Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 are Max Performance Summer tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

In This Article

Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion Similar Comparisons

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 five tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these five tests:

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead of the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 in five of the tests

While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 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.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 4.12% less distance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

35.46M

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

34M

Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>

2023 Summer Tire Market Overview 225/45 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:34.8M	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 33.2M
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:34.8M	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 33.2M
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:35.2M	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 34.1M
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:37.3M	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 35.5M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:35.2M	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 34M

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.65% faster around a lap than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

117.7Km/H

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

120.9Km/H

Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:117.2Km/H	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 120.9Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:118.2Km/H	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 120.9Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 7.83% less distance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

36.26M

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

33.42M

Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>

2023 Summer Tire Market Overview 225/45 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:27M	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 25.4M
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:42.2M	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 39.7M
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:31.5M	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 28.3M
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:31.5M	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 29.5M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:49.1M	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 44.2M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 6.04% less distance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

38.1M

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

35.8M

Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:38.1M

✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 35.8M

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.4% faster around a wet lap than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

73.05Km/H

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

74.85Km/H

Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:74.4Km/H	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 76.7Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:71.7Km/H	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 73Km/H

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 was 1.74% faster around a wet circle than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

14.98s

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

14.72s

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:14.98s

✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 14.72s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 floated at a 0.07% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

88.73Km/H

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

88.67Km/H

Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:103.9Km/H	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 106.3Km/H
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:81.2Km/H	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 79.4Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:81.1Km/H	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 80.3Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 slipped out at a 5.82% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

3.61m/sec2

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

3.4m/sec2

Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:3.87m/sec2	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 3.93m/sec2
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:3.5m/sec2	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 3.1m/sec2
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:3.45m/sec2	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 3.17m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 scored 6% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

5 Points

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

4.7 Points

Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18

✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:5 Points

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 4.7 Points

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 1.95% quieter than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

73.33dB

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

71.9dB

External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

See how the Noise winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:73.6dB	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 73.2dB
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:72.8dB	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 71.2dB
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:73.6dB	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 71.3dB

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 26.86% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

40963.33KM

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

56006.67KM

Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

See how the Wear winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:41600KM	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 63200KM
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:41700KM	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 50800KM
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:39590KM	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 54020KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 26.52% better value based on price/1000km than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

11.54Price/1000

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

8.48Price/1000

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

See how the Value winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:13.82Price/1000	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 8.7Price/1000
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:11.7Price/1000	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 10.08Price/1000
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:9.09Price/1000	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 6.66Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one price tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 cost 4.35% less than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

575

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

550

Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

See how the Price winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:575

✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 550

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had a 4.93% lower rolling resistance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

8.93kg / t

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

8.49kg / t

Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:8.45kg / t	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 8.01kg / t
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:9.41kg / t	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 8.97kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

5.6l/100km

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

5.6l/100km

Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well

See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:5.6l/100km

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 5.6l/100km

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 emitted 18.46% less particle wear matter than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

91mg/km/t

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

74.2mg/km/t

Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:91mg/km/t

✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 74.2mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

In total the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 has been reviewed 92 times and drivers have given the tire 77% overall.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has been reviewed 140 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Best Review for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

Given 93% 235/35 R19 W on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles

I have changed my ContiSportContact 5Ps with these. Quite happy so far. The car feels like more responsive and quiter. I have preferred these over SportContact6s purely because of the price advantage but it doesnt feel like a wrong choice so far. The rim protectors, which dont exist on 5Ps, are also nice. I have just painted my rims before installing these and these protectors have already save me from scratching the rims couple of times.

Helpful 324 - tire reviewed on April 30, 2016

View all Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 driver reviews >>

Best Review for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Given 100% 225/40 R18 on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles

I am a massive Goodyear fan. I had the Assym 3's on a previous car and never looked back.

I have now had the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5's, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersports, Michelin PS4 and even some Avon's (for a brief period) on my current car - a Golf GTI Clubsport 40.

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.

I was massively impressed with the Asymmetric 5's, the sheer grip... Continue reading this review using the link below

Helpful 1171 - tire reviewed on March 30, 2023

View all Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performed better in straight aqua, curved aquaplaning and subj. comfort, while the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [km/h], wet circle, noise, wear, value, price, rolling resistance and abrasion.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in fuel consumption, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

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

Looking for more tire comparisons? Here are other direct comparisons involving these tires:

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 VS Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Vredestein Ultrac

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Pirelli Scorpion

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 VS Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Firestone Firehawk Sport VS Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Michelin Primacy 5

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Kumho Ecsta PS71

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 VS Kumho Ecsta PS71

Bridgestone Potenza Sport VS Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 VS Yokohama Advan Sport V107

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Pirelli P Zero PZ4

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Falken ZIEX ZE320 VS Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Yokohama Advan Sport V107

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Vredestein Ultrac Pro

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Toyo Proxes Sport 2

Bridgestone Potenza Sport VS Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Continental SportContact 7 VS Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Falken Azenis FK520 VS Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 VS Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Continental PremiumContact 7 VS Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Test Results

Dry Braking

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Wet Braking

Wet Braking - Concrete

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Wet Circle

Straight Aqua

Curved Aquaplaning

Subj. Comfort

Noise

Wear

Value

Price

Rolling Resistance

Fuel Consumption

Abrasion

Real World Driver Reviews

Conclusion

Overall Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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