Continental SportContact 7 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The data shows the SportContact 7 dominating dry performance (clean sweep in dry braking and handling) and taking a narrow edge in wet braking. The Asymmetric 6 counters with superior curved aquaplaning, lower noise in nearly every test, and better wear/value in the large ADAC study. If you prize outright pace and shortest braking, Continental is the benchmark; if you prioritize refinement, economy and wet safety margins in standing water, Goodyear stands out.
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 eight tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental SportContact 7 | five | |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | two | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Continental SportContact 7 is better than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 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-in-class dry braking and handling across tests
- Consistently short wet braking distances
- Precise, stable steering with high peak grip
- Strong efficiency on abrasion/fuel in ADAC despite performance focus
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance, especially curved
- Low noise and lower rolling resistance in most tests
- Competitive wet and dry balance with friendly, progressive handling
- Stronger wear and value metrics in ADAC
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 2.7% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental SportContact 7
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 0.58% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental SportContact 7
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 1.12% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental SportContact 7
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 5% more points than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 2.75% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental SportContact 7
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 4.47% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental SportContact 7
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 0.1% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental SportContact 7
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 0.45% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental SportContact 7
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 scored 5.26% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental SportContact 7
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 had 0.7% higher lateral wet grip than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental SportContact 7
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 0.37% higher speed than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 4.85% higher speed than the Continental SportContact 7.
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 one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 3.03% more points than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 scored 3.45% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Noise: Continental SportContact 7
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Noise
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during seven noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 2.2% quieter than the Continental SportContact 7.
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 14.57% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 17.78% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Price
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three price tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 cost 3.13% less than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Price: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had a 2.13% lower rolling resistance than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 used 1.79% less fuel than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental SportContact 7
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 emitted 14.56% less particle wear matter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Abrasion: Continental SportContact 7
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Real World Driver Reviews
Continental SportContact 7 Driver Reviews
Across 87 reviews, the Continental SportContact 7 is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier UUHP summer tire, with standout dry grip, exceptional wet traction, and very strong braking that inspires high confidence on road and occasional track use. Many drivers also highlight predictable handling and good feedback, often comparing it favourably to Michelin and Pirelli alternatives. The most consistent drawback is fast tread wear (and resulting cost-per-mile), with a notable minority also reporting higher road noise/harshness or slightly less sharp steering response than their preferred benchmark tires.
Based on 96 reviews with an average rating of 83%
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%
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Conclusion
Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the more rounded daily performer: it's typically quieter, offers lower rolling resistance, frequently resists aquaplaning better (notably curved), and in ADAC posted longer projected mileage with stronger value. It runs the leaders very close on pace and can out-handle in certain wet/dry subjective measures, but usually gives up a small margin in pure braking. Choose Continental for maximum grip and shortest stops; choose Goodyear for balanced real-world use, refinement, and cost-efficiency. The practical takeaway: SC7 for drivers who push on and prioritize performance margins, A6 for those seeking a quieter, thriftier, wet-weather-confident all-rounder.
Key Differences
- Dry performance: Continental sweeps dry braking/handling; Goodyear typically trails by small margins
- Wet braking: Continental edges Goodyear in most tests; Goodyear occasionally matches or nicks it
- Aquaplaning: Goodyear often leads curved aquaplaning; straight-line is usually a wash
- Noise/refinement: Goodyear is quieter in the majority of results
- Efficiency and wear: Goodyear shows lower rolling resistance and longer projected mileage (ADAC)
- Price/value: Goodyear often cheaper and rated better for value; Continental commands a performance premium
Overall Winner: Continental SportContact 7
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental SportContact 7 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.