68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
64/100
10 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 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
83
/ 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 G:2 if comfort matters 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 G:2 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 94 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 77 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 55 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 50 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 74 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 56 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 65 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 59 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 93 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 83 |
| Dry | 88 | 86 |
| Wet | 62 | 83 |
| Comfort | 74 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 70 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 90 |
| Handling | – | 96 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 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 Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G2 is highly regarded by enthusiasts, particularly Corvette owners, for its exceptional performance and handling characteristics. Users consistently praise its ability to manage high-horsepower applications and its reliability as an OEM-spec tire, though availability has become a significant concern as the product line faces potential discontinuation.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and handling for high-horsepower vehicles
- Strong performance in wet conditions and resistance to hydroplaning
- Reliable OEM-spec fitment for performance vehicles like the Corvette
- Consistent track record for spirited driving and road course use
Cons
- Increasingly difficult to source as a replacement tire
- Limited availability for specific factory-spec sizes
- Uncertainty regarding long-term production support
Observations
- Strong preference noted among Corvette owners for maintaining factory-original tire specifications.
- High-horsepower vehicle owners report superior control and safety compared to alternative tire brands.
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 G:2 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Trackday and Competition Summer tire | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Goodyear
83
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 — better treadwear and wet. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 scores 90 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 scores 83 vs 62 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 scores 74 vs 67 on comfort.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2
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.