Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 appear in 27 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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 21 tests.
How the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 6 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 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 21 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 96.2 | 88.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.2 13191 | Avg rank 6.3 212 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.2 3128 | Avg rank 5.8 15 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.8 1133 | Avg rank 6.0 32 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Avg rank 11.5 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 21 | Avg rank 6.5 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 6.3 for the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.8 for the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.0 for the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 11.5 for the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.5 for the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 ranks better than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 appears in 21 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 in 6.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →