Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Reviews - Page 4

Given 88% while driving a Volkswagen Mk8 GTI (235/35 R19) on mostly motorways for 100 average miles
Purchased the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Oct 23 after plenty of research via this websites excellent You Tube channel {many thanks} as well as the Volkswizard Goodyear tyre tests {also on You Tube}. OEM fit to my Mk8 VW GTI were Eagle F1 Super Sports 225/40 R18 which were all I expected them to be i.e. good in most aspects given their year round use on my Golf. Changed wheel size to 19" so hence the research. No contest really. Chose the F1 Asymmetric 6 for potentially better winter/wet weather performance as these will be a year round fit. So far after a "test" drive over a very wet Saturday and a dry/sunny Sunday, very impressed!
Helpful 32 - tyre reviewed on October 22, 2023
Given 80% while driving a Audi A3 (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Superb tire for the summer. Compared to the 3rd generation, it already has full grip at +15°C outside.

Unfortunately I'm a bit disappointed in wet conditions, it doesn't come near all weather or all season tires. Tires easily spin (150hp/250nm, not even much) and the car slips easier.

For spring and summer, they're amazing. Good price, low road noise, good comfort.
Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on October 21, 2023
Given 71% while driving a Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro (245/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
I'm going to compare these tires to the ones i have on my other car, Sava Intensa UHP 2 on an E class coupe. The previous tires on the Audi were the Goodyear Eagle f1 Super Sport. I don't drive aggressively so i can't really speak about the grip, but i haven't broken traction yet (its the quattro though). They are virtually identical to the SS in terms on grip but in handling, the sidewall is softer on the 6 which makes it more comfortable, but more prone to understeer. The car is comfortable on its own but with these tires it makes really smooth. But, the wear, especially on the front left side - is terrible. It has already shown signs of degradation. On the other three tires, it is decent.

But, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 on the e class is probably the same tire in terms of performance and its 60% less expensive. Also, the Goodyear is made in Slovenia and the Sava is made in Germany, weird. The attributes I value the most is comfort (which the Sava also has) and handling but you can't have both with tires. I really can't recommend this tire since there are ones that do nearly the same for much less. Also, if it is some testament for the quality of Slovenian and German manufacturing, the sidewall of the Sava is much more resilient of dust and the rubber is in a much better condition whereas the Goodyear's sidewall is very dry and when there is no dressing it is brown in color.
Helpful 50 - tyre reviewed on September 28, 2023
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Given 90% while driving a BMW 325i (225/45 R17) on track for 500 spirited miles
Excellent wet grip. Because of these tyres i won two timeattack events this season in wet. Also good in dry but overheats quickly.
Helpful 44 - tyre reviewed on September 23, 2023
Given 96% while driving a Volkswagen CC (235/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
I've driven my GY ASYM6 for more than 7k km now and I can say fullhearted that it saved me more than once due to its superior handling and breaking power. No squeaking, no ABS taking control, no heart in your guts, just tons of grip both in wet and dry conditions. However, this shouldn't come as a surprise considering the premium badge. On the down side, the noise is somewhat obvious, especially considering my frameless doors.
Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on September 20, 2023
Given 94% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giuiletta (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Well these are the best tyres i have ever used in any of my vehicles and have been tested in all types of driving. I have rotated them once at about 6.000 miles. Wear wise, the fronts are between 4.5 and 5 millimetres and the rears at 5.5. I reckon i can get 20000 safe miles out of them with one more rotation,which is excellent ,considering the overall performance and their fair price here in Greece. So,will definitely be buying them again.
Helpful 29 - tyre reviewed on August 28, 2023
Given 93% while driving a Audi A6 2.0 TDI (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Having Assy 5 before, there were no surprises with 6. As echoed in other reviews, a very predictable, grippy and comfortable tyre. Safety is paramount for me and these tyres feel very safe.

Our Assy 5 covered approx 17,000m before down to 2mm so am hoping for slightly improved mileage with 6.

Assy 6 very sticky, have picked up debris and got stuck between disc and caliper creating loud screeching sound (quick fix and maybe just unlucky).

I also appreciate the value for money with Goodyear which often gets ignored in reviews. For my tyre size Michelin PS5 were in region of £170 each and rarely seen on offer, Assy 6 on offer £126 each and arguably equal in performance depending on metric.
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on August 28, 2023
Given 52% while driving a Mazda MX5 2.0 SE (ND 2015 onwards) (205/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Extrem grip, low mileage (Act. 4tkm, mainly Swiss mountain roads, 2.8mm remaining on weakest spots vs. best 4mm
Vague Center Point which is more of a CenterZone (Null-/Mittellage: 11:57…12:03); feels lose & broken, most notably at low speed (40-70km/h), tried total toe in of 0/10/14‘ (arcminute); no change.
Very soft carcass (88V), flips over/to sidewall, even with 2.5bar (36psi) hot, imagine OEM 2.0 cold, 2.2 hot!
Silent&comfortable, light&agil, convidence inspiring & safe, could call boring….

Great & stiky tyre for joyride with „EnlargedCenterZone“.
Poor disappointing mileage, below 5tkm, (I get 6tkm out of AD08RS in average of 10sets! Well, Bridgestone Potenza Sport did below 3tkm)

Will go back to AD08RS hope steering will get back!
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on August 17, 2023
Given 94% while driving a Volkswagen Mk7 Golf GTD Estate (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 5,000 miles
I went from asy 5 to asy 6 and must say this tyre is superb. Great handling, low noise and great feedback.
Helpful 30 - tyre reviewed on August 12, 2023
Given 73% while driving a BMW 330 Ci Sport (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Compared to the previous model the asym 5. The asym 6 feels like a comfort tyre. It is very soft and makes the ride feel very bouncy and not stable at speeds above 150km/h. The rear tyres are half worn after 8000km of road driving (no track, once in a while spirited driving) Nontheless inr rain or wet conditions very very good, though the asym 5 is near identical. All in all the previous model is a better buy regrading feedback, tyre wear and worse in the comfort department.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on August 1, 2023
Given 96% while driving a BMW 1 series (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 1,000 average miles
I found these Goodyear Asymmetric 6 tyres to be significantly better in all weathers on all types of road, better grip, inspiring more confidence at moderate speeds. This includes wet weather driving. The car is so much more planted to the road, I can feel the grip in the corners and bends, traction control light rarely comes on now. These tyres are exceptionally quiet also, which is a big desirable for me. I've had these tyres for 1000 miles and can highly recommended them. They are also competitively priced, not disproportionately expensive
Helpful 30 - tyre reviewed on July 20, 2023
Given 74% while driving a Fiat Bravo (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
I bought two tires last year, they hold the road in wet and dry conditions, they are excellent, but the tire has a problem, the dimensions are 225 45 17 94y xl, the tire cannot be balanced, balanced twice and the third time on the hunter, and it calmed down there, but only 40 percent this year, I am buying it for another car all 4 same dimensions same everything happened as on the previous two balanced on the hunter they barely got them by the weight on the tires they shake all the time under the car
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on July 16, 2023