Comparison: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

When it comes to choosing high-performance summer tyres, two standout options include the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and the Continental PremiumContact 7. These tyres are engineered by renowned manufacturers Goodyear and Continental respectively.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, standing as top tire of our rating (100%), is an Ultra High Performance (UHP) tyre with top test positions in "Dry handling", "Comfort", "Exterior noise", "mileage" and "Price/value". This model has superseded earlier versions, such as the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and 3. Its strengths based on tests include:
excellent dry handling, superb comfort, quiet exterior noise, outstanding mileage, and excellent value for money. Its versatility offers a safe understeer balance combined with sporty handling, and test results show it's a strong all-round choice. The only downside seen was that it did not seem to have the heat resistance the Asymmetric 5 had on the track.

On the other hand, the Continental PremiumContact 7 is a touring type tyre, with overall rating of 99%. In tests, this tyre excelled in features like "Aquaplaning - longitudal" and "Rolling resistance", placing top in a field of numerous tyre types. Replacing the PremiumContact 6 and ContiPremiumContact 5, the PremiumContact 7 demonstrated impressive handling in wet conditions, scoring significantly on wet braking and resistance to aquaplaning. The tests revealed that this tyre was also energy-efficient as it had the lowest rolling resistance amongst its peers. However, its performance tapered off more than the competition when worn, and despite its improved maturity, it lost some of its sporty appeal.

In mutual tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scoped various top positions, performing brilliantly in both autoclubs and magazines tests. It was most noticeable in the Autozeitung and ACE test, where it marked its position as number 1. Conversely, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was always a direct competitor, constantly tailing behind Goodyear's tyre at almost every stage. In the Aftonbladet test, Continental made an impressive leap to second position, beating its Goodyear counterpart, which was at number 8.

In conclusion, the choice between Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Continental PremiumContact 7 depends primarily on the vehicle use. Those seeking a sportier drive may prefer the Asymmetric 6 due to its better dry handling and comfort. However, if your driving consistently involves wet roads, the PremiumContact 7 might be the preferred choice due to its wet braking and aquaplaning resistance attributes. Therefore, both tyres stand tall as formidable options in their respective domains.