72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
167 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 3 — 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
Tire B
Michelin
Michelin Pilot Sport 3
83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 — better handling, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
Pilot Sport 3 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 GS-D3 | Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 93 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport 3 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 GS-D3 | Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport 3 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 GS-D3 | Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport 3 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 GS-D3 | Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport 3 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 GS-D3 | Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 | Michelin Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 83 |
| Dry | 85 | 93 |
| Wet | 79 | 86 |
| Comfort | 66 | 79 |
| Noise | – | 77 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 70 |
| Handling | 73 | 92 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 is widely regarded as a high-performance summer tire that excels in wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance. While many users praise its aggressive tread design and confidence-inspiring grip, the consensus is tempered by reports of inconsistent manufacturing quality, rapid tread wear, and a tendency to develop noise issues due to uneven wear or flat-spotting.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Strong dry pavement handling and cornering stability
- Distinctive, sporty tread pattern
- Predictable and progressive breakaway characteristics
Cons
- High rate of tread wear and short lifespan
- Prone to developing 'wheel bearing' style noise from uneven wear or scalloping
- Poor performance in cold, snow, or icy conditions
- Inconsistent quality control across different manufacturing origins (e.g., Germany vs. Thailand/China)
Observations
- Users with rear-wheel-drive sports cars often reported 'twitchy' handling in cold or damp conditions.
- Owners of heavier vehicles or those with specific alignment settings noted accelerated inner-edge wear.
- Some users observed that performance and noise levels varied significantly depending on the country of manufacture.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Max Performance Summer tire | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Goodyear
83
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 — better handling, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 scores 92 vs 73 on handling.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 scores 79 vs 66 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 scores 70 vs 61 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 scores 93 vs 85 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 3
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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.