Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The Falken frequently impressed in dry braking-twice stopping shorter than the Goodyear-and delivered a quiet, comfortable ride with engaging dynamics. The Goodyear, however, consistently proved stronger where it matters most for safety: wet braking, aquaplaning resistance, and all-round stability, while delivering standout tread life and lower cost per 1000 km. One outlier test noted cool-wet shortcomings for the Goodyear, but the broader data set still favors it in wet and value metrics.
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 Falken ZIEX ZE320 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
- Class-leading dry braking in two tests (up to ~3% shorter than Goodyear)
- Engaging, confidence-inspiring dry dynamics
- Quiet and comfortable ride in comparative scoring
- Competitive rolling resistance in some tests
- Consistently superior wet braking (wins 3/3) and strong aquaplaning resistance
- Balanced, precise handling with strong dry pace
- Outstanding tread life (~54,000 km) and best cost per 1000 km
- Low rolling resistance and generally quiet operation
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE320 stopped the vehicle in 1.95% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Falken ZIEX ZE320
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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 1.24% faster around a lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tires performed equally well
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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 3.75% less distance than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one 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 0.76% faster around a wet lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
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 Falken ZIEX ZE320 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE320 was 1.22% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Falken ZIEX ZE320
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 performed equally well in subj. wet handling tests.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Both tires performed equally well
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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 was 1.14% faster around a wet circle than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 0.82% higher speed than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from one 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 7.26% higher speed than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE320 scored 6% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE320
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE320 scored 20% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Noise: Falken ZIEX ZE320
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Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 1.11% quieter than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
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 34.25% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
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 36.39% better value based on price/1000km than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had a 0.12% lower rolling resistance than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Falken ZIEX ZE320 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Falken ZIEX ZE320 highly for strong dry and wet grip, confident handling, and generally low noise, positioning it as a sporty-leaning touring tire with good value. Comfort is praised by several users, though one hybrid owner reports intrusive high-pitch noise and a harsh, hollow feel. Wear feedback is mixed but limited: one mid-score review reports fast front wear, while others note early days or acceptable longevity. A few note increased fuel consumption versus competitors, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Based on 7 reviews with an average rating of 85%
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 174 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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the more rounded, safety-first choice. It won all three shared tests overall, led every wet braking contest by around 3-4%, showed stronger aquaplaning margins, and posted exceptional tread life (~54,000 km) and best-in-test value (€6.66/1000 km). While one test flagged cool-wet inconsistency, the aggregate results and durability advantage make the Goodyear the clear pick for mixed-weather summers, performance driving, and cost-conscious high-mileage users.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Goodyear won all 3 shared tests; Falken had none
- Wet braking: Goodyear faster by ~3-4% across tests
- Dry braking: Falken stopped shorter in 2 of 3 tests
- Aquaplaning: Goodyear led straight and curved metrics
- Wear and value: Goodyear ~52% longer mileage and ~36% better €/1000 km
- Comfort/noise: Falken scored higher for ride and subjective quiet in comparisons
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.