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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 80–73

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Pilot Sport 4

Summer

Tests 84 · 21 tests Owners 75 · 12,676 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test (curved aquaplaning)

“Much deserved extra care and new PS4 tires today! Switched over to Michelin PS4 High Performance summer tires from Continental run flats on my C43, and it’s a world of difference in terms of ride quality and noise. She also got the much needed love and care with a nice hand car wash! Jealous GL63 peeking from behind, next post will be a side-by-side photo!”

Tests 72 · 14 tests Owners 76 · 252 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 7 in 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test (curved aquaplaning)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 85

    Dry

    Level
    85
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Eagle F1 SuperSport
    Professional tests (TWG score)8784
    Reviews found online8185
    Dry Braking (% of best)80%94%
    Dry Handling (% of best)98%95%
  2. 87

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 4 +7
    80
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Eagle F1 SuperSport
    Professional tests (TWG score)9081
    Reviews found online8178
    Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best)80%97%
    Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best)80%99%
    Wet Braking (% of best)100%82%
    Wet Circle (% of best)96%100%
    Wet Handling (% of best)100%99%
  3. 78

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport 4 +34
    44
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Eagle F1 SuperSport
    Professional tests (TWG score)8328
    Reviews found online7168
  4. 74

    Noise

    Pilot Sport 4 +23
    51
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Eagle F1 SuperSport
    Professional tests (TWG score)7636
    Reviews found online7274
    Exterior Noise (% of best)90%95%
  5. 70

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 4 +6
    64
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Eagle F1 SuperSport
    Professional tests (TWG score)76–
    Reviews found online6164
  6. 78

    Handling

    Eagle F1 SuperSport +5
    83
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Eagle F1 SuperSport
    Reviews found online7883
Scores at a glance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 4Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Relative Score 80 73
Dry 85 85
Wet 87 80
Comfort 78 44
Noise 74 51
Treadwear 70 64
Handling 78 83

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Pilot Sport 4

Eagle F1 SuperSport

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.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Sport 4Eagle F1 SuperSportΔBoth?
Curved Aquaplaning Curved 100% #1/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test 98% #3/7 · 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test +2.4 Different tests
Dry Braking Dry 80% #3/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 94% #7/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test −14.5 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #4/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test 95% #8/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test +3.4 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 97% #2/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test 83% #7/7 · 2024 Autobild Sportscars Summer TIre Test R20 +14.1 Different tests
Exterior Noise Noise 90% #3/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 95% #7/7 · 2024 Autobild Sportscars Summer TIre Test R20 −5.4 Different tests
Noise Other 99% #4/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test 99% #4/7 · 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre Test +0.8 Different tests
Price Other 63% #9/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test 47% #8/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test +15.8 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 25% #4/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test 17% #6/7 · 2024 Sports Car Tyre Test +8.3 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 100% #1/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 98% #4/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test +2.1 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 70% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 80% #7/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test −10.0 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 100% #1/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 94% #3/7 · 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test +6.3 Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling Subj 96% #2/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test 80% #4/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test +15.8 Different tests
Longitudinal Aquaplaning Wet 80% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 97% #4/7 · 2024 Autobild Sportscars Summer TIre Test R20 −16.8 Different tests
Transverse Aquaplaning Wet 80% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 99% #3/7 · 2025 Autobild Sportcars Summer Tire Test R20 −18.6 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 82% #8/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test +17.7 Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 96% #10/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test 100% #3/7 · 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test −3.8 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test 99% #3/7 · 2025 Autobild Sportcars Summer Tire Test R20 +1.2 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 4 review

Tire B 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
All owner themes in the Eagle F1 SuperSport review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Positive

Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (and PS4S) is overwhelmingly positive, with users frequently praising the massive grip, excellent steering feel, and dramatic improvements in ride quality compared to OEM run-flats. While some note that they wear out relatively quickly and can be noisy on highways or sensitive to cold temperatures (below 40°F), they are widely considered a top-tier performance tire for both daily driving and spirited use.

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/BRZ_ZD8 ·2 upvotes ·2026-04-17

“Left my driveway with an outside temp of 36°F this morning and I'm on PS4's. Grip levels were fine, no one died. Although I do take corners 5ish mph slower than I normally would for the first few miles, or the whole drive if there's moisture on the road. I've found that what changes the most as the PS4 gets near and slightly below its 40°F "limit" is that its breakaway characteristics become a lot uglier. Instead of that gradual slip-to-slide progression, they start feeling more and more like they just let go and refuse to grip back up for what feels like an eternity. Drive within the available grip levels though and it's essentially a non-issue. Remember to leave extra braking distance when following cars in these temps though.”

r/CarTalkUK ·1 upvote ·2023-01-18

“Have you checked to see if your wheels would accommodate a 215 tyre? Might be worth investigating. Other than that, Goodyear Eagle f1 asymmetric I would say have just as good dry performance as a PS4. They're minutely less grippy in the wet, but not noticeably so. They're also a lot quieter and a lot cheaper. I've run both PS4 and the Eagles on track, and now the Eagles are my go-to.”

Top themes
#Exceptional grip and handling#Ride quality and noise#Tread life and wear#Cold weather limitations#PS4 vs PS4S comparison#Run-flat replacement upgrade

Based on 122 community posts

Tire B

Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 B · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6275
Rim diameters16″ – 20″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?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better comfort, noise and wet. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 78 vs 44 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 74 vs 51 on noise.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 87 vs 80 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 70 vs 64 on treadwear.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport

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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), 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.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

80

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