Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport S 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 6 and Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 appear in 32 tests, 1 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 6 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 28 tests.
How the Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 4 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 Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP, UUHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 28 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 3.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.3 | 88 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 111413 | Avg rank 3.5 54 | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.9 12109 | Avg rank 3.5 214 | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.2 764 | Avg rank 3.0 131 | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 4.7 412 | No data | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.7 111 | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.8 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 3.9 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.2 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 6.7 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 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 Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 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 Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 appears in 28 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 in 4, with 1 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 →