Falken Azenis RS820 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 91% · 9
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 66
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport finished ahead 3 times and the Azenis RS820 not once. The Azenis RS820 had 6.5% lower rolling resistance; the Eagle F1 SuperSport stopped 5.2% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport if you care most about confidence and speed in corners-especially in the wet-and want the more complete fast-road/track-capable tyre. Choose the Falken Azenis RS820 if you want a max-performance summer tyre with strong braking moments and consistently better rolling resistance (potentially lower fuel/energy use), and you can accept a clear step down in wet handling and aquaplaning performance.
Where the Azenis RS820 is stronger
- Consistently best (lowest) rolling resistance across all three tests (efficiency advantage)
- Strong dry braking: wins 2/3 tests, including a notable 33.1m vs 34.1m in AutoBild
- Competitive wet braking in the 2026 performance test (26.29m vs 26.95m)
Where the Eagle F1 SuperSport is stronger
- Best-in-comparison handling performance: wins dry handling 3/3 and wet handling 3/3 (clear dynamic advantage)
- Stronger wet confidence and controllability per subjective scoring (e.g., 8.0 vs 7.25 subj. wet in 2026 performance test; 60 vs 54 in EVO)
- Better aquaplaning resistance across tests (wins straight aqua 3/3 and curved aqua 2/2 reported)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Azenis RS820 vs Eagle F1 SuperSport at a glance
| Category | Azenis RS820 | Gap | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 0 | 3 | |
| Dry9 measurements | 2 | The Eagle F1 SuperSport lapped the dry handling course 0.8% faster (2 tests) | 7 |
| Wet14 measurements | 1 | The Eagle F1 SuperSport stopped 5.2% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 13 |
| Comfort3 measurements | 1 | 2 | |
| Value3 measurements | 3 | The Azenis RS820 had 6.5% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.3/10 | The Eagle F1 SuperSport by 0.6 | 8.9/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 66 reviews | 91% | The Azenis RS820 by 7 points | 84% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 100% | The Azenis RS820 by 19 points | 81% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Eagle F1 SuperSport was dearer in 1 of 2 | +7.6% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 39 | 32 sizes made in both | 75 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Azenis RS820 | Field | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
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| The BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested! | P7 of 8 | P4 of 8 | |
| 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test | P8 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre Test | P5 of 7 | P3 of 7 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Azenis RS820
Eagle F1 SuperSport
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Azenis RS820
Eagle F1 SuperSport
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Azenis RS820
Eagle F1 SuperSport
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Azenis RS820 91% from 9 reviews and the Eagle F1 SuperSport 84% from 66. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Azenis RS820 | Gap | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 33.39 | 0.9% | 33.69 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 73.32 | 0.8% | 72.77 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 101.6 | 2.1% | 103.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 36.01 | 5.2% | 34.18 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 94.66 | 4.7% | 90.22 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 75.4 | 2.3% | 77.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 11.03 | 0.1% | 11.02 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 84.13 | 1.6% | 85.56 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.58 | 10.5% | 9.35 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 72.65 | 0.1 dB | 72.75 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 9.17 | 6.5% | 9.8 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Azenis RS820 scores 8.3 and the Eagle F1 SuperSport 8.9 out of 10.
| Azenis RS820 | Category | Eagle F1 SuperSport | ||
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| 82 | Dry | 94 | ||
| 62 | Wet | 83 | ||
| 25 | Comfort | 14 | ||
| 17 | Value | 4 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Azenis RS820 | Category | Eagle F1 SuperSport | ||
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| 9.4 | Dry Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 9.3 | Wet Grip | 8.1 | ||
| 9.1 | Road Feedback | 9.1 | ||
| 9.5 | Handling | 9.1 | ||
| 8.1 | Wear | 7.2 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 7.3 | ||
Owners rate the Azenis RS820 91% from 9 reviews and the Eagle F1 SuperSport 84% from 66. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Falken Azenis RS820
- 91%from 9 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 43,007 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers rate the Falken Azenis RS820 very highly, most often praising its strong dry and wet grip, confidence-inspiring handling, and predictable breakaway at the limit. Several reviewers compare it favorably to premium options (e.g., Michelin PS4S/Goodyear F1) while highlighting the RS820's strong value for money and solid braking performance. A smaller but recurring theme is that it can be more temperature/heat sensitive than some premium rivals, with quicker wear or performance softening during extended hard driving/track use.
- Strong grip in both dry and wet conditions
- Predictable, confidence-inspiring handling and breakaway
- Good braking performance
- Excellent value versus premium competitors
- More temperature/heat sensitive than some premium tyres (can feel softer or wear quicker under hard use/track driving)
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 9 Azenis RS820 reviewsI previously drove on the Good Year Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
The tyres are equally good.
The Falken is new now, so it might have more grip than the GY, but its handling is just as good, if not better than the GY.
Plus, the Falken is cheaper.
I'll continue to use this tyre in the future.
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
- 84%from 66 reviews
- 81%would buy again
- 470,802 milesdriven by reviewers
Most owners agree the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport delivers outstanding dry grip and confidence, backed up by sharp steering response and strong dry handling, with many also praising its stability when driven hard. Wet grip is generally rated good for a UUHP tyre, though around one in ten owners specifically criticise wet handling, and a similar share note it can struggle in colder conditions. Comfort is the main compromise: close to three in ten owners find it too firm or unsettled over bumps. Tread life is more mixed, with a meaningful minority reporting rapid wear (especially on higher-torque use) while others see impressive longevity for the category.
- Exceptional dry grip, even when driven hard
- Precise steering response and strong feedback
- Very capable dry handling and cornering confidence
- Good wet grip for a UUHP summer tyre
- Firm, busy ride that can feel harsh over bumps
- Tread life is inconsistent, with some reporting fast wear
- Poor cold-weather grip; not a winter-friendly choice
Summarised by AI from 61 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 66 Eagle F1 SuperSport reviewsThe Goodyear SuperSport tires deliver immediate feedback and precise handling. The best part is how they completely changed the behavior of my S3 3‑door: it used to push from the nose, but with these tires the front end finally bites and the rear becomes playful.
The car is so much more fun to drive now.
They’re also almost indestructible, especially compared to Pirelli and Michelin (which have their own strengths, but durability isn’t one of them).
I really enjoyed these tires and would absolutely buy them again — unless Goodyear releases a new SuperSport.
Thanks, Goodyear. Great work.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 39 sizes of the Azenis RS820 and 75 of the Eagle F1 SuperSport, 32 of them made in both.
| Category | Azenis RS820 | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 39 sizes, 19 to 21 inch | 75 sizes, 18 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 32 sizes 225/35 R19225/40 R19235/35 R19235/40 R19245/35 R19245/40 R19255/30 R19255/35 R19255/40 R19265/35 R19275/35 R19285/30 R19and 20 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A89%B11% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D61%C39% | D47%C30%B17%A5% |
| EU label noise | 70-74 dB B73%A27% | 69-75 dB B85%A15% |
| On the market since | 2022 | 2021 |
| Price in the shared tests | The Eagle F1 SuperSport was the dearer tyre in 1 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 7.6% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This is a head-to-head between two max-performance summer tyres that often appeal to the same buyer: the newer-value challenger (Falken Azenis RS820) and the established fast-road/track favourite (Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport). Across three independent group tests in two very different sizes (235/35 R19 and 295/30 R20), they reveal a consistent theme: the Goodyear is the sharper, more complete dynamic package, while the Falken tries to claw back ground with efficiency and a few standout braking results.
In the headline results, the Goodyear finishes comfortably ahead in every shared test (4/8 vs 7/8, 2/9 vs 8/9, and 3/7 vs 5/7). But the detail is more nuanced: the Falken repeatedly posts competitive (sometimes class-leading) dry braking and it dominates rolling resistance in all three tests, whereas the Goodyear repeatedly wins the handling and aquaplaning metrics that most affect confidence when you're driving hard or the weather turns.
Conclusion
Across the three shared tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport is the clear performance choice. It wins dry handling in all three comparisons (e.g., 78.66s vs 79.17s in the 2026 performance test; 66.88s vs 67.47s in EVO) and is even more decisive in the wet, topping wet handling every time (notably 77.73s vs 81.73s in EVO) while also leading straight and curved aquaplaning. Professional notes repeatedly describe a connected, confidence-inspiring balance that lets you carry speed, rotate the car on demand, and get on the throttle earlier-exactly what buyers expect from a max-performance summer tyre.
The Falken Azenis RS820 makes a more compelling case if your priorities are day-to-day efficiency and respectable safety without chasing the last word in lap time. It takes 2 out of 3 dry-braking wins (including 33.1m vs 34.1m in the AutoBild test) and, most consistently, it's markedly lower in rolling resistance in every shared test (e.g., 8.5 vs 9.3 kg/t; 9.6 vs 10.4 kg/t). The trade-off is that it gives away meaningful time and confidence in wet handling and tends to be less reassuring at the limit in the rain-precisely where the Goodyear's advantage is most “felt,” not just measured.
Practical takeaway: if you drive hard, do fast-road runs, occasional track days, or simply want the most trustworthy wet-and-dry handling balance, the Goodyear remains the smarter buy-even if it's “showing its age” and may cost more at the pump. If you want a quieter/efficient performance tyre with strong braking moments and are willing to accept a step down in wet-circuit pace and ultimate precision, the Falken is the value-leaning alternative.
Azenis RS820 vs Eagle F1 SuperSport: your questions
Is the Falken Azenis RS820 or the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport finished ahead 3 times and the Azenis RS820 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Azenis RS820 scores 8.3 and the Eagle F1 SuperSport 8.9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Azenis RS820 or the Eagle F1 SuperSport?
The Eagle F1 SuperSport led 13 of the 14 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.2% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 SuperSport led 7 of the 9 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the dry handling course 0.8% faster across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Azenis RS820 had 6.5% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.1/10 for the Azenis RS820 and 7.2/10 for the Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the Azenis RS820 and 7.3/10 for the Eagle F1 SuperSport.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Azenis RS820 91% from 9 reviews and the Eagle F1 SuperSport 84% from 66. 100% of Azenis RS820 owners would buy it again, against 81% for the Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Eagle F1 SuperSport was the dearer tyre in 1 of them, by 7.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Azenis RS820 is made in 39 sizes (19 to 21 inch) and the Eagle F1 SuperSport in 75 (18 to 23 inch). 32 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Azenis RS820 is graded A for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Eagle F1 SuperSport A and D.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Azenis RS820 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2022, the Eagle F1 SuperSport in 2021.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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