Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Across the shared data, the Goodyear consistently behaves like a sportier option-stronger grip, sharper wet and dry capability, and class-leading aquaplaning resistance-while the Hankook leans toward efficiency and everyday ease. The twist: in one mixed-condition test with cool, wet surfaces, the Goodyear underperformed relative to expectations, allowing the Hankook to place higher overall despite narrower margins in most measured categories.
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 two tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | one | |
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | one |
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 have an equal number of test wins. However, 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 aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Shorter dry braking and strong wet stopping in warm conditions
- Quick wet handling laps and confident stability
- Lower external noise vs Hankook
- Lower rolling resistance (better fuel efficiency)
- Competitive wet braking and handling in cooler conditions
- Easy, predictable steering feel for everyday driving
- Good aquaplaning resistance for a touring tire
Dry Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 2.44% less distance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tires performed equally well
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 stopped the vehicle in 1.39% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.36% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scored 22.22% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 0.69% higher speed than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 7.08% higher speed than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performed equally well in subj. noise tests.
Best In Subj. Noise: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 2.88% quieter than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 had a 6.21% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
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%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 highly for its quiet, comfortable ride, strong dry grip, confident wet performance (especially when new), and excellent value versus premium rivals. Handling stability and braking inspire confidence across varied conditions, with many noting a step up in refinement and noise compared to previous tires. A recurring downside is faster-than-expected wear, with multiple reports of wet grip and overall performance declining as tread depth drops, alongside noise increasing as the tire ages. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with durability-related concerns being the main caveat.
Based on 75 reviews with an average rating of 82%
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Conclusion
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 counters with lower rolling resistance in both tests, competitive wet braking in cooler conditions (34.0 m vs Goodyear's 35.2 m), and easy, predictable steering, though it's noisier and shows less grip headroom with some rear slip in evasive maneuvers. If you prioritize efficiency and calm, everyday driving, the Hankook is the value-leaning choice. If you want the best outright traction, stability in heavy rain, and a quieter ride-and typically drive in temperate or warm conditions-the Goodyear is the clear pick.
Key Differences
- Performance focus: Goodyear is max-performance; Hankook is premium-touring
- Dry braking: Goodyear shorter (36.9 m vs 38.7 m in Al Volante)
- Wet capability profile: Goodyear excels in warm/wet; Hankook fared better in cool/wet in the second test
- Aquaplaning: Goodyear clearly superior (straight and curved)
- Noise: Goodyear quieter; Hankook was the noisiest among premium rivals in one test
- Efficiency: Hankook has consistently lower rolling resistance
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.