Goodyear 245/45 R18 100Y Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 2024

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 245/45 R18 100Y XL is a premium summer ultra-high-performance tyre developed for drivers seeking strong dry-road performance, confident wet braking, precise handling and refined everyday driving comfort. This specification combines an XL reinforced construction with a 100Y service description and Goodyear's performance-focused technologies for high-performance passenger cars.

About Goodyear  245\ 45 R18 100Y Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6     2024

Tyre Size and Fitment

The 245/45 R18 specification features a 245 mm section width, 45-series profile and 18-inch rim diameter. Goodyear's official specification confirms the exact 245/45R18 100Y XL size, with a 675 mm overall diameter, 8.0-inch measuring rim and approved rim range of 7.5–9.0 inches. The tyre uses an asymmetric tread pattern and is designed for high-performance passenger cars. 

Load and Speed Rating

The 100 load index corresponds to a maximum load of 800 kg per tyre, while the Y speed rating corresponds to a maximum rated speed of 300 km/h, subject to correct inflation, tyre condition and the vehicle manufacturer's requirements. The XL construction provides reinforced load capability for this specification. 

Dry-Road Performance

The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 uses Goodyear's Dry Contact Plus technology, designed so the tyre's contact area adapts to driving style and road conditions. This technology is intended to support responsive steering and strong dry-road handling in performance-oriented driving. 

Wet-Road Performance

Goodyear's Wet Braking Pro technology uses a compound designed to create greater micro-contact with the road surface, supporting wet braking and grip. For the exact 245/45 R18 100Y XL specification, the EU tyre label lists an A wet-grip rating. 

Ultra-High-Performance Design

The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is positioned by Goodyear as an ultra-high-performance summer tyre. Its asymmetric tread pattern is designed for performance on both dry and wet roads, while the tyre has no prescribed direction of rotation and should be installed according to the sidewall's directional mounting indication, including the outside marking.

Comfort and Noise

The exact 245/45 R18 100Y XL version carries an external rolling-noise rating of 70 dB. Goodyear also highlights reduced interior noise as part of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6's comfort characteristics. 

Rolling Resistance and EV-Ready Design

The exact size carries a B rolling-resistance rating. Goodyear also describes the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 as EV-Ready, using low-rolling-resistance technologies, reduced tyre mass and aerodynamic sidewall development to help manage energy consumption and range in electric vehicles. 

Rim Protection

This specification includes Goodyear's RIM PROTECTION Technology, which uses a thicker section of the lower sidewall near the rim to provide additional protection against contact with kerbs.

Summer Use

The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is a summer tyre intended for warm-weather road use. It is not a dedicated winter tyre for severe snow or freezing conditions. 

Production Year

This product is specified as 2024. The exact 245/45 R18 100Y XL version was introduced in the 2024 model-year period, with one catalogue listing its release date as March 1, 2024. The actual manufacturing date of an individual tyre should be verified from its DOT/production marking on the sidewall. 

Who Should Consider This Tyre?

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 245/45 R18 100Y XL is suitable for drivers of compatible passenger cars who want a premium UHP summer tyre combining high-speed capability, strong wet braking, dry-road handling, rim protection and a documented balance between rolling efficiency and driving comfort.