Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Across 12 shared professional tests in multiple sizes (18-20”), the Michelin wins far more often overall (10 wins vs 2 for the Goodyear), driven largely by repeatable advantages in braking (especially wet) and efficiency/refinement. The Goodyear, however, repeatedly fights back in the more driver-focused disciplines-particularly wet handling and subjective “fun/precision”-and in some tests (notably EVO 2025) it looks genuinely brilliant to drive despite a clear penalty in rolling resistance.
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 twelve tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | two | |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | ten |
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
- Engaging, track-leaning steering response and limit adjustability; often tops subjective dry handling (e.g., EVO 2025: 66 vs 56 points) and can be the quicker tire on a dry lap in several tests
- Strong wet handling and controllable balance in many comparisons (category edge: 6 wet-handling wins vs Michelin's 5), often praised for traction out of corners and confidence at the limit
- Frequently competitive aquaplaning resistance, especially straight-line and curved aquaplaning in multiple tests (helps when conditions deteriorate at speed)
- Often priced below the Michelin in like-for-like tests (price category: 3 wins vs 0), sometimes offering strong performance-per-pound when not at premium pricing
- Outstanding braking consistency, especially in the wet (wins wet braking 10/12 times; examples include 2024 Sports Car test: 53.4 m vs 57.3 m, ~6.8% shorter)
- Lower rolling resistance and strong “economy” performance across tests (wins rolling resistance 10/12 times; e.g., EVO 2024: 8.5 vs 10.44 kg/t, ~18.6% advantage)
- High overall test consistency and balance across wet/dry disciplines-reflected in 10 overall wins out of 12 shared tests (including #1/10 in the 2026 ACE test)
- Refinement strengths: typically lower noise and better comfort/road manners in comparative data (noise category: 7 wins vs 1), making it easier to live with daily
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eleven 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 2.63% 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 five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was 0.72% 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 eleven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S stopped the vehicle in 4.46% 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 five tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was 0.63% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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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 three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was 1.62% 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 eleven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S floated at a 0.41% 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 four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during three subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scored 10.75% 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 eight tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during seven noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S measured 1.71% 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 eleven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during ten rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S had a 7.54% 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 61 reviews with an average rating of 84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Driver Reviews
Across 130 reviews, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is widely praised for outstanding dry and wet grip, short braking distances, and high confidence on both spirited road use and occasional track days. Many drivers report improved ride comfort and reduced noise versus runflats, along with predictable behavior at the limit and generally good longevity for a UHP tire. A minority note softer sidewalls leading to less precise steering/turn-in, higher price, and some noise on coarse surfaces. Overall sentiment skews strongly positive given the high proportion of top scores.
Based on 149 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 “specialist” option: often sharper and more adjustable at the limit, and frequently quicker in wet handling (6 wins vs 5) with strong aquaplaning results in several tests. In the right size/car pairing it can feel exceptional (e.g., EVO 2025: faster dry handling by ~1.6% and better wet braking by ~4.7%), but it's also the tire more likely to give up measurable safety margin in key areas (notably wet braking in multiple tests) and it commonly pays for its dynamic edge with higher rolling resistance.
The practical takeaway: PS4S is the consistently fast, confidence-inspiring all-rounder that keeps winning complete tests; F1SS is the one to choose when steering response, balance and “track-capable road tire” character matter more than outright braking consistency and efficiency.
Key Differences
- Overall consistency: Michelin leads the shared test set decisively (10 overall wins vs Goodyear's 2), including a big gap in the 2026 ACE test (PS4S 1st/10 on 141 points vs F1SS 8th/10 on 129).
- Wet braking safety margin: Michelin wins wet braking 10/12 times and often by meaningful distances (e.g., 2022 Tire Reviews: 52.91 m vs 56.65 m; 2024 Sports Car: 53.4 m vs 57.3 m).
- Driving feel and agility: Goodyear more frequently earns praise for sharpness and adjustability, and it often leads subjective handling scores (especially in EVO-style road/track evaluations).
- Wet handling vs wet stopping: Goodyear can be quicker around wet handling courses (6 category wins) and can resist aquaplaning well, but that doesn't always translate into the shortest wet braking-Michelin tends to stop shorter even when not the fastest on the wet lap.
- Efficiency/ownership costs: Michelin has a repeated rolling-resistance advantage (10 wins), while Goodyear is commonly among the weaker tires here (e.g., EVO 2025: 9.7 vs 8.3 kg/t; Auto Bild 2025: 9.3 vs 8.4 kg/t).
- Value volatility: Goodyear sometimes undercuts Michelin on price, but it can also be hard to justify when priced at the top end without leading key objective metrics (e.g., ACE 2026 noted it as one of the most expensive while only mid-pack overall).
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.