Comparison: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has a better rating of 94% compared to 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was done in 2022, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is made - Germany.