Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R: 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 Cup 2 R 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 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 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 Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport if
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 16 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 2.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.4 | 84.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 5412 | Avg rank 2.8 242 | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.8 76 | Avg rank 2.3 554 | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.2 831 | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.9 721 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport |
💧 Wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 4.8 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.2 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 3.0 for the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport or Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ranks higher on average than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R 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 Cup 2 R 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 Cup 2 R in 6.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
