Comparison: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs. Nokian Powerproof
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Nokian (81%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 85% of the Nokian Powerproof. The first tyre test of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2022 245/45 R19 test, where both the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and the Powerproof were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is made in Germany and Powerproof is made in Finland.
| # | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Nokian Powerproof |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | R17 - R19 | R17 - R20 |
| Price | Set your car's tyre size | |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Segment | Premium | Upper-middle |
| Tested | 2x | 11x |
| Best place | 1. 245/40 R19 Autobild 2022 | 2. 245/45 R18 Autobild 2020 |
| Worst place | 1. 245/40 R19 Autobild 2022 | 21. 215/55 R17 Autobild 2022 |
| Average place | 1 | 7.45 |
| Last test | 2022 | 2022 |
| Best rating | Exemplary 245/40 R19 Autobild 2022 | Exemplary 225/55 R17 autobild 2019 |
| Worst rating | Conditionally recommended 215/55 R17 Autobild 2022 | |
| Wet | % | 79.7 % |
| Aquaplaning - cross | 70.5% | 71.8% |
| Aquaplaning - longitudal | 68% | 80.7% |
| Wet handling | 94.5% | 86.3% |
| Wet braking | 83.5% | 79.4% |
| Wet circle cornering | 93% | 81.6% |
| Wet handling - objective | 100% | 77% |
| Wet side guide | 100% | 79.3% |
| Dry | % | 82.8 % |
| Dry braking | 98% | 87.8% |
| Dry handling | 89.5% | 84.1% |
| Dry lane changing | 90% | 87% |
| Dry steering response | 95% | 77.5% |
| Dry handling - objective | 100% | 81.7% |
| Comfort | % | 71.3 % |
| Comfort | 88.5% | 64.3% |
| Exterior noise | 83% | 64.1% |
| Costs | % | 64.8 % |
| Rolling resistance | 85.5% | 69.5% |
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 6,7 | 7,0 | 6,3 | ||||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Rating: Outstanding | 8,6 | 9,7 | 8,0 | ||||
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Good + | 7,6 | 8,0 | 7,3 | ||||
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