Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Hankook Ventus Evo
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 229
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 24
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Ventus Evo finished ahead 5 times and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 once. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 21.9% longer in the wear tests; the Ventus Evo stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Hankook Ventus Evo if you want the most convincing wet-safety performance and the highest chance of “best in test” grip and handling, especially for spirited driving in mixed summer rain. Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if you want a quieter, longer-lasting premium performance tire with strong efficiency and excellent total cost of ownership, while still staying close to the top dynamically.
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Class-leading wear/longevity in shared tests (e.g., 63,830 km vs 56,310; 54,020 km vs 41,440), supporting lower cost per km over time
- Lower noise levels in multiple comparisons (e.g., 67 dB vs 70.6 dB; generally among the quietest)
- Often strong efficiency/rolling resistance in real-world relevant tests (e.g., 7.24 vs 8.15 kg/t in the 2026 SUV test)
Where the Ventus Evo is stronger
- Best-in-class wet braking across all shared tests (6/6), with margins up to ~3.2 m shorter in key results (50.2 m vs 53.4 m)
- Very strong wet handling and wet cornering consistency; frequently fastest wet lap/circle in shared testing
- Top-tier dry performance in major tests (e.g., shortest dry braking 32.8 m vs 34.5 m and best dry handling in 2026 Autobild)
Conclusion
Across the shared data, Hankook's Ventus Evo is the more consistently dominant performer for pure grip-particularly in the wet, where it wins wet braking in every shared test. The advantage can be meaningful: in the 2026 Summer SUV test it stops about 3.2 m shorter in the wet (50.2 m vs 53.4 m), and in the 2025 Auto Express test it's 1.7 m better (32.4 m vs 34.1 m). It also tends to edge wet handling and wet circle results, and it backed that up with overall victories in the biggest multi-tire comparisons (e.g., 1st/20 in the 2026 Autobild Summer test and 2nd/50 in the braking-only super test). In short: if you want the highest wet-performance ceiling and “fastest tire in the test” outcomes, the Hankook is the safer bet.
Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, however, makes a strong case as the smarter long-term daily performance tire. It repeatedly delivers lower exterior noise (e.g., 67 dB vs 70.6 dB in the 2026 SUV test, and it leads noise in multiple tests), and it's the clear wear/mileage leader where measured or projected (63,830 km vs 56,310 km in 2026 Autobild; 54,020 km vs 41,440 km in 2025 Auto Bild Performance). That translates into real cost-per-km strength-even when the purchase price is higher-and it's why it wins “Green Tire/Eco-Master” style accolades. The practical takeaway: Hankook is the pick for maximum wet-and-dry pace and test-winning grip; Goodyear is the pick for a quieter, longer-lasting performance tire that remains very competitive dynamically.
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 Ventus Evo at a glance
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Gap | Ventus Evo |
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| Shared tests won6 shared tests | 1 | 5 | |
| Dry11 measurements | 2 | The Ventus Evo stopped 1.4% shorter in the dry (6 tests) | 7 |
| Wet23 measurements | 4 | The Ventus Evo stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet (6 tests) | 19 |
| Off road4 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Comfort6 measurements | 3 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.1 dB quieter (3 tests) | 2 |
| Value7 measurements | 5 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 21.9% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 2 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 0.3 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating229 and 24 reviews | 86% | Too close to call | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 83% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 5 points | 78% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +14.3% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was dearer in 2 of 3 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 131 | 52 sizes made in both | 106 |
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 6 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 | Ventus Evo |
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| 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test | P4 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test | P2 of 20 | P1 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P8 of 50 | P2 of 50 | |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test | P6 of 9 | P3 of 9 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test | P1 of 20 | P4 of 20 | |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout | P6 of 52 | P3 of 52 |
Performance profile
11 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Ventus Evo
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 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 10 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
Ventus Evo
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
Ventus Evo
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 229 reviews and the Ventus Evo 86% from 24. 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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| 82.9 | 0.2% | 83.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 67.4 | 0.5% | 67.7 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 126 | 3.5% | 121 | 0-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 91.1 | 1% | 90.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 50.3 | 1.3% | 51 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19.53 | 0.7% | 19.43 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 53.6 | 0.4% | 53.8 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.4 | 0.5% | 8.2 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 39.7 | 0.9% | 39.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,385 | 7.8% | 2,572 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,319 | 21.4% | 1,911 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 644 | 30.2% | 838 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69.7 | 2.1 dB | 71.83 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36,614 | 21.9% | 30,370 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.04 | 0.9% | 8.11 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,455 | 1% | 1,470 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Ventus Evo 9.4 out of 10.
| Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Category | Ventus Evo | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 89 | ||
| 93 | Wet | 99 | ||
| 82 | Comfort | 51 | ||
| 69 | Value | 46 | ||
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 | Ventus Evo | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 9.2 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 8.3 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 7.8 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 229 reviews and the Ventus Evo 86% from 24. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- 86%from 229 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 1,954,005 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 229 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.
Hankook Ventus Evo
- 86%from 24 reviews
- 78%would buy again
- 106,316 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus Evo very highly overall, with most praising strong dry and wet grip that inspires confidence. A clear majority also highlight low road noise and a comfortable, compliant ride for an everyday performance tire. The main drawback is steering feel: around one in three owners say it lacks initial feedback or sharpness versus premium rivals, even if outright grip remains strong.
- Very strong dry grip
- Very strong wet grip
- Generally quiet at speed
- Comfortable, compliant ride
- Steering feel lacks feedback/initial bite for some drivers
- Can be a bit noisy on certain surfaces or at particular speeds
- Ride can feel slightly firm on low-profile fitments
Summarised by AI from 21 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 24 Ventus Evo reviewsI bought set of these in SUV version to replace OEM worn-out Bridgestone Dueller tires. The Hankooks were one of few options available in size for Lexus RX and the price was very good. Obviously, they are sport-biased, not intended for a comfortable relaxed SUV. Their grip both in dry and wet is perfect, steering precise. But, they are not the choice for maximum comfort and silence. Winter set (Conti 870P) in the same size are significantly quieter and more comfortable. However, these tires are a smart choice- good price, peak safety and also good wear- after 20000km stil about 4-5mm. I would buy them again, but not for RX.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 131 sizes of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 106 of the Ventus Evo, 52 of them made in both.
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Ventus Evo |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 131 sizes, 17 to 23 inch | 106 sizes, 17 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 52 sizes 205/45 R17205/55 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17225/60 R17245/45 R17225/40 R18225/45 R18225/55 R18235/40 R18and 40 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A93%B7% | A97%B3% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C40%A33%B26%D1% | C83%A10%B7%D1% |
| EU label noise | 68-73 dB A59%B41% | 68-73 dB B76%A24% |
| On the market since | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaced | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (2021) | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 (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) | Winner: Performance Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2026/27) Winner: Performance Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 14.3% 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.
Previous generation: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 (9 shared tests)
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 modern max-performance summer tires that repeatedly show up at the sharp end of group tests: Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (a well-established premium benchmark) versus Hankook's Ventus Evo (a newer design that has been racking up wins). Across six shared comparisons in multiple sizes-from 225/40 R18 hot-hatch fitments to 245/45 and 255/45 R19 performance/SUV applications-the pattern is clear: both are fast, but they win in different ways.
If your priority is outright lap-time style grip and especially wet stopping and wet cornering security, the Hankook repeatedly sets the pace (5 wins to Goodyear's 1 across the shared tests). If your priority is ownership-friendly performance-lower noise, longer wear, and often better efficiency-the Goodyear keeps answering back with strong “total package” credentials, including standout mileage projections and awards focused on cost and sustainability.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Ventus Evo: your questions
Is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Hankook Ventus Evo the better tire?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Hankook Ventus Evo finished ahead 5 times and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 9.7 and the Ventus Evo 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Ventus Evo?
The Ventus Evo led 19 of the 23 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet across 6 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Ventus Evo led 7 of the 11 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.4% shorter in the dry across 6 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 21.9% longer in the wear tests (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.6/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 7.8/10 for the Ventus Evo.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.1 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 7.9/10 for the Ventus Evo.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 229 reviews and the Ventus Evo 86% from 24. 83% of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 owners would buy it again, against 78% for the Ventus Evo.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 14.3% 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 131 sizes (17 to 23 inch) and the Ventus Evo in 106 (17 to 22 inch). 52 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 Ventus Evo A and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Ventus Evo is the newer design: it reached the market in 2024, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 in 2021. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 replaced the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. The Ventus Evo replaced the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
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