9 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 14 of the 19 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.4% shorter in the dry across 9 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 49% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) and had 0.5% lower rolling resistance (5 tests). Owners rate wear 7.6/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 6/10 for the Ultrac Pro.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1 dB quieter (6 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 8.1/10 for the Ultrac Pro.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. 83% of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Ultrac Pro.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tire in 5 of them, by 12% 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 Ultrac Pro in 98 (18 to 24 inch). 67 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 Ultrac Pro A and C.
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Where this data comes from
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