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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (2026)

Efficiency and calm versus performance and precision — Goodyear's two premium summer philosophies, clearly defined.

Goodyear builds its summer passenger range around two very different promises. The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 is the brand's answer for drivers who want a premium everyday tyre — one that keeps fuel bills low, rides quietly, and handles confidently without demanding anything in return. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is a different animal entirely: a multi-award-winning performance tyre developed for drivers who want the best available, with the test results to back that up. Both are genuinely accomplished, but they serve fundamentally different priorities.

Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Good for
High-mileage daily commuters Compact and family car drivers Fuel efficiency and low running costs Drivers prioritising ride comfort and quiet rolling
Not ideal for
Drivers needing sharp dry braking performance Performance cars on 21" or larger wheels Those prioritising outright handling feedback
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Good for
Performance and sports car drivers Drivers wanting multi-award-winning all-round ability Those who prioritise dry handling and braking Enthusiasts upgrading from previous Asymmetric generations
Not ideal for
Budget-conscious drivers prioritising fuel economy Smaller cars on 15" or 16" rims Drivers for whom rolling resistance is the top priority

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Number of tests
22
25
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
5.6
2.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
88
287

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
94%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
93%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Dry handling - objective
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Dry steering response
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Wet
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
93%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
86%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
96%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
95%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
99%
Wet handling - objective
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
99%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Wet Handling Objective
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
Comfort
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
94%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
99%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
97%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
94%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
86%
Costs
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
88%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
98%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
99%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
95%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
65%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%
Price/value
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
100%

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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
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Verdict

Choose the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 if you drive a compact or mid-size car, cover significant daily mileage, and want a quiet, efficient premium tyre that handles safely in all conditions without demanding anything from you. It delivers excellent value and low running costs. Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if you drive a performance car, want the best available all-round tyre, and value the dry precision, long wear life and multi-test-winning credentials that justify the higher price. For most enthusiast or premium car drivers, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is one of the safest choices on the market today.

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