Comparison: Sumitomo HTR Z5 vs. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Sumitomo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Sumitomo (38%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has a better rating of 94% compared to 38% of the Sumitomo HTR Z5. The first tyre test of Sumitomo HTR Z5 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the HTR Z5 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 were tested.