77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
86/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
5 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 — Compared (September 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
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
8 professional tests
User signal (40%)
94/100
2,005 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 — better treadwear and wet. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R if comfort and dry matter most to you.
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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)
Eagle F1 Supercar 3R leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar 3R | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | 78 |
| Tire Rack owners | 95 | 94 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 98 | 94 |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 97% | 93% |
| Dry Handling Long Run (% of best) | 99% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar 3R | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 77 |
| Tire Rack owners | 30 | 55 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Supercar 3R leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar 3R | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 50 |
| Tire Rack owners | 69 | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 74 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar 3R | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 56 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar 3R | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 61 | 65 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 59 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Supercar 3R leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar 3R | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 98 | 93 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 85 |
| Dry | 93 | 86 |
| Wet | 66 | 83 |
| Comfort | 82 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 70 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 90 |
| Handling | 98 | 96 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #1/5 · Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Cup 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 vs 3R vs Toyo R888R | 93% #2/8 · The BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested! | +3.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling Long Run | Dry | 99% #1/3 · 2026 Tire Rack Streetable Track Tyre Test | 99% #5/6 · The BEST Track Day Tyres for 2024 | -0.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/5 · Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Cup 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 vs 3R vs Toyo R888R | 33% #3/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test | +66.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 94% #3/5 · The BEST Streetable Track Tyres in 2026 Tested | 100% #1/8 · The BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -5.6 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3R is widely regarded as a premier track-focused tire that offers exceptional dry grip and predictable handling characteristics. While it excels in competitive environments and warm weather, users emphasize that it is a specialized tool not intended for daily street use, where its longevity and performance profile are less ideal compared to grand touring tires.
Pros
- Exceptional dry track grip that outperforms many competitors
- Predictable handling and excellent communication at the limit
- Superior thermal stability that resists becoming greasy under heat
- Surprisingly comfortable ride quality compared to other track-oriented tires
Cons
- Short tread life, typically limited to 2-3 track days
- Requires a warm-up period to reach optimal performance
- Not recommended for daily street driving due to rapid wear and specialized design
- Performance in wet conditions degrades significantly as the tread wears down
Observations
- Users report that the tire pairs exceptionally well with vehicles equipped with MagneRide suspension, enhancing comfort and performance.
- Drivers of high-performance platforms like the C8 Corvette and Porsche Cayman report significant performance gains over stock or alternative track tires.
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 is widely regarded as a premier track-focused tire that offers exceptional dry-weather grip and steering precision for high-performance vehicles. While it provides surprising levels of feedback and stability for a semi-slick, users emphasize that it is not a traditional daily driver tire, as it requires significant heat to reach optimal performance and suffers from rapid tread wear and compromised wet-weather safety.
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather traction and cornering grip
- High levels of steering feedback and communicative handling
- Predictable and progressive breakaway characteristics at the limit
- Strong, stiff sidewalls that enhance stability during spirited driving
- Surprisingly capable on track for a street-legal tire
Cons
- Very short tread life and rapid wear
- Poor performance in cold temperatures and standing water
- Requires significant heat to reach optimal operating grip
- High price point relative to longevity
- Tendency to pick up and throw road debris due to sticky compound
Observations
- Users with high-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive sports cars (e.g., Corvette, M2, GT3) report the most significant benefits in traction, though they also experience the fastest wear.
- Drivers of lighter vehicles (e.g., Mazda MX-5) note that the tire's stiff sidewall significantly improves steering precision compared to standard performance tires.
- Some users on AWD platforms noted that the tire's performance is highly dependent on proper tire pressure management to avoid overheating during track sessions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R | B · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 12 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 5/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 100 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Vertical Serrated Band | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Goodyear
85
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 — better treadwear and wet. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R if comfort and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 scores 90 vs 64 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 scores 83 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R scores 82 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R scores 93 vs 86 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
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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.