Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — it’s a showdown between American engineering and European refinement. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, a press test darling in Europe, is finally making its way to the U.S. market. But how will it fare against a tire born and bred for American roads, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02? This is more than a test — it’s a turf war. Let’s see who domina
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Results: Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Results below were taken from Tire Rack’s Ultra High Performance vs. Max Performance Summer Tires Test. A total of 11 tires were tested on Tire Rack’s proving ground including the max & ultra high performance summer tires. The graph below shows the comparison between Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 based on the relevant performance category. The Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark.
The tire size of interest is a 275/35R19 which is a common tire size for BMW M2 & M3. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle for this tire test is a 2024 BMW M2.
Wet
In wet braking, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 stopped in 129.9 feet, 4 feet shorter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6’s 133.9 feet — a 3% advantage for the Continental. However, in wet handling, the Goodyear responds with a subjective score of 8.81 out of 10 compared to the Continental’s 8.13, a 3% edge in feel and confidence. On the stopwatch, the Goodyear completes the wet handling lap in 30.08 seconds, narrowly beating the Continental’s 30.26 seconds by 0.18 seconds, or 1% faster.
While the Continental leads in pure braking force, the Goodyear offers sharper handling and quicker lap times — a clear edge for drivers chasing wet performance agility.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 :
- -3% in wet braking
- +3% in wet handling (subj)
- +1% in wet handling (lap time)
Dry
In dry braking, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stops slightly shorter at 101.5 feet, just 0.3 feet ahead of the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02’s 101.8 feet — a negligible 0% difference. Subjective dry handling goes to the Continental with a score of 8.19 out of 10, edging out the Goodyear’s 8.13. On the dry handling track, the Continental completes the lap in 28.19 seconds, 0.39 seconds faster than the Goodyear’s 28.58 seconds — a 1% advantage.
While braking is nearly identical, the Continental counters with slightly better steering feel and a quicker lap, giving it the edge in dry performance.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 :
- ~0% in dry braking
- ~0% in dry handling (subj)
- -1% in dry handling (lap time)
Noise/Comfort/Ride Quality
In terms of noise, comfort, and ride quality, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 scores 7.42 out of 10, slightly ahead of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6’s 7.17 — a 1% advantage in overall refinement.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 :
- -1% in average of Noise, Comfort & Ride Quality.
UTQG ratings
The Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 has a UTQG treadwear rating of 340, while the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is rated at 300 — giving the Continental a 13% higher treadwear score. Despite this, both tires carry the same 30,000-mile warranty. This suggests that while the Continental may have a slight edge in compound longevity, real-world mileage is expected to be similar under warranty terms.
| Brand | Tireline | Size | Tread Wear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | ExtremeContact Sport 02 | All | 340 | AA | A |
| Goodyear | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | All | 300 | AA | A |
Price
In 275/35R19, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is priced at $294, making it $25 cheaper than the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 at $319 — a 9% price advantage in favor of the Goodyear.
Tire size: 275/35R19
- ExtremeContact Sport 02 : $ 319
- Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 : $ 294
Difference: -9% more cheaper for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Summary
The Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 impresses with stronger wet braking, quicker dry handling lap times, and a slightly more refined ride. Meanwhile, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 counters with sharper wet handling, faster wet lap times, and a 9% lower price. Both offer strong all-round performance, but your pick depends on whether you prioritize dynamic agility or balanced comfort with braking confidence.
Dr Edwin Pang