Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 appear in 44 tests, 8 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 14 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 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.0 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | 87.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Avg rank 4.8 335 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Avg rank 4.3 632 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 8.0 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Avg rank 4.8 213 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.4 11 | Avg rank 6.0 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Avg rank 7.5 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 8 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 7.7 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.4 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 7.5 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 ranks better than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 in 14, with 8 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →