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Comparison: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance (2026)

Sport meets economy: one Goodyear for drivers, one for commuters.

Goodyear's summer passenger range covers a wide spectrum, and nowhere is that clearer than when you place the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 alongside the Efficient Grip Performance. These two tyres share a badge but serve genuinely different drivers — one is a high-performance flagship built to win test group battles, the other a fuel-conscious everyday tyre designed to keep running costs low. Understanding which philosophy fits your driving style is the key to making the right choice from Goodyear's lineup.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Good for
Performance car drivers who want dry and wet grip Drivers upgrading from Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Large wheels from 17" to 23" Buyers wanting outstanding long-term mileage
Not ideal for
Strict fuel-economy-first buyers Very small cars with 14"–15" wheels
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Good for
Economy-focused everyday commuters Drivers of compact and small family cars Low rolling resistance priority Smaller wheel sizes from 14" upward
Not ideal for
Performance or enthusiast drivers Cars requiring 18" or larger fitments Drivers prioritising wet braking confidence Buyers wanting the latest-generation tyre

Test Profile

Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Number of tests
25
16
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
2.7
5.5
Latest test
2026
2023
Available sizes
287
212

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
88%
Dry braking
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
99%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
91%
Dry handling
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
99%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
99%
Dry handling - objective
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
94%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Dry steering response
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
67%
Wet
Confidence
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
95%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
92%
Wet braking
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
93%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
92%
Wet handling
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
99%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
94%
Wet handling - objective
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
95%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
67%
Comfort
Confidence
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
98%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
99%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
99%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
97%
Comfort
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Costs
Confidence
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
94%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
99%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
94%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
99%

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Verdict

If you value performance, safety margins, and long tyre life — and you drive a car with 17" or larger wheels — the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the clear pick. It is one of the most consistently well-reviewed summer tyres in its class, and real-world owners back that up with near-perfect satisfaction ratings. For drivers of smaller cars who prioritise fuel economy over driving dynamics, the Efficient Grip Performance remains a valid choice — but if you're comparing it with its newer sibling, the Efficient Grip Performance 2 is the more current and better-performing version of that same efficiency philosophy. In short: choose the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 for sport and all-round excellence; consider the EGP range if economy is the priority and your car runs smaller wheel sizes.

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