Tests 73 · 14 tests Owners 77 · 258 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 4 — 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 + 21 road tests and 258 + 12,691 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 83–76
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Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,691 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 45 in 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (dry braking)
“Those are Pilot sport 4 (all season). If it had s after the 4 it would be the summer high performance version. I put the pilot sport 4 on wife's GTI autobahn 2016. Great handling tire, stiff side walls, not the smoothest ride but best overall.”
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
Level87Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 20 tests 87 89 Reviews found online 87 85 Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 96% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 99% 98% Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 87% Eagle F1 SuperSport: 60% × 86.6 + 40% × 87.4 = 87
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.1 + 40% × 84.5 = 87
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82
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 +890Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 20 tests 83 93 Reviews found online 80 85 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 96% 91% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 96% 96% Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 91% Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 85% 92% Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 97% 97% Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 98% 97% Eagle F1 SuperSport: 60% × 82.8 + 40% × 80.1 = 82
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 93.1 + 40% × 84.7 = 90
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52
Comfort
Pilot Sport 4 +2577Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 6 tests 28 83 Reviews found online 68 72 Eagle F1 SuperSport: 40% × 28.2 + 60% × 68 = 52
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 83.4 + 60% × 72.4 = 77
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50
Noise
Pilot Sport 4 +2171Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 13 tests 33 73 Reviews found online 75 ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 99% 99% Eagle F1 SuperSport: 60% × 32.9 + 40% × 75.4 = 50
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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65
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 +671Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 78 Reviews found online 64 60 Eagle F1 SuperSport: 60% × 65.5 (est.) + 40% × 64.3 = 65
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.5 = 71
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 0.35).
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86
Handling (owners)
Eagle F1 SuperSport +581Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 4 Reviews found online 86 81 -
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Efficiency
Pilot Sport 4 +5276Why this score
Source Eagle F1 SuperSport Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 14 tests 24 76 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 86% 99%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 83 |
| Dry | 87 | 87 |
| Wet | 82 | 90 |
| Comfort | 52 | 77 |
| Noise | 50 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 86 | 81 |
| Efficiency | 24 | 76 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Eagle F1 SuperSport
83
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4
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.
In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport finished ahead 1 times and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Pilot Sport 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% | 97% | −1.4 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 98% | +1.0 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 99% | 87% | +12.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 91% | +5.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 96% | +0.3 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 85% | 92% | −6.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% | 97% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 97% | +1.1 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% | 91% | +9.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 84% #7/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | 70% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Autobild Sportcars Summer Tire Test R20 | 90% #3/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% | 99% | −12.6 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 73% | 66% | +7.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/10 | #4/10 | – | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
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 4
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction with outstanding resistance to aquaplaning
- Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and a reduction in cabin noise compared to standard run-flat tires
- Progressive and predictable breakaway limits during spirited driving
Cons
- Faster-than-average treadwear, particularly under aggressive driving or on rear-wheel-drive performance cars
- Softer sidewalls can lead to a slight lack of initial steering precision and a vague feel at the limit for hardcore enthusiasts
- Performance drops off significantly in cold, freezing, or snowy winter conditions
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
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 line as a premium upgrade offering exceptional dry and wet grip, precise handling, and superior ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires. While celebrated for performance, users frequently discuss its high price tag, faster treadwear, and noticeable drop in EV efficiency. Some drivers also note increased road noise and reduced traction when temperatures drop near freezing.
r/BMW
·1 upvote ·2024-09-24
“I basically always ran Michelins on the BMWs I had. Pilot Super Sport on the E91 335d (which unexpectedly did really well wrt longevity with 600nm+ and a heavy foot) and now PS4 ZP (so the runflat type) on my 320hp F31 330d. They are just really really good. Pretty pricey though.”
r/JettaGLI
·59 upvotes ·2026-09-27
“Reminder: Tires are the key to this car Just replaced my Michelin Pilot Sport 4 AS tires with a new set ahead of the rainy season. Lasted 36K miles. It was the best mod to the car and a fresh set reminded just how good a brand new set is. The car is glued to the road, riding wonderfully smooth and quiet. Spend the money, get the best tires for you. The tune can wait. And it will need it.”
r/tires
·2 upvotes ·2026-07-28
“Those are Pilot sport 4 (all season). If it had s after the 4 it would be the summer high performance version. I put the pilot sport 4 on wife's GTI autobahn 2016. Great handling tire, stiff side walls, not the smoothest ride but best overall.”
Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Run-flat replacement upgrade#Treadwear and longevity#Cold weather performance#Road noise and comfort#EV range and efficiency#Comparison to Continental tires
Based on 246 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 75 | 62 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 23″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 7 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 080 - 300 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Serrated Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 27 | 27 |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
83
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better efficiency, comfort and noise. Where the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 76 vs 24 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 77 vs 52 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 71 vs 50 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 90 vs 82 on wet.
Pick tire A
Your priority is dry handling
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport won 2 of 2 shared dry handling tests.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4
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Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 4?
Which is better in the wet, Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 90 vs 82 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 4?
Neither, by our numbers: 87 vs 87 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 50 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 77 vs 52 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Eagle F1 SuperSport or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 vs 24 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