Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S: 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 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S appear in 45 tests, 11 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 29 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 4 S is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 16 | 29 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.4 | 87.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 5412 | Avg rank 4.2 111011 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.8 76 | Avg rank 3.1 141910 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 1.7 21 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.2 831 | Avg rank 4.1 101110 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.9 721 | Avg rank 5.7 31 | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 11 independent tests:
- 20262026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test
- 20252025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre Test
- 20242024 EVO Summer Tyre Test
- 20242024 Sports Car Tyre Test
- 20222022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Tyre Test
- 20212021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test
- 20212021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test
- 20202020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test
- 20202020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test
- 20202020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 3.1, compared to 4.8 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to no data for the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.2 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport or Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ranks higher on average than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ranks better than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport appears in 16 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S in 29, with 11 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
