Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Goodyear tends to shine with razor-sharp steering, strong subjective control, and excellent aquaplaning resistance, while Pirelli frequently delivers shorter braking distances and faster wet handling laps with better refinement and efficiency. Recent EVO 2024 results nudged the Goodyear ahead overall (3rd vs 6th), but the broader record shows a genuine split in character and priorities.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been six tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | two | |
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | three | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 is better than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (often +2-5% in straight tests)
- Sharp steering and high subjective confidence in dry and wet
- Strong dry handling pace across multiple tests
- Track-capable heat resistance and precision when warmed
- Consistently strong wet braking and wet handling pace
- Lower noise and better refinement in most tests
- Generally lower rolling resistance and good efficiency
- Balanced, rounded performance with few clear weaknesses
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 stopped the vehicle in 1.56% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was 0.84% faster around a lap than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was 0.15% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scored 1.44% more points than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 stopped the vehicle in 3.4% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during four wet handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was 1.37% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was 1.9% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 scored 1.13% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 had 1.11% higher lateral wet grip than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport floated at a 2.67% higher speed than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 slipped out at a 1.7% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 scored 2.22% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performed equally well in subj. noise tests.
Best In Subj. Noise: Both tyres performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during two noise tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 measured 1.91% quieter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Noise: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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Price
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during one price tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport cost 1.08% less than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Price: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 had a 2.96% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport Driver Reviews
Drivers generally describe the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport as a very high-grip, confidence-inspiring UUHP tyre with standout dry handling, sharp turn-in, and excellent steering feedback, often performing impressively on occasional track use thanks to strong heat tolerance and consistency. Wet performance is commonly rated as good for the category (with many finding it surprisingly capable), and a number of users report better-than-expected tread life for a performance tyre. The most repeated trade-offs are a firmer, harsher ride and, for some cars/uses, faster wear and less reassuring traction on cold/damp/greasy surfaces-especially as tread depth gets low.
Based on 62 reviews with an average rating of 84%
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Driver Reviews
Drivers generally describe the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 as a strong ultra-high-performance summer tyre with excellent dry grip, sharp steering response, and confident braking, with many also praising its stability and refined noise/comfort when new. Wet grip is often reported as good in mild conditions, but a sizeable minority say confidence drops on cold, damp UK-style roads and especially as tread wears down. The most consistent complaint is fast tread wear/short life, and many also call out weak aquaplaning resistance in standing water.
Based on 89 reviews with an average rating of 74%
Tyres I already drove on my 322hp Megane RS: PS4, PS4s, PS3, Nokian Powerproof and now the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport in 235/40/18.
Dry grip and feedback is great! Full throttle out of the corner is easy (works great with some added negative camber). It gives you so much confidence. The feedback is superb and now I really can push the car to its limits. I think they behave the same as the PS4s but it is difficult to compare because I've changed the suspension this year.
These Goodyears are a... Continue reading this review using the link below
Replace very very good Yokohama V105 one year old.
To try them out.
First-class comfort (top) + rolling silence
A little above the Yoko on the dry,
In the rain, they are incredible ! Well above all that I have tried :
Dunlop RT, PS3, Yoko V105, Hankook V12 K110.
No idea about wear again ... The +:
- Braking (this is a big highlight)
- Motricity
- Handling
They are equipped with protections of the rims although the option is not specified (in France).
The sides are stiffer than the PS3 for... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
Choose the PZ4 if you value wet-road security, shorter stops, refinement and efficiency. Pick the F1 SuperSport if you prioritize steering precision, high-speed stability through standing water, and track-leaning dynamics. Value swings by size and market, but where prices are close, Pirelli suits daily mixed-weather enthusiasts; Goodyear suits drivers who want a more communicative tyre that excels when pushed.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: PZ4 typically stops shorter (e.g., 2021 tests +6-11% vs Goodyear)
- Wet handling: PZ4 wins most objective laps (5 category wins vs 0)
- Aquaplaning: Goodyear leads straight-line resistance (4 wins vs 1)
- Dry dynamics: Goodyear often quicker on lap and more engaging subjectively
- Refinement: PZ4 usually quieter and more comfortable
- Efficiency/Running costs: PZ4 often lower rolling resistance; Goodyear sometimes cheaper on purchase
Overall Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.
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