Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 appear in 29 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 28 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | All Season | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 28 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.6 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89 | 94.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.3 112 | Avg rank 4.8 111413 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Avg rank 3.9 12109 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 11 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 6.2 764 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 4.7 412 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 6.7 111 | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 4.8 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 3.9 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.2 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 6.7 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus or Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus ranks higher on average than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus ranks better than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS Plus appears in 1 independent tests, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 in 28.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
