Falken Azenis FK520 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The pattern is consistent: the FK520 can look brilliant in isolated stopping-distance moments (it's frequently among the very shortest in dry and wet braking), yet it gives back time and confidence in the areas that decide overall test positions-steering precision, wet/dry handling balance, noise/comfort refinement, and increasingly, efficiency and wear. The Asymmetric 6, by contrast, rarely has a glaring weakness and combines strong grip with notably high projected mileage, which is why it dominates overall outcomes even when it doesn't “win” every individual discipline.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been fourteen tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | fourteen |
While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Falken Azenis FK520 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Frequently excellent braking, with multiple head-to-head wins in dry and wet stopping distance (e.g., 33.6 m vs 34.2 m dry; 32.2 m vs 33.3 m wet in Sport Auto 2026)
- Often strong straight-line aquaplaning results in several tests (including wins such as 80.6 km/h vs 79.1 km/h in Sport Auto 2023, and small margins elsewhere)
- Typically cheaper to buy than the Goodyear (price wins in the shared data; e.g., 96 vs 103 and 510 vs 550 in 2023 tests)
- Can deliver niche traction strengths in mixed-surface/off-road-influenced SUV testing (notably sand traction wins in the SUV-focused datasets)
- Dominant overall performance across the shared test set, consistently placing near the top (including 1st/21, 2nd/20, 1st/10, 4th/18) and winning overall head-to-head outcomes
- Stronger handling precision and dynamics, repeatedly winning dry and wet handling metrics and praised for direct steering and neutral balance
- Superior curved aquaplaning resistance in most tests (often by meaningful margins, e.g., +10-20% in several datasets)
- Major longevity and sustainability advantage: markedly higher projected mileage (e.g., ~63k km vs ~45-52k km) alongside generally good efficiency/noise performance
Dry Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 0.62% less distance than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.69% faster around a lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.93% faster around a lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 13.67% more points than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during nine wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 2.13% less distance than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 5.04% less distance than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.38% faster around a wet lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during six wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.18% faster around a wet lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 2.76% more points than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 2% higher lateral wet grip than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 1.07% higher speed than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during seven curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 7.89% higher speed than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Gravel Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.16% faster around a lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Gravel Traction
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 2.41% better traction on gravel than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Gravel Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Sand Traction
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during two sand traction tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 had 3.42% better traction in sand than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Sand Traction: Falken Azenis FK520
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Grass Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one grass traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 7.19% better traction on grass than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Grass Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Grass Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one grass traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 7.43% faster accelerating on grass than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Grass Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 2.09% more points than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Noise
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during nine noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 1.5% quieter than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wear
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 19.42% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Value
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 7.74% better value based on price/1000km than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Price
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during four price tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 cost 11.61% less than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Price: Falken Azenis FK520
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during eight rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had a 1.32% lower rolling resistance than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tyres performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 lost 10.31% less particle wear matter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Abrasion: Falken Azenis FK520
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Real World Driver Reviews
Falken Azenis FK520 Driver Reviews
Across 35 reviews, the Falken Azenis FK520 is generally praised as a strong value UHP summer tyre with excellent dry grip, confident braking, and predictable, progressive handling near the limit. Most drivers also report good wet grip and stability, plus low noise and solid comfort for the category, with many expecting or seeing respectable wear. A smaller but recurring concern is performance in standing water (some drivers report aquaplaning sensitivity in heavy rain), and a minority mention ride vibrations/harshness or less precise steering feel versus top-premium rivals.
Based on 38 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Driver Reviews
Across reviews, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is most often described as an exceptionally confident UHP tyre with very strong dry and especially wet grip, high braking performance, and predictable/progressive handling near the limit. Many drivers also report a noticeably more comfortable ride and lower noise than the tyres they replaced, making it feel unusually "daily-friendly" for this category. The most repeated downsides are quicker-than-expected wear for some users and pronounced rumble/roar on rough asphalt, with a smaller but recurring theme of softer sidewalls or slightly duller turn-in compared with sharper rivals.
Based on 183 reviews with an average rating of 86%
I have now had the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5's, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersports, Michelin PS4 and even some Avon's (for a brief period) on my current car - a Golf GTI Clubsport 40.
I mix up my driving a lot - lots of motorway driving but also lots of hard street driving and B road blasts, I find it massively important to have the best tyres possible to allow me to push my car as hard as I can in a safe manner.
I was massively impressed with the Asymmetric 5's, the sheer grip... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
The Falken Azenis FK520 remains a defensible choice when you're shopping on upfront price and want very strong braking performance-there are multiple tests where it edges the Goodyear in dry braking (e.g., 33.6 m vs 34.2 m) and wet braking (e.g., 32.2 m vs 33.3 m), and some contexts describe it as a “braking specialist.” However, the same tests frequently note less precise turn-in, delayed steering response, and reduced side guidance-traits that show up in repeated handling deficits and lower overall ranks (e.g., 13th/20 vs Goodyear 2nd/20; 8th/10 vs 1st/10). Practical takeaway: if you want one max-performance summer tyre that feels premium, stays composed in the wet, and lasts, the Asymmetric 6 is the confident pick; the FK520 is the value-leaning option if you prioritize stopping power and purchase price over ultimate steering/handling finesse and mileage.
Key Differences
- Overall test outcomes heavily favor Goodyear: across 14 shared tests it outperforms Falken in overall placement every time in the provided summary (Goodyear 'wins' 14 vs 0).
- Braking is the FK520's main route to relevance: it takes a notable share of dry/wet braking wins (5 and 4 respectively), but those gains are usually small (often ~1-3%) and don't translate into overall victories.
- Handling and steering feel separate them most: Goodyear wins dry handling and wet handling far more often (8 vs 1 and 8 vs 2), and subjective notes repeatedly describe Goodyear as more precise/direct while Falken is more vague/sluggish with understeer.
- Aquaplaning on curves is a recurring Goodyear advantage (often sizeable, e.g., +20.3% in AutoBild 2026), while Falken is more competitive in straight-line aquaplaning in a few tests but less consistent overall.
- Noise/comfort/efficiency trend premium: Goodyear is more frequently quieter (noise wins 9 vs 2) and often lower rolling resistance (wins 8 vs 2), though there are isolated tests where Falken's rolling resistance is better.
- Wear/longevity is a practical deal-maker: Goodyear repeatedly posts substantially higher projected mileage (e.g., 63,830 km vs 52,080 km; 63,200 km vs 44,800 km), improving long-term value despite higher purchase price.
Overall Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.
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