Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus: 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 Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus appear in 26 tests, 2 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 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 Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 5 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 Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 21 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 96.2 | 83.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.2 13191 | Avg rank 10.3 1 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.2 3128 | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.8 1133 | Avg rank 5.4 4 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 1.3 21 | No data | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 21 | Avg rank 6.5 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 10.3 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 12.7 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.4 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to no data for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.5 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 ranks higher on average than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 appears in 21 independent tests, Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus in 5, with 2 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 →