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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Dunlop SP Sport 9000 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Dunlop

Dunlop SP Sport 9000

Summer Max Performance tires

Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
64/100
70 owner reviews
Dry
77
Wet
67
Comfort
65
Treadwear
66
Handling
61

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
27 owner reviews
Dry
92
Wet
88
Comfort
83
Treadwear
78
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

5 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Sport leads by 15
A — Dunlop SP Sport 9000
77
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
92
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 9000Eagle F1 Sport
Tyre Reviews owners 75 91

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Sport leads by 21
A — Dunlop SP Sport 9000
67
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
88
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 9000Eagle F1 Sport
Tyre Reviews owners 64 86

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Sport leads by 18
A — Dunlop SP Sport 9000
65
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
83
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 9000Eagle F1 Sport
Tyre Reviews owners 62 80

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Sport leads by 12
A — Dunlop SP Sport 9000
66
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
78
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 9000Eagle F1 Sport
Tyre Reviews owners 65 76

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Sport leads by 30
A — Dunlop SP Sport 9000
61
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
91
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 9000Eagle F1 Sport
Tyre Reviews owners 61 91

Scores at a glance

Dunlop SP Sport 9000 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop SP Sport 9000Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
Relative Score 67 86
Dry 77 92
Wet 67 88
Comfort 65 83
Treadwear 66 78
Handling 61 91

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dunlop SP Sport 9000

The Dunlop SP Sport 9000 is a polarizing performance tire that receives mixed reviews regarding its wet-weather capabilities and noise levels. While many users praise its dry-road handling and aesthetic appeal, a significant portion of owners report issues with rapid tread wear, high road noise, and inconsistent traction in wet or cold conditions.

Pros

  • Strong dry-weather handling and cornering stability
  • Predictable and progressive grip characteristics for many users
  • Attractive, distinctive tread pattern
  • Competitive price point compared to other premium performance brands

Cons

  • High levels of road noise that often worsen as the tire wears
  • Rapid and inconsistent tread life
  • Poor wet-weather performance and hydroplaning resistance for many drivers
  • Harsh ride quality, particularly on run-flat or low-profile variants

Observations

  • High-horsepower vehicles (e.g., C63 AMG, 350z) frequently report difficulty with off-the-line traction and excessive wheel spin.
  • Users with heavy sedans or those carrying heavy loads noted significantly accelerated tread wear.
  • Drivers of vehicles with specific suspension setups (e.g., Jaguar X-Type) reported issues with sidewall integrity and premature tire failure.
Tire B Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented tire that delivers impressive wet and dry grip, often rivaling more expensive premium competitors. While most users praise its comfort, low noise levels, and steering responsiveness, a minority of drivers report concerns regarding sidewall stiffness and inconsistent feedback during spirited driving.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry traction
  • High value-for-money proposition compared to premium rivals
  • Superior ride comfort and low road noise
  • Effective rim protection design

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback for some drivers
  • Reports of premature wear or tread degradation under harsh conditions
  • Occasional quality control issues such as high-speed vibrations
  • Braking performance occasionally cited as inferior to top-tier performance tires

Observations

  • Users fitting these to performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution) noted significant improvements in steering sharpness over stock tires.
  • Drivers of family-oriented or ladder-frame SUVs reported a surprising increase in ride comfort despite the tire's UHP classification.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport 9000 B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
CategorySummer Max Performance tiresSummer Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport scores 91 vs 61 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport scores 88 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport scores 83 vs 65 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport scores 92 vs 77 on dry.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 9000
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.