The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting battles in the ultra-high-performance (UHP) segment. Bridgestone enters the fight with the all-new Potenza Sport Evo, its latest-generation UHP flagship designed to push performance even further. Standing in its way is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, a well-proven benchmark that has consistently delivered an impressive balance of wet grip, dry performance and everyday usability.
New challenger versus established benchmark—can Bridgestone’s latest Potenza finally take the fight to one of the strongest UHP tires on the market? Let’s find out.
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Results: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The results presented here are from the Autobild 2026 Summer Tire Test, where 20 of the best summer tire models were selected. The accompanying graph provides a side-by-side comparison of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 across various performance categories, with the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo serving as the benchmark at 100%.
The tire size of interest is the 245/45R19 tire size, a popular choice for vehicles like the BMW 5 series & Audi A6. For further insights into various tire sizes, feel free to consult our latest tire size table. The tests were conducted using a BMW 5 Series (G60) as the test vehicle.
Wet
In wet braking, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 1.2 m shorter, at 42.9 m versus 44.1 m, giving it a 3% advantage. Wet handling was almost identical, with the Bridgestone just 0.2 km/h faster, while both tires scored the same 8 points subjectively, resulting in a 0% difference.
In straight aquaplaning, the Goodyear resisted aquaplaning at 3.6 km/h higher speed, reaching 94.7 km/h versus 91.1 km/h, a 4% advantage. Overall, the Goodyear has the slight edge in the wet, mainly through better braking and aquaplaning performance.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 :
- +3% in Wet Braking
- 0% in Wet Handling (lap time)
- 0% in Wet Handling (subj)
- +4% in Aquaplaning
Dry
In dry braking, both tires were identical at 34.5 m, giving a 0% difference. In dry handling, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.7 km/h faster, reaching 100.5 km/h versus 99.8 km/h, a 1% advantage.
The bigger difference came in subjective dry handling, where the Goodyear scored 1.3 points higher, with 8 points versus 6.7 points, giving it a 7% advantage. Overall, dry braking is equal, but the Goodyear feels noticeably stronger and more confident in dry handling.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 :
- 0% in Dry Braking
- +1% in Dry Handling
- +7% in Dry Handling (subj)
Wear
In wear, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 11,970 km longer, reaching 63,830 km versus 51,860 km for the Bridgestone, giving it a 23% advantage. For abrasion, the Goodyear produced 78 g less material loss, at 1,455 g versus 1,533 g, giving it a 5% advantage. Overall, the Goodyear is clearly stronger for longevity, with both better wear life and lower abrasion.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 :
- +23% in Mileage
- +5% in Abrasion
Comfort & Noise
In comfort, both tires scored the same 8 points, giving a 0% difference. For noise, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 3.0 dB quieter, recording 70.8 dB versus 73.8 dB for the Bridgestone, giving it a 4% advantage. Overall, ride comfort is equal, but the Goodyear delivers a noticeably quieter drive.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 :
- 0% in Comfort (subj)
- +4% in Exterior Noise
Rolling Resistance
In rolling resistance, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 recorded 0.41 N/kN lower resistance, at 8.33 N/kN versus 8.74 N/kN for the Bridgestone, giving it a 5% advantage.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 :
- +5% in Rolling Resistance
Price
For 245/45 R19, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo costs €186, while the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 costs €190. That makes the Goodyear just €4 more expensive, a small 2% price premium. With such a small price gap, the decision will come down more to performance priorities than cost alone.
Tire size: 245/45 R19
- Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 : € 190
Difference: +2% more expensive for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Summary
From my perspective, this is a clear slam-dunk victory for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. When tires from the top manufacturers go head-to-head, the result is usually decided by small margins and trade-offs. This is one of the rare cases where that simply does not happen.
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 delivers stronger wet braking, better aquaplaning resistance, noticeably better dry handling, much longer wear, lower abrasion, lower noise and better rolling resistance—all for just 2% more. It deserves real credit for how complete it is. Even against Bridgestone’s brand-new Potenza Sport Evo, the well-proven Goodyear benchmark still shows just how high the bar is in the UHP segment.
Dr Edwin Pang