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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone's Potenza Sport Evo and Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 sit in the same “max-performance summer” bracket, but the shared tests show they go about speed in different ways. Across four 2026 comparisons (including two in 245/45 R19), Bridgestone tends to chase outright lap-time feel and wet-corner confidence, while Goodyear leans into all-round usability-quieter, more efficient, and (in at least one major test) dramatically longer-lasting.

The headline is that both are genuinely fast tyres with premium-level safety margins, but the deciding factors are usually not peak grip-they're the way each tyre behaves at the limit (stability vs. sharpness), and the ownership costs (rolling resistance, noise, wear, and value scores). Those trade-offs become very clear when you line up the wet-handling pattern versus Goodyear's efficiency and mileage advantage.
Potenza-Sport-Evo VS Eagle-F1-Asymmetric-6

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 four tests which compare both tyres directly!

Summary of four total tests comparing both tyres directly
TyreTest WinsPerformance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evotwo
two wins
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6two
two wins

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 have an equal number of test wins. However, 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

  • Stronger wet handling across the shared data (wins 3/3), with test feedback highlighting safe, controllable dynamics and broad grip reserves
  • More dynamic/precise handling character in qualitative reports (direct steering, agile behavior), including standout performance in the SUV/gravel context
  • Competitive braking performance overall, including multiple wet-braking wins (e.g., 52.3 m vs 53.4 m in the SUV test; 33.1 m vs 33.3 m in Sport Auto)
  • Solid aquaplaning and wet-circle capability in several comparisons (e.g., SUV straight aquaplaning 87.2 vs 84.8 km/h; wet circle 19.9 s vs 20.4 s)
  • Lower noise and better comfort trend (wins noise in all shared tests; Sport Auto subjective comfort 10 vs 7 points)
  • Lower rolling resistance/greater efficiency in every shared test where measured (e.g., 7.24 vs 8.57 kg/t in the SUV test)
  • Exceptional projected longevity and ownership value in Autobild (63,830 km vs 51,860 km; value 12.22 vs 16.39 price/1000)
  • Very strong all-round grip with a neutral, sporty balance noted in test comments, plus frequent top-tier braking/handling proximity to the leaders

Dry Braking

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was better during one dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo stopped the vehicle in 0.15% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
33.98M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
34.03M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
34.5M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
34.5M
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
34.5M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
34.5M
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
33.8M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
34.2M (+0.4M)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
33.1M (+0.2M)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
32.9M

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was 0.62% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
106.73Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
106.07Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
99.8Km/H (-0.7Km/H)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100.5Km/H
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
113.8Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
113.8Km/H
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
106.6Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
103.9Km/H (-2.7Km/H)

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 1.76% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
8.35 Points
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8.5 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
6.7 Points (-1.3 Points)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8 Points
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
10 Points
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9 Points (-1 Points)

Wet Braking

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 0.38% less distance than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
39.43M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
39.28M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
28.2M (+0.7M)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
27.5M
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
44.1M (+1.2M)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
42.9M
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
33.1M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
33.3M (+0.2M)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
52.3M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
53.4M (+1.1M)

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was 0.71% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
75.87Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75.33Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
82.4Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82.2Km/H (-0.2Km/H)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
56.3Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
56Km/H (-0.3Km/H)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
88.9Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
87.8Km/H (-1.1Km/H)

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo scored 11.11% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
9 Points
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
8 Points
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8 Points
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
10 Points
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8 Points (-2 Points)

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo had 1.05% higher lateral wet grip than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
8.58m/s
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8.49m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
8.58m/s
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8.49m/s (-0.09m/s)

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 0.46% higher speed than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
86.97Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
87.37Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
91.1Km/H (-3.6Km/H)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
94.7Km/H
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
82.6Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82.6Km/H
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
87.2Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84.8Km/H (-2.4Km/H)

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 4.58% higher speed than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
2.71m/sec2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
2.84m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
3.54m/sec2 (-0.43m/sec2)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
3.97m/sec2
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
2.2m/sec2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
2.19m/sec2 (-0.01m/sec2)
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
2.4m/sec2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
2.36m/sec2 (-0.04m/sec2)

Gravel Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was 0.47% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
64.2Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
63.9Km/H
Gravel Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
64.2Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
63.9Km/H (-0.3Km/H)

Gravel Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 3.87% better traction on gravel than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
10199N
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
10610N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Gravel Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
10199N (-411N)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
10610N

Sand Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one sand traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 13.76% better traction in sand than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
8897N
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
10317N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Sand Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
8897N (-1420N)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
10317N

Grass Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was better during one grass traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo had 0.52% better traction on grass than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
2879N
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
2864N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Grass Traction: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
2879N
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
2864N (-15N)

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 16.67% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
7.5 Points
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
8 Points
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8 Points
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
7 Points (-3 Points)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
10 Points

Noise

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 5.43% quieter than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
72.57dB
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
68.63dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
73.8dB (+3dB)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
70.8dB
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
71.5dB (+3.4dB)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
68.1dB
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
72.4dB (+5.4dB)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
67dB

Wear

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 18.75% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
51860KM
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
63830KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
51860KM (-11970KM)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
63830KM

Value

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 25.44% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
16.39Price/1000
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
12.22Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
16.39Price/1000 (+4.17Price/1000)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
12.22Price/1000

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had a 7.84% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
8.67kg / t
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
7.99kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
8.74kg / t (+0.41kg / t)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8.33kg / t
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
8.7kg / t (+0.3kg / t)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8.4kg / t
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
8.57kg / t (+1.33kg / t)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
7.24kg / t

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lost 5.09% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
1533g
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
1455g
Total weight loss after wear test in grams, lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
1533g (+78g)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
1455g

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

In total the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo has been reviewed 7 times and drivers have given the tyre 85% overall.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has been reviewed 183 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Best Review for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
Given 98% 235/40 R18 on for 1,000 miles
Done about 1000 miles now. Dry grip is fantastic, super sharp and responsive. Done alot of cold (3-5 degrees) wet driving at night and they've never missed a beat. No wheelspin or loss of grip.

They absorb potholes and speed bumps wonderfully. Paid £129.99 a corner from Asda tyres, they were nearly £30 a corner cheaper than Michelin which my 19inch wheels are PS4S. I prefer the Bridgestones.
Helpful 119 - tyre reviewed on March 10, 2026
View all Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Given 100% 225/40 R18 on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I am a massive Goodyear fan. I had the Assym 3's on a previous car and never looked back.

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
Helpful 2543 - tyre reviewed on March 30, 2023
View all Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

On performance driving metrics, the Potenza Sport Evo most consistently looks like the “driver's tyre” in these shared results-especially in wet handling, where it wins 3 out of 3 direct comparisons and is repeatedly described as agile, direct, and controllable with broad reserves. It also has strong wet safety credentials in the SUV test, beating the Goodyear in wet braking (52.3 m vs 53.4 m) and key aquaplaning measures there (87.2 vs 84.8 km/h straight-line). If your priority is confidence and precision on a challenging road or spirited driving, Bridgestone's dynamic bias comes through.

The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, however, builds a stronger case as the best everyday high-performance choice. It is consistently quieter (e.g., 67.0 vs 72.4 dB in the SUV test; 70.8 vs 73.8 dB in Autobild) and consistently more efficient (rolling resistance wins in all three tests where measured, including 7.24 vs 8.57 kg/t in the SUV test). Most importantly for ownership cost, Autobild projects a huge wear advantage for Goodyear (63,830 km vs 51,860 km) and a markedly better value metric (12.22 vs 16.39 price/1000). Net: Bridgestone is the sharper tool; Goodyear is the smarter long-term buy.

Practical takeaway: if you'll actually use the tyre's limit (wet backroads, fast road, occasional track-style driving), the Bridgestone's handling dominance is hard to ignore-just expect more noise and higher running costs. If you want near-top-tier performance with noticeably better refinement and cost efficiency, the Goodyear is the more balanced recommendation.
Key Differences
  • Wet handling is the clearest performance separator: Bridgestone wins all wet-handling matchups (e.g., SUV 88.9 vs 87.8 km/h; Sport Auto 56.3 vs 56.0 km/h), aligning with its more confidence-inspiring limit behavior in the reports
  • Aquaplaning outcome depends on the test: Bridgestone leads in the SUV test (87.2 vs 84.8 km/h straight aquaplaning), but Goodyear is clearly stronger in Autobild (94.7 vs 91.1 km/h straight; 3.97 vs 3.54 m/s² curved)
  • Refinement consistently favors Goodyear: noise is materially lower in every shared test (largest gap in the SUV test: 67.0 vs 72.4 dB)
  • Efficiency consistently favors Goodyear: rolling resistance is lower in all measured comparisons (largest gap in the SUV test: 7.24 vs 8.57 kg/t), implying better fuel/EV consumption potential
  • Cost-per-km and durability favor Goodyear strongly where measured: Autobild wear 63,830 km vs 51,860 km and better value score (12.22 vs 16.39 price/1000)
  • Overall test placements vary by test intent: Bridgestone wins the Sport Auto performance-focused test (1st vs 2nd), while Goodyear dominates the broader Autobild ranking (2nd vs 11th) thanks to wear/value/efficiency weighting
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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.

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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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