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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Test Results

Tested 2011 to 2019 11 publications

Tested 23 times by independent publications, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 has taken 5 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.

  • 23Independent tests
  • 5Test wins
  • 17Podium finishes
  • 3rdAverage finish
  • 80%Field beaten on average
  • 11Publications
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

23 tests, 2011 to 2019

0%50%100%2011201220132014201520182019Average 80%2011 Subjective shootout - 255/40 R19 Max Performance Summer Tires (2011): P1 of 3, Beat 100% of the field2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tire Test (2011): P2 of 14, Beat 92% of the field2011 Auto Express Ultra High Performance Tire Test (2011): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2012 EVO Max Performance Tire Test (2012): P3 of 10, Beat 78% of the field2012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking Test (2012): P2 of 50, Beat 98% of the field2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test (2012): P1 of 15, Beat 100% of the field2012 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test (2012): P2 of 9, Beat 88% of the field2012 EVO Summer Tire Test (2012): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test (2013): P2 of 19, Beat 94% of the field2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2013): P3 of 10, Beat 78% of the field2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tire Test (2013): P1 of 9, Beat 100% of the field2013 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2013): P4 of 10, Beat 56% of the field2014 ACE Summer Tire Test (2014): P4 of 11, Beat 70% of the field2014 Auto Review Max Performance Tire Test (2014): P4 of 7, Beat 50% of the field2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2014): P3 of 10, Beat 78% of the field2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tire Test (2015): P1 of 14, Beat 100% of the field2015 Auto Bild Performance Tire Test (2015): P3 of 7, Beat 67% of the field2015 Top 5 Summer Performance Tires (2015): P2 of 5, Beat 75% of the field2015 Australian Motor 235/35 R19 Tire Test (2015): P4 of 8, Beat 57% of the field2015 Auto Express Tire Test (2015): P6 of 11, Beat 50% of the field2015 EVO Magazine Performance Tire Test (2015): P4 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tire Test (2018): P2 of 8, Beat 86% of the field2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tire Test (2019): P3 of 8, Beat 71% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 80%
The latest test

2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tire Test P3 of 8

Conditionally Recommended.

Strong: Dry Handling, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Subj. Comfort Weak: Noise Winner: Continental Sport Contact 6

Record by discipline

Where the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P5 of 8 43% -
Dry Handling 2 P3.5 of 8 64% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P4 of 8 57% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P3.5 of 8 64% -
Wet Handling 2 P2 of 8 86% 1
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P2 of 8 86% -
Straight Aqua 2 P4.5 of 8 50% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P1 of 8 100% 1
Noise 2 P5.5 of 8 36% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 2 P3 of 8 71% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Bridgestone Potenza S001 17 shared: 17 ahead, 0 behind 17 17 0 - 100%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 13 shared: 10 ahead, 2 behind 13 10 2 1 83%
Pirelli P Zero 13 shared: 6 ahead, 7 behind 13 6 7 - 46%
Continental Sport Contact 5 12 shared: 6 ahead, 6 behind 12 6 6 - 50%
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 11 shared: 8 ahead, 3 behind 11 8 3 - 73%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 11 shared: 8 ahead, 3 behind 11 8 3 - 73%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 9 shared: 9 ahead, 0 behind 9 9 0 - 100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport 8 shared: 8 ahead, 0 behind 8 8 0 - 100%
Falken FK453 6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind 6 6 0 - 100%
Kumho Ecsta KU39 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Nexen N8000 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Fulda SportControl 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Nokian Z G2 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
Vredestein Ultrac Cento 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Yokohama Advan Sport V105 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
BFGoodrich g Force Profiler 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Predecessor 10 0 5th 56%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 This tire 23 5 3rd 80%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Successor 21 2 4th 58%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 22 tests. Updated September 21, 2025.

Across 22 summer tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 delivers consistently high all-round performance with an average overall position of 2.6, including multiple test wins and frequent podiums. Its hallmark strength is wet-road capability and balanced dynamics, often pairing top-tier wet handling and strong wet braking with reliable dry composure and low rolling resistance. Awards such as overall wins (2011 Auto Express, 2012 Auto Bild, 2013 Auto Review, 2015 Auto Zeitung) and numerous top-three finishes reinforce its competitive stature over many years and sizes.

Weaknesses are limited and context-dependent. Occasional mid-pack dry braking and noise results, plus average aquaplaning in some sizes, appear in later, more demanding UHP fitments. Even when not class-leading, it remains competitive and rarely falls outside the top half, indicating dependable, well-rounded performance rather than absolute specialization.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry Braking Variability Moderate
    Details
    • 6/8 in dry braking in 2019 Sport Auto (+4.9% from best)
    • Mid-pack dry braking 2018 Auto Bild 20" (4/8, +2.8% from best)
  • Noise/Comfort Minor
    Details
    • Noise 7/8 in 2019 Sport Auto (+2.5% from best)
    • Only mid-field noise in 2018 Auto Bild 20" (4/8, +0.7%)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Minor in 3 of 19 tests
    Details
    • Straight aquaplaning 5/8 in 2018 Auto Bild 20" (+7.7% from best)
    • Straight aquaplaning 4/8 in 2019 Sport Auto (+6.4% from best)

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (19 tests) and 353 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry grip strength in 7 of 19 tests 175 praise, 12 criticise of 353 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip strength in 10 of 19 tests 145 praise, 15 criticise of 353 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise strength in 3 of 19 tests 116 praise, 18 criticise of 353 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 3 of 19 tests 102 praise, 10 criticise of 353 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 7 of 19 tests 48 praise, 12 criticise of 353 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry braking strength in 7 of 19 tests 23 praise, 2 criticise of 353 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 23

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2019 1 test
P3 of 8 Beat 71% of the field

2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tire Test

Sport Auto 245/30 R20

Conditionally Recommended.

StrongDry HandlingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingSubj. Comfort WeakNoise WinnerContinental Sport Contact 6

2018 1 test
2015 6 tests
P4 of 10 Beat 67% of the field

2015 EVO Magazine Performance Tire Test

EVO 225/40 R18

The Goodyear once again proved itself as a very strong all round tire, finishing objectively well in both the dry and wet.

WinnerContinental Sport Contact 5

P6 of 11 Beat 50% of the field

2015 Auto Express Tire Test

Auto Express 225/45 R17

We're used to the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 winning, so it was a surprise to see it down in sixth place. As rivals have progressed, it seems the Goodyear has stagnated, scoring poorly in dry and wet handling which used to be the key areas. Excellent rolling resistance shows where the trade might have been, or perhaps it was a size dependant anomaly, as the tire still tests well in other magazines.

WinnerContinental Sport Contact 5

2014 3 tests
P3 of 10 Beat 78% of the field

2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire Test

EVO 225/45 R17

While the now aging Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 failed to win any categories, its consistent placing in all tests resulted in a top three finish. Easy to judge levels of grip, and progressive over the limit

WinnerContinental Sport Contact 5

P4 of 7 Beat 50% of the field

2014 Auto Review Max Performance Tire Test

Auto Review 255/40 R19

Last year the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 won the 17 inch UHP tire test, and they've proven to be excellent in 19” too - short braking distances, fastest time on the winding road test, and very nice to drift on too! The main drawback of these tires is puddles, where unlike their 17 inch counterparts, these seem to aquaplane earlier than the other tires on test, but subjectively they're a little number than the Michelin and Pirelli in the dry too. They're a quiet tire, with medium ride comfort, and while they wore slightly more than the best while drifting, the higher starting tread depth meant total cost is fine. Great tires overall, but beware of puddles with tires over 255 wide.

WinnerContinental ContiSportContact 5 P

2013 4 tests
P4 of 10 Beat 56% of the field

2013 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

Auto Express 225/45 R17

Joint fourth place may seem like a strong finish, but this is the worst placed finish the aging Asymmetric 2 has ever achieved. The Goodyear is one of the most efficient choices placing a close second in the rolling resistance test and was nice and quiet in the cabin, but it struggled a little on the dry handling circuit with understeer and sharpness. It fared better in wet handling, where the understeer was neutralised and the grip strong under acceleration. Fifth place aquaplaning results leaves the Goodyear fourth overall.

WinnerContinental Sport Contact 5

P1 of 9 Beat 100% of the field

2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tire Test

Auto Review 225/45 R17

The main advantage the Goodyear has is a combination of high-traction and an enviable level of comfort. The car rolled silently down the road, and glided over joints of asphalt. When combined with the shortest braking distance on wet roads, and excellent resistance to aquaplaning you have a winner. Auto Review recommends the F1 A2 to everyone: to those who wish to increase the limiting capabilities of the car, and those who, moving to larger diameter wheels exclusively for aesthetic motives, wants to maintain an acceptable level of comfort.

P3 of 10 Beat 78% of the field

2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire Test

Sport Auto 225/40 R18

Great aquaplaning results, very good wet braking and a good wet laptime making the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 a wet specialist. Slightly softer than the Dunlop, the Goodyear understeers a little earlier than the Dunlop in the dry.

WinnerDunlop SportMaxx RT

2012 5 tests
P2 of 10 Beat 89% of the field

2012 EVO Summer Tire Test

EVO 225/45 R17

The best rolling resistance, combined with plenty of table topping wet performances the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 retains its crown as a strong wet weather tire, with the lowest rolling resistance. Effective in the dry, but subjectively it lacked a bit of sparkle, the oddest and most disappointing part of the test was the weak aquaplaning results where it is usually strong

WinnerPirelli P Zero

P2 of 9 Beat 88% of the field

2012 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test

Sport Auto 235/35 R19

In wet conditions, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 a force to be reckoned with, scoring full points in almost all of the tests. In the dry, it's not quite the quickest tire, however it has an excellent neutral balance on the limit.

WinnerPirelli P Zero

P3 of 10 Beat 78% of the field

2012 EVO Max Performance Tire Test

EVO 235/40 R18

Outstanding in the dry, pulling the highest lateral G and shortest dry braking. Also very good in the wet just 0.8% slower than the Conti. Highly rated subjectively, a great all round tire.

WinnerContinental Sport Contact 3

2011 3 tests
P1 of 10 Beat 100% of the field

2011 Auto Express Ultra High Performance Tire Test

Auto Express 225/45 R17

Proving that user reviews get it right, the current top rated TireReviews tire also won this test with an excellent all round performance. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 scored highly in almost every discipline, and gave the test drivers a strong sharp turn in with grip that hung on well. The Goodyear Eagle F1 range is always a strong wet performer, but the real surprise was its ability in the dry finishing right behind the leading Bridgestone.

P2 of 14 Beat 92% of the field

2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 225/45 R17

Extremely strong under braking and always a safe tire offering precise feedback and low fuel consumption

WinnerPirelli P Zero

P1 of 3 Beat 100% of the field

2011 Subjective shootout - 255/40 R19 Max Performance Summer Tires

255/40 R19

On the Audi A7 at least, the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 was the clear winner in both performance and subjective feel. In the dry the feedback through the wheel was detailed, the turn in sharp, and the linearity of the cornering extremely positive. Once past the limit the car was controllable with the tires quickly regaining grip with a slight lift. In the wet the advantage was less pronounced but still obvious in both feel and performance. If there was one draw back it would be that hard braking felt a little squirmy, but as the only tire to consistently pull over 1.1G under braking (1.13g peak) it might have been the cars chassis struggling more than the tire.

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