Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The pattern is clear: the Pilot Sport 4 S wins far more often overall (11 vs 2 test wins) because it stacks up consistently well in the safety-critical categories-especially wet braking-while also being quieter and typically more efficient. The Eagle F1 SuperSport's best moments come when the test prioritises steering response, balance and exploitable grip at the limit (often showing up in subjective handling scores and some wet/dry handling results), but it is also the tire with the widest swing depending on size/fitment and test set-up-most notably the 2026 AutoBild Sports Cars result where it finished last with very weak wet braking and wet handling.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been thirteen tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | two | |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | eleven |
While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is better than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Sharper, more engaging steering/limit balance in multiple tests (often strong subjective dry & wet handling scores, e.g., EVO 2025: 66 vs 56 subjective dry)
- Can be very fast in handling disciplines when the fitment suits it (e.g., EVO 2025 dry handling 66.88 s vs 67.96 s; Tire Reviews 2022 dry handling win 52.18 s vs 52.5 s)
- Frequently strong aquaplaning resistance (multiple straight/curved aquaplaning wins across tests)
- Often priced below the Michelin in like-for-like tests (wins price category 3-0), sometimes meaning better upfront value if performance is close
- Best-in-class wet braking consistency (wins 11-1; often several metres shorter, e.g., 47.3 m vs 51.5 m in AutoBild Sports Cars 2026)
- More consistent all-round test finishing and overall victories (11 test wins vs 2), with fewer “bad days” across sizes
- Better refinement: typically quieter and more comfortable (noise wins 8-1; comfort advantages in Tire Reviews 2022: 9.5 vs 8.5)
- Lower rolling resistance and generally better efficiency (wins 11-1; e.g., AutoBild Sports Cars 2026: 8.5 vs 10.31 kg/t)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during ten dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S stopped the vehicle in 2.39% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during four dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was 0.49% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during six dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was 1.31% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during three subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scored 2.94% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Subj. Road Score
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during one subj. road score tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scored 7.49% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Subj. Road Score: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during eleven wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S stopped the vehicle in 4.8% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was 0.16% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was 1.12% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during four subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scored 4.7% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during four wet circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was 2.32% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Circle: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during seven straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S floated at a 0.58% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport slipped out at a 2.8% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during three subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scored 9.43% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scored 2.08% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Subj. Noise: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Noise
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during eight noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S measured 1.76% quieter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Noise: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport weighed 2.03% less than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Tire Weight: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Price
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during three price tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport cost 2.86% less than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Price: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during eleven rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S had a 8.56% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport Driver Reviews
Drivers generally describe the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport as a very high-grip, confidence-inspiring UUHP tire with standout dry handling, sharp turn-in, and excellent steering feedback, often performing impressively on occasional track use thanks to strong heat tolerance and consistency. Wet performance is commonly rated as good for the category (with many finding it surprisingly capable), and a number of users report better-than-expected tread life for a performance tire. The most repeated trade-offs are a firmer, harsher ride and, for some cars/uses, faster wear and less reassuring traction on cold/damp/greasy surfaces-especially as tread depth gets low.
Based on 62 reviews with an average rating of 84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Driver Reviews
Across the reviews, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is most often described as a top-tier UHP summer tire with standout dry and wet grip, strong braking, and high confidence at speed. Many drivers also report surprisingly good comfort for the category and, in higher-scoring reviews, better-than-expected tread life. The most consistent drawbacks are high price and a recurring complaint of softer sidewalls leading to less sharp turn-in/steering feel for some vehicles and driving styles; several also note higher noise on coarse surfaces or as the tire ages. As expected for a max-performance summer tire, multiple reviewers warn it is unsafe in snow/ice.
Based on 156 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Tires I already drove on my 322hp Megane RS: PS4, PS4s, PS3, Nokian Powerproof and now the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport in 235/40/18.
Dry grip and feedback is great! Full throttle out of the corner is easy (works great with some added negative camber). It gives you so much confidence. The feedback is superb and now I really can push the car to its limits. I think they behave the same as the PS4s but it is difficult to compare because I've changed the suspension this year.
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Conclusion
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport is best viewed as the more “driver's” tire when conditions and fitment suit it. In EVO 2025 (235/35 R19) it delivered a standout performance and finished 2nd overall, beating the Michelin on wet braking (27.79 m vs 29.15 m), wet handling, and dry handling (66.88 s vs 67.96 s), with much stronger subjective dry scores (66 vs 56). That kind of result aligns with its reputation for sharp responses and an adjustable balance-attributes that matter on a demanding road loop or occasional track day.
The practical takeaway: if you want one premium summer tire that nails everyday performance-car duties-wet safety, predictable grip, low noise and better efficiency-the Pilot Sport 4 S remains the default pick even when it's expensive. Choose the Eagle F1 SuperSport when steering immediacy and limit behaviour matter most, and you're confident your exact size/vehicle pairing is known to work well-because when it doesn't, the downside shows up first and hardest in the wet.
Key Differences
- Wet braking is the biggest separating factor: Michelin wins 11 of 13, and gaps can be large (e.g., 4.2 m shorter in AutoBild Sports Cars 2026).
- Efficiency strongly favours Michelin: rolling resistance wins 11-1, with sizable spreads in some tests (e.g., 8.5 vs 10.31 kg/t in AutoBild Sports Cars 2026).
- Refinement trends Michelin: it wins noise 8-1 and often scores better for comfort/road manners, while Goodyear can be noisier/firm depending on surface.
- Handling character differs: Goodyear more often delivers quicker steering response and higher subjective 'fun'/precision; Michelin is slightly less “edgy” but very controlled and predictable.
- Aquaplaning results are mixed but often tilt Goodyear in specific straight/curved measures; Michelin can be excellent too but is less frequently the top scorer across the shared set.
- Fitment sensitivity: Goodyear shows higher variability (from 2nd in EVO 2025 to last in AutoBild Sports Cars 2026 with 'unbalanced' feel), while Michelin is more consistently competitive across cars/sizes.
Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.