78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
24 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone TZ300A 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.
VS
86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
27 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport — better handling, dry and wet. 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
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Sport leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | TZ300A | Eagle F1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 91 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Sport leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | TZ300A | Eagle F1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 86 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Sport leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | TZ300A | Eagle F1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 80 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | TZ300A | Eagle F1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Sport leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | TZ300A | Eagle F1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 91 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone TZ300A | Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 86 |
| Dry | 80 | 92 |
| Wet | 79 | 88 |
| Comfort | 74 | 83 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 78 |
| Handling | 78 | 91 |
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78
/ 100
Tire A
86
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Firestone TZ300A is generally regarded as a reliable, value-oriented summer tire that offers a strong balance of longevity and dry-weather performance. While many users praise its durability and comfort, opinions are polarized regarding road noise and wet-weather handling, with some drivers experiencing significant noise issues or inconsistent grip in challenging conditions.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and overall longevity
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling
- High value-for-money proposition
- Comfortable ride quality on various road surfaces
Cons
- Inconsistent road noise levels, with some users reporting intrusive drone
- Variable wet-weather performance and occasional aquaplaning concerns
- Lack of steering feedback or 'wallowy' feel on certain vehicle setups
- Poor performance in freezing temperatures or heavy snow
Observations
- Users with heavier vehicles (e.g., Citroen C4 Grand Picasso) noted occasional skittishness during acceleration on damp surfaces.
- Drivers of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Fiat Panda) reported excellent torque management and comfort.
- Some users noted that the tire's handling characteristics can feel 'wallowy' at higher speeds on secondary country roads.
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 · Firestone TZ300A | B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Firestone
86
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport scores 91 vs 78 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport scores 92 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport scores 88 vs 79 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport scores 83 vs 74 on comfort.
Tire A · Firestone TZ300A
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
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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.