The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato C3 — a battle you didn’t expect, but can’t ignore! On one side stands the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, a proven titan from the ultra-high performance (UHP) segment, built for razor-sharp handling and dynamic grip. On the other, the all-new, highly impressive Pirelli Cinturato C3, designed for the touring segment but punching way above its weight. Can the C3, with its fresh innovation and all-round capabilities, really take on the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6’s fierce UHP pedigree? It’s a clash of comfort versus performance, agility versus endurance, and reputation versus revolution — and it’s going to be epic!
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Results: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato C3
The results presented here are from the Al Volante 2025 Summer Tire Test, where 7 of the best summer tire models were selected. The accompanying graph provides a side-by-side comparison of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato C3 across various performance categories, with the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 serving as the benchmark at 100%.
The tire size of interest is the 225/55R18 tire size, a popular choice for vehicles like the Kia Sportage & Subaru Forester. For further insights into various tire sizes, feel free to consult our latest tire size table.
Wet
In wet braking, both the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and the Pirelli Cinturato C3 stop at exactly 29.4 meters, showing no difference between the two tires. In wet handling, the Cinturato C3 completes the lap 0.16 seconds faster than the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, a small advantage of about 0% when rounded. In straight-line aquaplaning, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 maintains 0.2 km/h higher speed than the Cinturato C3, translating to a 0% difference when rounded.
Overall, wet performances are extremely close, with only marginal differences between these two tires.
Cinturato C3 :
- 0% in wet braking
- ~0% in wet handling
- ~0% in aquaplaning
Dry
In dry braking, both the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and the Pirelli Cinturato C3 stop at exactly 36.9 meters, showing no difference between the two tires.
Cinturato C3 :
- 0% in dry braking
Noise
In noise testing, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is 1.0 dB quieter than the Pirelli Cinturato C3, giving it a 1% advantage in overall noise reduction.
Cinturato C3 :
- -1% in exterior noise (+1 dB)
Rolling Resistance
In rolling resistance, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 has 1.3 N/kN lower resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, offering a 15% advantage in efficiency.
Cinturato C3 :
- +18% in rolling resistance
Price
In 225/55R18 size, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 is €6 cheaper than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, making it 4% more affordable.
Tire size: 225/55R18
- Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 : € 161
- Cinturato C3 : € 155
Difference: -4% more cheaper for Cinturato C3
Summary
Despite coming from the touring segment, the impressive Pirelli Cinturato C3 managed to match the ultra-high performance Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 in wet and dry braking, stayed right on its heels in wet handling and aquaplaning, offered lower rolling resistance, and even came at a lower price — a remarkable performance that proves the C3 can stand toe-to-toe with one of the UHP greats.
Dr Edwin Pang