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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Dunlop SP Sport 3000 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Dunlop

Dunlop SP Sport 3000

All Season High Performance tires

Dunlop SP Sport 3000 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
20 owner reviews
Dry
85
Wet
74
Comfort
76
Noise
–
Treadwear
70
Handling
64

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Summer Max Performance tires

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
88/100
29 professional tests
User signal (40%)
86/100
193 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
88
Comfort
68
Noise
49
Treadwear
74
Handling
88

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport 3000 if comfort matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

6 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 leads by 5
A — Dunlop SP Sport 3000
85
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
90
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 3000Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Professional tests (TWG score) – 87
Tire Rack owners – 93
Tyre Reviews owners 81 94

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 leads by 14
A — Dunlop SP Sport 3000
74
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
88
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 3000Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Professional tests (TWG score) – 86
Tire Rack owners – 91
Tyre Reviews owners 64 90

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SP Sport 3000 leads by 8
A — Dunlop SP Sport 3000
76
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
68
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 3000Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Professional tests (TWG score) – 59
Tire Rack owners – 88
Tyre Reviews owners 69 82

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop SP Sport 3000
–
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
49
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 3000Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Professional tests (TWG score) – 49

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 leads by 4
A — Dunlop SP Sport 3000
70
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
74
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 3000Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Tire Rack owners – 80
Tyre Reviews owners 66 74

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 leads by 24
A — Dunlop SP Sport 3000
64
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
88
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 3000Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Tyre Reviews owners 64 88
DriverReviews owners – 86

Scores at a glance

Dunlop SP Sport 3000 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop SP Sport 3000Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Relative Score 73 81
Dry 85 90
Wet 74 88
Comfort 76 68
Noise – 49
Treadwear 70 74
Handling 64 88

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dunlop SP Sport 3000

The Dunlop SP Sport 3000 is generally regarded as a competent, comfortable, and quiet summer tire that excels in dry road performance and ride quality. While many users appreciate its handling characteristics and refinement, the consensus is heavily polarized by inconsistent tread life and significant performance degradation in wet or cold conditions as the tire wears.

Pros

  • Excellent dry road grip and handling precision
  • High levels of cabin comfort and low noise output
  • Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
  • Predictable and progressive feedback in dry conditions

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear, particularly on high-performance vehicles
  • Significant loss of wet-weather traction as tread depth decreases
  • Poor performance in cold, snowy, or icy conditions
  • Inconsistent longevity across different vehicle platforms

Observations

  • High-horsepower vehicles (e.g., C63s AMG) struggle with traction, suggesting the tire is ill-suited for high-torque applications.
  • Drivers of luxury sedans (e.g., Lexus SC430) value the stiff sidewall construction for maintaining steering tracking and preventing tramlining.
Tire B Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is widely regarded as a top-tier ultra-high-performance tire that excels in balancing daily comfort with impressive wet and dry grip. Most users report a significant improvement in handling, noise levels, and ride quality compared to their previous tires, making it a highly competitive and often more affordable alternative to premium rivals like the Michelin Pilot Sport series.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry grip with predictable handling at the limit.
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise for a performance-oriented tire.
  • Strong value proposition compared to other premium UHP brands.
  • Excellent steering responsiveness and feedback.
  • Effective rim protection design.

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear reported by many users, particularly under spirited driving.
  • Soft sidewalls can lead to a 'squishy' or floaty feeling during aggressive cornering.
  • Some reports of high road noise on rough or non-smooth asphalt surfaces.
  • Performance can be inconsistent until the tires reach optimal operating temperature.

Observations

  • Users transitioning from run-flat tires to the Asymmetric 6 consistently report a transformative improvement in ride comfort and a reduction in tramlining.
  • Owners of heavier vehicles or those with high-torque setups often report faster-than-expected tread wear on the rear axle.
  • Drivers of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Mazda MX-5, Suzuki Swift) frequently praise the tire's agility and progressive behavior at the limit.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Dunlop SP Sport 3000

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Positive

Community opinion on the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is largely positive, with many drivers praising its balance of performance, wet/dry grip, and pricing compared to direct competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport series. While a few users noted concerns regarding comfort, cold-weather performance in tests, or potential high-speed vibrations, the vast majority recommend them as top-tier daily driving and spirited performance tires.

r/TyreReviews ·4 upvotes ·2026-08-22

“215/45 R17 — Primacy 4+ or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 for a daily driver My current tyres have developed deep cracks so they need replacing. The annoying part is that half the tyres people recommend simply don't exist in 215/45 R17, which cuts the list down fast. The two that keep coming up are the Michelin Primacy 4+ and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, but they seem built for completely different drivers. Context: 2024 skoda Fabia 1.5 TSI. I'm not a sporty driver commuting and errands, occasionally push the pedal on an on-ramp, nothing crazy. Hot dry climate with heavy rain in winter and zero snow, so summer tyres only. What I actually want is longevity, comfort and solid wet grip. Quiet would be a bonus. Is the Asymmetric 6 just overkill for how I drive? And is there anything else in this size I should be looking at Read more”

r/TyreReviews ·3 upvotes ·2026-08-05

“Goodyear EfficentGrip Performance 2 vs. Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 I'm struggling to choose between the two as there is currently a deal on which means the difference in price is only £5 per tyre. I think that means the Asy6 is the no brainer, but my use case doesn't call for a UHP. I value comfort, road noise and resistance to dry cracking over anything else. I don't do many miles. I've already got the Asy6 on the rear axle (came with the wheels) and I'm looking to buy 2 new tyres for the front. I'll need rears at some point probably in the next year. I'd like my car to be more comfortable on broken roads, but I don't think the tyres are the main issue. The car is a Merc C180 estate family car. With 2 young kids, I don't exactly push the car hard. It mostly sits on the motorway or pootles around town. Am I overthinking it? Fronts: 225/45/17 Rears: 245/40/17”

r/TyreReviews ·1 upvote ·2026-08-22

“I've had the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (235/45/18). They were really sturdy, comfort was super bad with them and I sold them for half the price. These are sport tyres, you do not need them.”

r/tires ·1 upvote ·2025-12-06

“No EV ready logo on Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 I recently bought Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 255/45R19 104Y XL SCT tyres. According to this article, this tyre should contain EV Ready logo but my tyres do not have it. I discussed with seller and they claimed that this tyres are ev ready even if it does not have the ev ready logo. Is that possible ? Can i trust that my tyres are EV Ready ?”

Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Comparison with Michelin#Daily driving comfort#Wear and durability#Value and pricing#Track usage limitations

Based on 21 community posts

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport 3000 B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
CategoryAll Season High Performance tiresSummer Max Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available—98
Rim diameters—17″ – 23″
Tread depth—7 - 9/32″
UTQG—260 - 300 AA A
Treadwear warranty—30,000 mi
Sidewall—Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band
Max pressure—50 - 51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport 3000 if comfort matters most to you.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 88 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 88 vs 74 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop SP Sport 3000 scores 76 vs 68 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 90 vs 85 on dry.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 3000
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.