Tests 72 · 14 tests Owners 77 · 261 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test (wet handling)
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Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 14 + 1 road tests and 261 + 308 owner reviews. How we score
Eagle F1 SuperSport leads, 78–74 Narrow edge
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Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 77 · 308 reviews
“I used them for my PS3’s last year, got the cash back offer too. Saved a fortune over the other big name tyre suppliers.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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87
Dry
Eagle F1 SuperSport +1473Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 1 tests 87 67 Reviews found online 87 82 Eagle F1 SuperSport: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 87 = 87
Pilot Sport 3 PS3: 60% × 67.2 + 40% × 82.2 = 73
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81
Wet
Eagle F1 SuperSport +279Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 1 tests 82 76 Reviews found online 80 84 Eagle F1 SuperSport: 60% × 82.4 + 40% × 79.9 = 81
Pilot Sport 3 PS3: 60% × 76.2 + 40% × 84.3 = 79
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51
Comfort
Pilot Sport 3 PS3 +2273Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests 26 ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 68 75 Eagle F1 SuperSport: 40% × 26.4 + 60% × 67.5 = 51
Pilot Sport 3 PS3: 40% × 70 (est.) + 60% × 75.4 = 73
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Sport 3 PS3. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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50
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / – tests 33 – Reviews found online 75 – Eagle F1 SuperSport: 60% × 32.8 + 40% × 75.3 = 50
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65
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 3 PS3 +166Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 65 66 Eagle F1 SuperSport: 60% × 65.8 (est.) + 40% × 64.5 = 65
Pilot Sport 3 PS3: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 65.5 = 66
No road tests of treadwear for Eagle F1 SuperSport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Sport 3 PS3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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85
Handling (owners)
Eagle F1 SuperSport +481Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Reviews found online 85 81 -
23
Efficiency
Pilot Sport 3 PS3 +3154Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 1 tests 23 54
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 74 |
| Dry | 87 | 73 |
| Wet | 81 | 79 |
| Comfort | 51 | 73 |
| Noise | 50 | – |
| Treadwear | 65 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 85 | 81 |
| Efficiency | 23 | 54 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Eagle F1 SuperSport
74
/ 100
Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Pilot Sport 3 PS3 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #7/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | 95% #3/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 95% #8/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | 97% #3/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 98% #4/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 82% #8/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | 89% #3/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 80% #8/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | 97% #3/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 80% #8/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | 80% #3/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 73% #4/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 82% #3/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/10 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test | #10/16 2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 225/45 R17 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Eagle F1 SuperSport
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and high-speed stability
- Precise steering response and high-feedback handling
- Strong track-day performance and heat tolerance
Cons
- Rapid tread wear on high-torque vehicles or track use
- Increased road noise and harsher ride quality
- Reduced grip and confidence in cold or damp conditions
Tire B Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry grip
- Outstanding wet-weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- Enhanced ride comfort and compliance over road imperfections
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear, particularly with spirited driving
- Softer sidewalls can result in a slightly spongy or 'squidgy' feel during aggressive cornering
- Higher initial purchase price compared to some mid-range alternatives
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Community sentiment regarding the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (PS3) is mixed, with users commending its wet grip, aquaplaning resistance, and daily ride comfort. However, enthusiasts often note soft sidewalls and subdued sportiness compared to the PS2, with many recommending newer iterations like the PS4 and PS4S for sharper handling and reduced road noise.
mx5nutz.com
·2025-11-11
“PS3 or rainsports do pretty well for daily use with the odd track day too.”
r/tires
·3 upvotes ·2025-08-02
“Michelin PS3 MO1 vs Pirelli Pzero MO About to order 4 new tires for this 2012 Mercedes CLS500 SB (X218), but tire choices are quite limited. Sizes: 255/40R18 99Y front 285/35R18 97Y rear Currently running Pirelli Pzero MO on all corners, which are in desperate need of replacement. Unfortunately, Michelin PS4, PS5 or PS4S are not available in both these sizes in Europe. The PS4 has been quite an improvement over the PS3 iirc, so it feels wrong to go for the PS3. However, the Pirelli Pzero MO isn’t the newest PZ5 iteration nor the previous PZ4 I suppose. So… Should we go for another set of Pirelli Pzero or the Michelin PS3? (PFA) Read more”
mbworld.org
“In the past I've used the DWS on several cars including a 2002 Carrera 4..........yes I put High Performance All Seasons on a Porsche. They were much quieter and tread wear was much better than summer tires. After years of pushing it to the limit I've mellowed in years and attitude. Not too much over the limit driving these days so the DWS fits my needs perfectly. However, I was not aware that this tire is available in 20 or 21 inch tires??? I have also had good results with Michelin PS3 All Seasons but they are not available (at least from Tire Rack) for the GL 20" or 21" set up.”
Top themes
#Wet grip performance#Aquaplaning resistance#Comparison to PS4#Comfortable daily driving#Soft sidewall feel#Road noise issues#Availability and sizing
Based on 37 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 75 | — |
| 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 | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
74
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Narrow edge: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport — better dry. Pick the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 if efficiency and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 scores 54 vs 23 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 scores 73 vs 51 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scores 87 vs 73 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
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Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 3 PS3?
Which is better in the wet, Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 3 PS3?
Neither, by our numbers: 81 vs 79 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 3 PS3?
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport, 87 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 3 PS3?
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3, 73 vs 51 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 3 PS3?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 66 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Which rolls more easily, Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 3 PS3?
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3, 54 vs 23 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology