Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- TR Score
- 8.6/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 11
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 3 times and the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN not once. The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN had 12.6% lower rolling resistance; the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 7.4% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if you want the best overall summer performance-especially shorter wet braking, sharper steering, lower noise and strong durability. Choose the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN if your priority is efficiency/low rolling resistance (and often strong aquaplaning resistance) and you're comfortable driving with extra wet-braking margin and a more touring-oriented feel.
Where the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is stronger
- Best rolling resistance (efficiency) in all three shared tests (e.g., 6.8 vs 8.7 kg/t; 7.2 vs 8.1 kg/t; 8.0 vs 8.4 kg/t)
- Strong aquaplaning resilience in multiple tests (wins straight aquaplaning in Sport Auto and Auto Zeitung; best curved aquaplaning in Sport Auto)
- Competitive wet handling in the Auto Zeitung test (70.9 s vs 72.2 s) with neutral balance noted by testers
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Shorter, more consistent braking-wins all dry braking and all wet braking comparisons (including a large wet-braking gap in Sport Auto: 33.3 m vs 38.3 m)
- Sharper steering, higher grip and faster dry performance (e.g., Sport Auto dry handling 113.8 vs 110.6 km/h; described as the sportiest/most precise)
- Lower noise and higher comfort in the shared data (e.g., 68.0-68.1 dB vs 71.0-71.8 dB; comfort advantage in both tests that measured it)
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.
Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 at a glance
| Category | Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Gap | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 0 | 3 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 0 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 3.1% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 7 |
| Wet15 measurements | 5 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 7.4% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 9 |
| Comfort5 measurements | 0 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.9 dB quieter (3 tests) | 5 |
| Value5 measurements | 3 | The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN had 12.6% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 2 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.6/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 1.1 | 9.7/10 |
| Owner rating11 and 228 reviews | 88% | The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN by 2 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 100% | The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN by 17 points | 83% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was dearer in 2 of 2 | +21% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 110 | 66 sizes made in both | 130 |
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 3 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 | Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Field | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test | P7 of 7 | P2 of 7 | |
| 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tire Test | P4 of 10 | P2 of 10 | |
| 2025 Al Volante Summer Tire Test | P5 of 7 | P2 of 7 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
Not ahead in any category
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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
Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 88% from 11 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. 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.
| Measurement | Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Gap | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 118 | 3.1% | 114 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 61.8 | 0.6% | 61.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 68.7 | 2.9% | 70.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 24.3% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 141 | 7.4% | 130 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 91.06 | 0.2% | 90.96 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 34 | 2.4% | 34.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 11% | scored | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 18.6 | 1.9% | 19 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 14.1 | = | 14.1 | 0-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 51.2 | 0.8% | 50.8 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 145.7 | 2.6% | 154.2 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 31.4% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 71.87 | 2.9 dB | 68.97 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 24,855 | 23.8% | 30,758 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.33 | 12.6% | 8.4 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 0.11 | 31.6% | 0.08 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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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 Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN scores 8.6 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 out of 10.
| Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ||
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| 74 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 83 | Wet | 93 | ||
| 15 | Comfort | 83 | ||
| 60 | Value | 69 | ||
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
| Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ||
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| 8.9 | Dry Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 8.3 | Road Feedback | 8.8 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 8.9 | ||
| 9.2 | Wear | 7.6 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
Owners rate the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 88% from 11 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
- 88%from 11 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 82,200 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers rate the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN very highly overall, describing it as a premium-feeling touring tire at a mid-range price with strong safety and predictability. The most consistent praise is for confident wet-weather grip (including heavy rain/highway use), stable dry handling, and a comfortable ride, with many also highlighting excellent rim protection. Noise is the main recurring drawback, often described as surface-dependent and sometimes more noticeable around 50-60 km/h, though several users still find it quiet.
- Strong wet grip and confidence in heavy rain
- Comfortable ride and good touring manners
- Stable, predictable handling and braking in dry and wet
- Excellent rim protection
- Road noise can be surface-dependent and noticeable at some speeds
Summarised by AI from 10 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 11 Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN reviewsVery satisfied.
Very nice grip (dry and wet)
Has significantly lowered consumption compared to previous tires(latitude cross), and dramatically more quiet
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.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 110 sizes of the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN and 130 of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 66 of them made in both.
| Category | Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 110 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 130 sizes, 17 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 66 sizes 205/40 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17225/60 R17235/45 R17235/55 R17and 54 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A93%B7% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B73%C25%A2% | C40%A33%B26%D1% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B100% | 68-73 dB A59%B41% |
| On the market since | 2022 | - |
| Replaced | Firestone RoadHawk (2017) | 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 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 21% 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 classic “touring efficiency” versus “max-performance precision” matchup. The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is positioned as a premium-touring summer tire aimed at everyday comfort, safety and efficiency, while the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is a max-performance summer tire designed to prioritize grip, steering response and braking-especially when driven hard.
Across three independent summer tests in different sizes (205/45 R17, 225/55 R18 and 235/45 R18), the pattern is consistent: the Goodyear repeatedly lands near the top of the field (2nd in all three tests), while the Firestone ranges from mid-pack to last depending on test emphasis. The interesting twist is that the Firestone does carve out clear niches-most notably rolling resistance (efficiency) and, in some tests, aquaplaning resilience-so this isn't simply “good vs bad,” but rather “performance and refinement vs efficiency and water clearance.”
Conclusion
On core safety-and-performance metrics, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the more complete and confidently recommended tire. It wins all three comparisons in dry braking (e.g., 34.2 m vs 35.4 m in Sport Auto; 33.2 m vs 34.4 m in Auto Zeitung) and all three in wet braking-often by meaningful margins (most notably Sport Auto: 33.3 m vs 38.3 m, about a 5-meter gap). It's also consistently quieter (about 3 dB advantage in two tests) and is repeatedly described as the most precise and responsive tire, with strong dry pace and high grip levels.
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN's case rests on efficiency and specific wet-weather traits. It is the clear rolling-resistance winner in every shared test (e.g., 7.2 vs 8.1 kg/t; 6.8 vs 8.7 kg/t), which can translate into lower fuel/energy consumption-particularly relevant for high-mileage drivers and EV owners. It also shows strong aquaplaning performance in two of the three tests (best lateral aquaplaning in Sport Auto, better straight aquaplaning in Sport Auto and Auto Zeitung), and in Auto Zeitung it even edges the Goodyear on wet handling/subjective wet feel. The trade-off is that its braking-especially wet braking-lags behind the Goodyear, and Sport Auto's remarks highlight weaker grip reserves and less stable behavior under load transfers.
Practical takeaway: if you value stopping power, steering precision, low noise and all-round high limits, the Goodyear is the safer “buy once, regret never” choice. If your priority is efficiency (and you accept longer wet braking distances), the Firestone can make sense as a cost/consumption-focused touring option-ideally for calmer driving and with extra attention to wet braking margins.
Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: your questions
Is the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 3 times and the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN scores 8.6 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN or the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 9 of the 15 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7.4% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 7 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.1% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN had 12.6% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 9.2/10 for the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN and 7.6/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.9 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN and 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 88% from 11 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. 100% of Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 21% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is made in 110 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 in 130 (17 to 23 inch). 66 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 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.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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