Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 94
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 7 times and the SportMaxx RT 2 not once. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 38.2% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 for the best all-round max-performance summer tire: consistently shorter wet/dry braking, top-tier handling, much longer life and better value-per-km. Choose the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 if it's materially cheaper in your size and your priority is strong aquaplaning resistance, while accepting weaker braking results and higher long-term running costs.
Where the SportMaxx RT 2 is stronger
- Strong aquaplaning reserves (notably straight and curved aquaplaning wins in multiple 225/40 R18 tests, e.g., 3.50 m/s² vs 3.10 m/s² in ADAC 2025)
- Competitive dry braking for the class (generally close to the Goodyear, though not better)
- Generally good comfort ratings in some tests (e.g., slight edge on subjective comfort in Auto Bild 2025 performance test)
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Consistently shorter braking distances in both dry and wet across all shared tests (e.g., wet braking 42.9 m vs 45.5 m in Auto Bild 2026)
- Class-leading longevity/mileage projections (often ~20-50%+ higher; up to 63,830 km in Auto Bild 2026)
- Stronger value-per-km despite sometimes higher purchase price (e.g., 12.22 vs 15.84 price/1000 km in Auto Bild 2026)
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.
SportMaxx RT 2 vs Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 at a glance
| Category | SportMaxx RT 2 | Gap | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 0 | 7 | |
| Dry11 measurements | 0 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 11 |
| Wet22 measurements | 4 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 7.1% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 17 |
| Comfort6 measurements | 1 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.5 dB quieter (4 tests) | 4 |
| Value10 measurements | 0 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 38.2% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 9 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.4/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 1.3 | 9.7/10 |
| Owner rating94 and 228 reviews | 77% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 9 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 63% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 20 points | 83% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was dearer in 2 of 4 | +2.3% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 61 | 45 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 7 tests, 2023 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 | SportMaxx RT 2 | Field | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test | P13 of 20 | P2 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P17 of 50 | P8 of 50 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test | P9 of 20 | P1 of 20 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P9 of 18 | P4 of 18 | |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout | P19 of 52 | P6 of 52 | |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test | P5 of 20 | P1 of 20 | |
| 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview | P13 of 50 | P2 of 50 |
Performance profile
11 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
SportMaxx RT 2
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 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 6 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
SportMaxx RT 2
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
SportMaxx RT 2
Not ahead in any category
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the SportMaxx RT 2 77% from 94 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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| 69.4 | 2.1% | 70.9 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 120 | 7.1% | 111 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 125 | 6% | 117 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 47.3 | 1.6% | 48 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.98 | 1.8% | 14.7 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 55.8 | 0.2% | 56 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.7 | 1.5% | 11.6 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 3.2% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.1 | 1.5 dB | 71.63 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 26,053 | 38.2% | 36,016 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.87 | 4.9% | 8.44 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 91 | 18.5% | 74.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,656 | 12.1% | 1,455 | 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 SportMaxx RT 2 scores 8.4 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 out of 10.
| SportMaxx RT 2 | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ||
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| 76 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 83 | Wet | 93 | ||
| 33 | Comfort | 83 | ||
| 37 | 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
| SportMaxx RT 2 | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 7.8 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.7 | Road Feedback | 8.8 | ||
| 7.6 | Handling | 8.9 | ||
| 7.5 | Wear | 7.6 | ||
| 7.9 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
Owners rate the SportMaxx RT 2 77% from 94 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
- 77%from 94 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 788,854 milesdriven by reviewers
Across reviews, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 is most often described as a quiet, comfortable UHP tire with strong all-round grip-especially in the wet-and good aquaplaning resistance, giving many drivers high confidence in everyday and motorway use. Wear is frequently reported as good to very good versus several competing premium tires, and many consider it strong value for money. A notable minority, however, report overly soft or inconsistent sidewalls leading to vague/“wobbly” steering and reduced precision when cornering hard, and some users say grip (particularly in wet conditions) can fall off as the tire wears.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring stability in heavy rain
- Good resistance to aquaplaning
- Good dry grip/traction for normal to spirited road driving
- Low road noise and generally comfortable ride
- Soft sidewalls causing vague steering, squirm, or reduced precision under hard cornering/load changes
- Some reports of poor wet grip or reduced confidence (often as the tire wears)
- Noise can increase as the tire wears or on rough road surfaces
Summarised by AI from 81 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 94 SportMaxx RT 2 reviewsI've had several sets of these on my car now as they have proven to be reliable and confidence inspiring in the wet. They've survived pot holes, debris, and the odd curb. I've never found myself wishing for more grip in the dry. The response is perhaps slightly muted compared to more expensive tires, but personally don't have an issue as my driving is 90% motorway/major A roads.
In the wet the car feels stable in the rain at motorway speeds up until about 3mm tread depth, at which point the front started to feel nervous. Braking has been fine in the wet but pulling away briskly in anything other than a straight line will set off the traction control. Hard to say if this would be reduced with a more expensive tire.
Front tires have lasted about 11k miles before reaching the wear line after. Rears are over 20k and still have a while to go.
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: 61 sizes of the SportMaxx RT 2 and 130 of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 45 of them made in both.
| Category | SportMaxx RT 2 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 61 sizes, 17 to 21 inch | 130 sizes, 17 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 45 sizes 205/40 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17235/45 R17235/55 R17245/40 R17245/45 R17and 33 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A85%B15% | A93%B7% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C79%D19%B3% | C40%A33%B26%D1% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B93%A7% | 68-73 dB A59%B41% |
| On the market since | 2021 | - |
| Replaced | Dunlop SportMaxx RT (2014) | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (2021) |
| Awards | Winner: Ultra High Performance Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) | 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 4 tests that listed prices, by 2.3% 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.
Dunlop's SportMaxx RT 2 and Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 both sit in the max-performance summer segment, so the expectation is sharp steering, strong braking and credible wet safety. Where this head-to-head gets interesting is that the tires are not separated by small “feel” differences in the tests-you consistently see a meaningful gap in measured safety and, especially, total cost of ownership.
Across seven shared professional tests (Auto Bild, ADAC and large braking shootouts), the Goodyear repeatedly lands near the very top of the rankings (including multiple overall wins), while the Dunlop tends to place mid-pack to upper-mid. The pattern is clear: RT 2 can still deliver sporty grip and notably good aquaplaning reserves, but the Asymmetric 6 is the more complete modern package with stronger wet/dry braking and dramatically better longevity and efficiency metrics.
Conclusion
If you prioritize measurable safety margins, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the decisive winner. It beats the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 in dry braking in every shared result (typically ~2-5% shorter; e.g., 34.5 m vs 35.3 m in the 2026 Auto Bild test) and does the same in wet braking with even larger gaps (often ~6-10%; e.g., 42.9 m vs 45.5 m in 2026 Auto Bild, and 44.2 m vs 49.1 m in the 2025 Auto Bild performance test). Handling also trends to Goodyear: higher dry and wet handling speeds in the key Auto Bild UHP/performance tests, plus stronger subjective scores.
The biggest real-world separator is running cost. Goodyear's projected mileage is consistently far higher-often by 20-50%+ depending on test (e.g., 63,830 km vs 44,820 km in 2026 Auto Bild; 63,200 km vs 41,600 km in 2023 Auto Bild UHP)-and it pairs that with lower rolling resistance and lower abrasion in the tests that measure it. Even when the Goodyear is noted as having a higher purchase price, it still delivers better value-per-kilometer (e.g., 12.22 vs 15.84 price/1000 km in 2026 Auto Bild; 6.66 vs 9.09 in 2025 Auto Bild). The Dunlop's main counterpunch is aquaplaning resilience: it can match or beat the Goodyear in straight/curved aquaplaning in several 18-inch tests, making it a credible wet-weather choice-but it can't consistently convert that into better wet braking, and it gives back too much in wear and overall ranking.
Practical takeaway: if you want one max-performance summer tire that “does everything” with top-tier safety and ownership costs, pick the Asymmetric 6. Consider the SportMaxx RT 2 mainly if it's significantly cheaper in your size and you value strong aquaplaning reserves, accepting that you're likely trading away braking performance and long-term value.
SportMaxx RT 2 vs Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: your questions
Is the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 the better tire?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 7 times and the SportMaxx RT 2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the SportMaxx RT 2 scores 8.4 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the SportMaxx RT 2 or the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 17 of the 22 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7.1% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 11 of the 11 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 38.2% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) and had 4.9% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 7.5/10 for the SportMaxx RT 2 and 7.6/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.5 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.9/10 for the SportMaxx RT 2 and 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the SportMaxx RT 2 77% from 94 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. 63% of SportMaxx RT 2 owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 2.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The SportMaxx RT 2 is made in 61 sizes (17 to 21 inch) and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 in 130 (17 to 23 inch). 45 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the SportMaxx RT 2 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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