Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Nankang AR 1: 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 Nankang AR 1 appear in 17 tests, 1 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 wet, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Nankang AR 1 performs. It takes the win in dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 1 test.
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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang AR 1 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | Nankang AR 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 16 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 6.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.4 | 80.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Nankang AR 1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | Nankang AR 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 5412 | Avg rank 10.0 | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.8 76 | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Nankang AR 1 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.2 831 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.9 721 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Nankang AR 1 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Nankang AR 1
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.0 for the Nankang AR 1.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Nankang AR 1
The Nankang AR 1 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.8 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Nankang AR 1
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 5.5 for the Nankang AR 1.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Nankang AR 1
The Nankang AR 1 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 2.9 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport or Nankang AR 1?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport ranks higher on average than the Nankang AR 1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nankang AR 1 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 Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport ranks better than the Nankang AR 1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport appears in 16 independent tests, Nankang AR 1 in 1, with 1 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 →