Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 appear in 22 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 19 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 5 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 19 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 81.8 | 94.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.9 22 | Avg rank 4.5 8612 | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 211 | Avg rank 3.8 498 | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 5.3 644 | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 6.0 15 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 6.3 22 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 4.5 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.8 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R or Michelin Pilot Sport 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R ranks better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R appears in 3 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in 19.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
