Continental SportContact 7 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The data shows the SportContact 7 dominating dry performance (clean sweep in dry braking and handling) and taking a narrow edge in wet braking. The Asymmetric 6 counters with superior curved aquaplaning, lower noise in nearly every test, and better wear/value in the large ADAC study. If you prize outright pace and shortest braking, Continental is the benchmark; if you prioritize refinement, economy and wet safety margins in standing water, Goodyear stands out.
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 eight tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental SportContact 7 | five | |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | two | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Continental SportContact 7 is better than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 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
- Best-in-class dry braking and handling across tests
- Consistently short wet braking distances
- Precise, stable steering with high peak grip
- Strong efficiency on abrasion/fuel in ADAC despite performance focus
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance, especially curved
- Low noise and lower rolling resistance in most tests
- Competitive wet and dry balance with friendly, progressive handling
- Stronger wear and value metrics in ADAC
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 2.7% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental SportContact 7
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 0.58% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental SportContact 7
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 1.12% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental SportContact 7
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one 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 5% more points than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 2.75% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental SportContact 7
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 4.47% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental SportContact 7
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 0.1% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental SportContact 7
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 0.45% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental SportContact 7
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 scored 5.26% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental SportContact 7
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 had 0.7% higher lateral wet grip than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental SportContact 7
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 0.37% higher speed than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 4.85% higher speed than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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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 3.03% more points than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 scored 3.45% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Noise: Continental SportContact 7
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Noise
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during seven noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 2.2% quieter than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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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 14.57% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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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 17.78% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Price
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three price tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 cost 3.13% less than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Price: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from seven 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 2.13% lower rolling resistance than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 used 1.79% less fuel than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental SportContact 7
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 emitted 14.56% less particle wear matter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Abrasion: Continental SportContact 7
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Real World Driver Reviews
Continental SportContact 7 Driver Reviews
Across 91 reviews, the Continental SportContact 7 is widely praised as an exceptionally high-grip UUHP summer tyre, with standout wet performance that many drivers say feels nearly as secure as the dry, plus strong braking and confidence-inspiring handling. Many also note good feedback and stability (including in cooler temperatures for a summer tyre), and several consider it a top choice for fast road use and occasional track work. The main recurring drawback is rapid tread wear/short lifespan (especially under spirited driving or track use), with a secondary theme of higher road noise and a firmer, harsher ride on some cars.
Based on 98 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%
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Conclusion
Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the more rounded daily performer: it's typically quieter, offers lower rolling resistance, frequently resists aquaplaning better (notably curved), and in ADAC posted longer projected mileage with stronger value. It runs the leaders very close on pace and can out-handle in certain wet/dry subjective measures, but usually gives up a small margin in pure braking. Choose Continental for maximum grip and shortest stops; choose Goodyear for balanced real-world use, refinement, and cost-efficiency. The practical takeaway: SC7 for drivers who push on and prioritize performance margins, A6 for those seeking a quieter, thriftier, wet-weather-confident all-rounder.
Key Differences
- Dry performance: Continental sweeps dry braking/handling; Goodyear typically trails by small margins
- Wet braking: Continental edges Goodyear in most tests; Goodyear occasionally matches or nicks it
- Aquaplaning: Goodyear often leads curved aquaplaning; straight-line is usually a wash
- Noise/refinement: Goodyear is quieter in the majority of results
- Efficiency and wear: Goodyear shows lower rolling resistance and longer projected mileage (ADAC)
- Price/value: Goodyear often cheaper and rated better for value; Continental commands a performance premium
Overall Winner: Continental SportContact 7
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental SportContact 7 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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