58
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
40/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R — 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
91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
84/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
94/100
1,988 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R — better treadwear, comfort 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 R leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar EMT | Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 92 |
| Tire Rack owners | 79 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 R leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar EMT | Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
| Tire Rack owners | 55 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 45 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 R leads by 38
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar EMT | Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 56 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 95 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 R leads by 38
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 R leads by 51
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar EMT | Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 39 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 R leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar EMT | Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 95 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 58 | 91 |
| Dry | 79 | 94 |
| Wet | 55 | 83 |
| Comfort | 56 | 94 |
| Noise | 54 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 39 | 90 |
| Handling | 80 | 96 |
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Headline score
58
/ 100
Tire A
91
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R is a specialized, track-focused tire that offers exceptional dry-weather grip and steering precision for high-performance vehicles. While it excels in competitive driving and track-day environments, users emphasize that it is not suitable for daily driving, particularly due to its rapid tread wear, poor wet-weather performance, and lack of cold-temperature capability.
Pros
- Unrivaled dry-weather traction and cornering grip
- Precise steering response and communicative feedback
- Excellent performance consistency during track sessions
- Superior stability at high speeds
Cons
- Extremely short tread life and rapid wear
- Significant safety risks in wet or cold conditions
- High purchase price and high cost-per-mile
- Increased road noise and harsh ride quality
Observations
- Performance is highly dependent on vehicle-specific alignment settings; improper camber can lead to premature shoulder wear.
- Users note that the tire requires significant heat to reach optimal operating temperatures, making it feel 'sketchy' or stiff during short street trips.
- The tire is frequently cited as a 'one-trick pony' for track-day enthusiasts, with many users recommending the Pilot Sport 4S as a more practical alternative for street-driven vehicles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT | B · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
58
/ 100
Goodyear
91
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R — better treadwear, comfort and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R scores 90 vs 39 on treadwear.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R scores 94 vs 56 on comfort.
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You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R scores 92 vs 54 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R scores 83 vs 55 on wet.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
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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.