Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20: 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 Nankang Noble Sport NS20 appear in 33 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 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 28 tests.
How the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, 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 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 still wins on efficiency, 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 wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 28 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 7.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.3 | 80.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Nankang Noble Sport NS20
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 111413 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.9 12109 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.2 764 | Avg rank 7.9 21 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 4.7 412 | No data | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.7 111 | Avg rank 1.8 221 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 8.7 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 9.0 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 7.9 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, 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 Nankang Noble Sport NS20?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ranks higher on average than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ranks better than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 appears in 28 independent tests, Nankang Noble Sport NS20 in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →