80
/ 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 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect — 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
92
/ 100
Objective (60%)
77/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
94/100
1,994 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect — better comfort, treadwear and noise. 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 Cup 2 Connect leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 93 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 94% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 96% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 80 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 91% | 100% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 84% | 88% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 80% | 98% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 60 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 60 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 88 |
| DriverReviews owners | 86 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 92 |
| Dry | 88 | 94 |
| Wet | 81 | 88 |
| Comfort | 67 | 94 |
| Noise | 87 | 97 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 90 |
| Handling | 91 | 96 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Tire A
92
/ 100
Tire B
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 86% #8/14 · 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test | 96% #5/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | -9.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #7/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | 99% #9/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | -4.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 96% #5/8 · The BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested! | 99% #3/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | -3.3 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #8/9 · 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 92% #3/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | -10.7 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #8/8 · 2019 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test | 100% #4/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 73% #4/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 49% #10/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | +24 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/7 · 2023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer Tyre Test | 33% #3/4 · 2022 Track Day Tyre Test | -16.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #4/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | 94% #7/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | +3.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #3/7 · 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre Test | 100% #1/4 · 2022 Track Day Tyre Test | -8.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 84% #8/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | 88% #8/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | -4.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 80% #8/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | 98% #2/4 · 2022 Track Day Tyre Test | -17.1 | 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 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect is widely regarded as a premier track-focused tire that offers a sophisticated balance between extreme dry-weather performance and surprising street-legal usability. While users praise its exceptional grip, communicative feedback, and heat tolerance during high-performance driving, it remains a specialized product that demands careful management of expectations regarding tread life and wet-weather limitations.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and consistent performance during track sessions.
- Improved heat tolerance and durability compared to previous generation track tires.
- Surprisingly high levels of comfort and lower noise levels for a tire in this performance category.
- Predictable and progressive breakaway characteristics at the limit.
- Stronger wet-weather performance than traditional track-only rubber.
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, particularly when subjected to aggressive track use.
- High price point, compounded by the additional cost of the optional Track Connect sensor kit.
- Sticky compound prone to picking up road debris and throwing it against the vehicle body.
- Performance significantly degrades as the tire approaches the wear bars.
- Not suitable for cold weather or heavy snow conditions.
Observations
- Users noted that vehicle-specific OE specifications (e.g., Porsche vs. BMW vs. standard) can result in noticeable differences in steering feel and grip levels.
- Drivers of lighter, agile platforms (like the Honda Fit or Subaru) reported excellent rotation and track performance, while heavier vehicles may experience faster shoulder wear.
- The 'Connect' system compatibility varies by vehicle, with some users reporting difficulty integrating the sensor kit with non-supported car models.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | B · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | Summer Trackday and Competition 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?
80
/ 100
Goodyear
92
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect — better comfort, treadwear and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect scores 94 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect scores 90 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect scores 97 vs 87 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect scores 88 vs 81 on wet.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect
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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.