Continental SportContact 7 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 134
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental SportContact 7 finished ahead 5 times and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 twice, with one level. The SportContact 7 stopped 2.5% shorter in the wet; the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 held 6.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Track-leaning or spirited road drivers should pick the Continental SportContact 7 for the shortest stops and fastest laps. Daily drivers prioritizing comfort, low noise, efficiency, wet security in standing water, and value should choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Where the SportContact 7 is stronger
- Best-in-class dry braking and handling across tests
- Consistently short wet braking distances
- Precise, stable steering with high peak grip
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance, especially curved
- Low noise and lower rolling resistance in most tests
- Competitive wet and dry balance with friendly, progressive handling
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.
SportContact 7 vs Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 at a glance
| Category | SportContact 7 | Gap | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| Shared tests won8 shared tests | 5 | 1 level | 2 |
| Dry16 measurements | 15 | The SportContact 7 stopped 2.6% shorter in the dry (8 tests) | 1 |
| Wet37 measurements | 18 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 held 6.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning (7 tests) | 19 |
| Comfort10 measurements | 2 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.6 dB quieter (7 tests) | 8 |
| Value10 measurements | 5 | 4 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | Level | 9.7/10 |
| Owner rating134 and 228 reviews | 84% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 2 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 3 points | 83% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +4.7% | The SportContact 7 was dearer in 5 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 123 | 64 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 8 tests, 2022 to 2025
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 | SportContact 7 | Field | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test | P8 of 9 | P6 of 9 | |
| Best Performance Tires For 2025 | P2 of 7 | P2 of 7 | |
| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test | P1 of 8 | P2 of 8 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P1 of 18 | P4 of 18 | |
| 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test | P1 of 11 | P2 of 11 | |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test | P1 of 13 | P3 of 13 | |
| 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test | P2 of 10 | P1 of 10 |
Performance profile
12 measurements from the 8 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
SportContact 7
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 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
SportContact 7
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
SportContact 7
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the SportContact 7 84% from 134 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.
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| 87.84 | 0.1% | 87.93 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51.2 | 0.4% | 51 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19.2 | 0.7% | 19.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16.08 | 0.2% | 16.1 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.4 | 6.3% | 8.8 | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 SportContact 7 scores 9.7 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 out of 10.
| SportContact 7 | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ||
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| 99 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 98 | Wet | 93 | ||
| 29 | Comfort | 83 | ||
| 39 | 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
| SportContact 7 | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ||
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| 9.5 | Dry Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 9.1 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 8.8 | ||
| 9 | Handling | 8.9 | ||
| 6.7 | Wear | 7.6 | ||
| 7.7 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
Owners rate the SportContact 7 84% from 134 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental SportContact 7
- 84%from 134 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 1,308,502 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental SportContact 7 very highly overall (average 83%), with the strongest agreement around outstanding dry and wet grip, backed up by confident handling and strong steering response. Comfort and noise are often described as better than expected for a UHP summer tire, though experiences vary by car and set-up. The main recurring drawback is wear: around a third of owners who mention tread life report rapid wear, meaning running costs can be high if you drive hard or run a heavier, high-torque car.
- Exceptional dry grip and traction
- Very strong wet grip and confidence in rain
- Sharp, secure dry handling
- Good steering feel and feedback
- Rapid tread wear and short life for many drivers
- Ride can feel harsh or uncomfortable on some set-ups
- Road noise can be intrusive on rough surfaces
Summarised by AI from 117 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 134 SportContact 7 reviewsIn comparison with non sport tires like the Continental PremiumContact 6 the grip in dry conditions is outstanding and better like other tires I have driven (e.g. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetric). The Wet-Grip is surprisingly good and did not fade with lower tread depth (yet). No disturbing noise while driving.
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: 123 sizes of the SportContact 7 and 130 of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 64 of them made in both.
| Category | SportContact 7 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 123 sizes, 18 to 24 inch | 130 sizes, 17 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 64 sizes 225/40 R18225/45 R18225/50 R18235/40 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18265/35 R18225/35 R19225/40 R19235/35 R19235/40 R19and 52 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A85%B15% | A93%B7% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C61%D16%A14%B9% | C40%A33%B26%D1% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B98%A2% | 68-73 dB A59%B41% |
| Replaced | Continental Sport Contact 6 (2015) | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (2021) |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best Tires for High Performance Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Highly Recommended: Best Tires for Hot Hatches (Compact Sports Cars) (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Commended: Best Tires for High Performance Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Highly Recommended: Best Tires for Hot Hatches (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Best Tires for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Supersports Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) Winner: Supersports Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2023) Winner: Supersports Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) Winner: Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) | 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 SportContact 7 was the dearer tire in 5 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 4.7% 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 head-to-head pits two proven max-performance summer heavyweights against each other: Continental's SportContact 7 and Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. Across eight shared tests from 2022-2025, both deliver top-tier grip and composure, but they go about it differently. The Continental consistently sets the pace for ultimate stopping power and lap speed, while the Goodyear leans into everyday usability with lower noise, better efficiency, and strong aquaplaning security.
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.
Conclusion
Overall results favor the Continental SportContact 7 with five test wins to Goodyear's two (one draw). Continental's repeated advantages in dry braking/handling and often in wet braking translate to the shortest stopping distances and quickest laps-especially evident in the 2025 Sports Cars test, where it led wet braking by roughly 9% and dry braking by 6.6%. Even when it wasn't top overall (e.g., Auto Express 2025), the SC7 still showed class-leading dry control and strong braking consistency.
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.
SportContact 7 vs Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: your questions
Is the Continental SportContact 7 or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 the better tire?
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental SportContact 7 finished ahead 5 times and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 twice, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the SportContact 7 scores 9.7 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the SportContact 7 or the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 19 of the 37 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 6.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The SportContact 7 led 15 of the 16 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.6% shorter in the dry across 8 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.6 dB quieter (7 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.7/10 for the SportContact 7 and 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the SportContact 7 84% from 134 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. 80% of SportContact 7 owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the SportContact 7 was the dearer tire in 5 of them, by 4.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The SportContact 7 is made in 123 sizes (18 to 24 inch) and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 in 130 (17 to 23 inch). 64 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the SportContact 7 is graded A for wet grip and C 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.
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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.
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First, thank you for all the info that you provide here, is very good!
About this comparison, how can a tire have a better "wear" (or as ADAC calls it: Laufleistung = mileage) but also have a worse "abrasion" (or as ADAC calls it: Abrieb = wear)?
All the best!