79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
80/100
17 professional tests
User signal (40%)
84/100
72 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Kumho Ecsta LE Sport — 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.
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75
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Objective (60%)
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No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
43 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Kumho Ecsta LE Sport 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 SuperSport leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Ecsta LE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 SuperSport leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Ecsta LE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ecsta LE Sport leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Ecsta LE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 60 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 74 |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Ecsta LE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Ecsta LE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 SuperSport leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Ecsta LE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 72 |
| DriverReviews owners | 86 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | Kumho Ecsta LE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 75 |
| Dry | 88 | 81 |
| Wet | 81 | 76 |
| Comfort | 67 | 78 |
| Noise | 87 | – |
| Treadwear | 72 | 72 |
| Handling | 91 | 72 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/8 · The BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested! | 10% #10/11 · 2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 Tyre Test | +15 | 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 SuperSport is widely regarded as a high-performance, track-capable tire that offers exceptional dry grip, precise steering feedback, and excellent value compared to premium competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. While it excels in spirited driving and handling, some users report a firmer ride, increased road noise, and inconsistent performance in cold or damp conditions, with tread wear varying significantly based on vehicle torque and driving style.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- Direct and communicative steering feedback
- Strong value proposition compared to Michelin and Continental alternatives
- Impressive wet weather performance for a UUHP tire
- Robust sidewall construction providing high-speed stability
Cons
- Increased road noise and NVH compared to comfort-oriented tires
- Performance drop-off in cold temperatures or damp conditions
- Tread wear can be rapid on high-torque or track-heavy applications
- Stiffer ride quality may be perceived as harsh on poor road surfaces
- Occasional reports of overnight flat-spotting
Observations
- Users with high-torque FWD hot hatches noted excellent traction off the line but reported faster front-tire wear.
- Drivers switching from factory run-flat tires consistently reported significant improvements in comfort, steering feel, and overall grip.
- Performance varies by manufacturer-specific OE markings (e.g., Audi vs. BMW spec), with some users noting differences in sidewall stiffness and compound behavior.
The Kumho Ecsta LE Sport is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that punches above its price point, offering impressive dry and wet grip for spirited driving. While many users praise its handling characteristics and comfort, opinions are polarized regarding its long-term durability and road noise, with some reports of inconsistent tread wear and sidewall fragility.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry and wet traction
- Predictable, progressive handling at the limit
- Improved ride comfort compared to some OEM alternatives
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life across different vehicle setups
- Reports of sidewall weakness and bubbling
- Increased road noise on imperfect surfaces
- Performance drop-off as the tire reaches the end of its tread life
Observations
- Users with high-torque, front-wheel-drive vehicles frequently reported accelerated front-tire wear.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles (e.g., Alfa Romeo 159) noted that the tire performs well initially but may struggle with the vehicle's weight over time.
- Owners of performance-oriented cars (e.g., Golf R, Audi RS4) noted that the tire provides excellent value for rear-axle fitments.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | B · Kumho Ecsta LE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 19 | — |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 23″ | — |
| Tread depth | 7 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 080 - 300 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Serrated Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Goodyear
75
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Kumho Ecsta LE Sport if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scores 91 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Ecsta LE Sport scores 78 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scores 88 vs 81 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scores 81 vs 76 on wet.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta LE 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.