Comparison: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

When comparing the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and the Bridgestone Turanza 6, certain key differences and strengths come to light.

First off, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, an ultra high performance (UHP) summer tyre, follows previous models such as the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3. It secures top marks, with a rating of 100% from our tests. The tyre performs excellently under varying conditions with exceptional cornering in wet conditions, dry handling, and braking. Not to mention its comforting and efficient rolling resistance. In terms of value for money, this Goodyear tyre outranks most with its remarkable mileage and price/performance ratio.

On the other hand, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 with a score of 83%, also a summer tyre, follows the Bridgestone Turanza T005. Despite its overall performance being lower, this Bridgestone tyre shines in terms of comfort and rolling resistance. It also showcases a balanced driving dynamic on tarmac and off-road conditions. However, its performance in terms of fuel economy correlates with the overall score and remains average.

In mutual tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 generally secures superior positions, ranked 2nd out of 50 in the Autobild test, while the Bridgestone Turanza 6 ranked 16th. In a different Aftonbladet test, Goodyear ranked 8th out of 10, while Bridgestone settled at the 4th position.

In conclusion, while Bridgestone Turanza 6 excels in terms of comfort and rolling resistance, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 emerges as the stronger of the two, with outstanding performance across multiple categories including dry handling and mileage, providing a high value for money. However, the choice could depend on specific individual needs considering the strengths of each tyre.