Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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.”
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 three tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | three |
While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 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
- 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
- Price-performance angle: virtually identical value metric to Goodyear in Auto Zeitung (14.13 vs 14.14), while delivering better efficiency
- 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)
- Stronger longevity indicators where measured (Auto Zeitung: 49,500 km vs 40,000 km and lower abrasion rate 0.078 vs 0.114 mm/1000 km)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 3.07% less distance than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.65% faster around a lap than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.81% faster around a lap than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 17.95% more points than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 7.84% less distance than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Best In Wet Braking: 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 one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.11% faster around a wet lap than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.32% faster around a wet lap than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
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 Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN scored 4.44% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
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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 1.88% higher lateral wet grip than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN floated at a 0.78% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two 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 5.49% higher speed than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 25% more points than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 4.04% quieter than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wear
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 19.19% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN was better during one value tests. On average the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN proved to have a 0.07% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Value: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN had a 12.74% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
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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 wore 27.27% less per 1000km driven than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN Driver Reviews
Drivers overwhelmingly praise the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN for its confident wet and dry grip, high-speed stability, and standout comfort and low noise for a touring tire. Many note premium-like refinement, strong safety in heavy rain and emergency braking, and promising wear/longevity, with excellent rim protection. A minority mention average-to-surface-dependent noise and reduced sportiness/road feedback versus performance tires. Overall, it's regarded as a safe, quiet, and comfortable touring choice with good value.
Based on 9 reviews with an average rating of 88%
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 176 reviews with an average rating of 85%
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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.
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Conclusion
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 behaviour 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.
Key Differences
- Wet braking is the biggest real-world separator: Goodyear stops materially shorter in every test (largest example: 33.3 m vs 38.3 m in Sport Auto).
- Goodyear delivers the sportier, more precise handling character, while Firestone is repeatedly described as less communicative/slower in response (especially in Sport Auto).
- Efficiency favours Firestone decisively: it wins rolling resistance in all three tests (often by double-digit percentages), which can reduce fuel/energy use.
- Aquaplaning is mixed but often favours Firestone in the Sport Auto and Auto Zeitung straight-line measures; Goodyear dominates aquaplaning in the Al Volante test-suggesting size/setup sensitivity.
- Noise/refinement favours Goodyear consistently (about ~3 dB quieter in two tests), and it also scores higher on comfort where assessed.
- Durability leans Goodyear in the dataset where measured (higher predicted mileage and lower abrasion), despite its higher 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.