Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 66
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 74% · 96
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 finished ahead 3 times and the Eagle F1 SuperSport twice, with one level. The Eagle F1 SuperSport resisted straight aquaplaning at a 2.8% higher speed; the P Zero PZ4 stopped 3.3% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Daily performance driving with frequent rain and a comfort/efficiency bias: choose Pirelli P Zero PZ4. Enthusiast driving, occasional track use, and confidence in heavy standing water with sharper steering feel: choose Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Where the Eagle F1 SuperSport is stronger
- 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
Where the P Zero PZ4 is stronger
- Consistently strong wet braking and wet handling pace
- Lower noise and better refinement in most tests
- Generally lower rolling resistance and good efficiency
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.
Eagle F1 SuperSport vs P Zero PZ4 at a glance
| Category | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Gap | P Zero PZ4 |
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| Shared tests won6 shared tests | 2 | 1 level | 3 |
| Dry13 measurements | 6 | The P Zero PZ4 stopped 1.6% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 7 |
| Wet25 measurements | 9 | The P Zero PZ4 stopped 3.3% shorter in the wet (5 tests) | 14 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 0 | The P Zero PZ4 was 1.4 dB quieter (2 tests) | 3 |
| Value5 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.9/10 | The P Zero PZ4 by 0.1 | 9.0/10 |
| Owner rating66 and 96 reviews | 84% | The Eagle F1 SuperSport by 10 points | 74% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 81% | The Eagle F1 SuperSport by 26 points | 55% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | Level | Level |
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 6 tests, 2020 to 2024
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 | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Field | P Zero PZ4 |
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| 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test | P3 of 7 | P6 of 7 | |
| 2023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer Tyre Test | P6 of 7 | P2 of 7 | |
| 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | P3 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test | P2 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test | P3 of 14 | P4 of 14 | |
| 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test | P5 of 7 | P3 of 7 |
Performance profile
11 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Eagle F1 SuperSport
P Zero PZ4
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
Eagle F1 SuperSport
P Zero PZ4
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
Eagle F1 SuperSport
P Zero PZ4
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Eagle F1 SuperSport 84% from 66 reviews and the P Zero PZ4 74% from 96. 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 | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Gap | P Zero PZ4 | Wins | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 34.53 | 1.6% | 33.99 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 78.28 | 0.7% | 78.94 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 130.4 | 0.2% | 130.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32.4 | 3.3% | 31.3 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 62.23 | 1.4% | 61.38 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 87.7 | 1.9% | 89.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 1.3% | scored | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.12 | 1.1% | 7.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.81 | 1% | 13.66 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.11 | 2.8% | 69.21 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 21.94 | 1.5% | 22.32 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.55 | 1.4 dB | 69.2 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.11 | 0.6% | 7.87 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Eagle F1 SuperSport scores 8.9 and the P Zero PZ4 9 out of 10.
| Eagle F1 SuperSport | Category | P Zero PZ4 | ||
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| 94 | Dry | 93 | ||
| 83 | Wet | 91 | ||
| 14 | Comfort | 49 | ||
| 4 | Value | 7 | ||
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
| Eagle F1 SuperSport | Category | P Zero PZ4 | ||
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| 9.5 | Dry Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 8.1 | Wet Grip | 7.5 | ||
| 9.1 | Road Feedback | 8.2 | ||
| 9.1 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 7.2 | Wear | 5.9 | ||
| 7.3 | Comfort | 6.8 | ||
Owners rate the Eagle F1 SuperSport 84% from 66 reviews and the P Zero PZ4 74% from 96. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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.
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
- 74%from 96 reviews
- 55%would buy again
- 952,792 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners tend to rate the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 as a strong dry-road performance tyre, with clear majorities praising dry grip and crisp steering response. Comfort and road noise are also more often seen as positives than negatives, making it a surprisingly civilised option for a UUHP fitment. The main sticking point is durability: around two in five owners mention tread life and most of them report fast wear, while a smaller but notable group (around one in eight) highlight aquaplaning concerns, especially as the tread gets lower or in standing water.
- Strong dry grip
- Sharp steering response and good feedback
- Confident, sporty dry handling
- Low road noise for the category
- Fast wear / short tread life
- Aquaplaning in standing water, especially at speed
- Poor cold-weather grip and needs heat to work properly
Summarised by AI from 85 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 96 P Zero PZ4 reviewsGood grip all arround, especially in the dry where they really shine. Used them as front tires on high power rwd car. They maintain good grip under heavy braking, and are very progressive at the limit. The only downside i found is that the got oval shaped and the car started vibrating at high speeds, wich cannot be resolved by balancing since they were not perfectly round.aybe the car being rarely used, it sits in the garage over winter, and only moved around a bit every few weeks, but maybe that was not enough, even though the rear ones, a different brand did not suffer the same problems.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | Eagle F1 SuperSport | P Zero PZ4 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| On the market since | 2021 | - |
| Replaced | - | Pirelli P Zero |
| Replaced by | - | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 |
| Awards | - | Recommended: Best Tyres for High Performance Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Highly Recommended: Best Tyres for High Performance Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Performance Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2024) Winner: Performance Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) |
| Price in the shared tests | Within 1% of each other on average across the 3 tests that listed prices. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
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 head-to-head pitches two max-performance summer stalwarts: Goodyear's Eagle F1 SuperSport against Pirelli's P Zero PZ4. Across six shared tests from 2020-2024 in 18-19-inch fitments, both tyres consistently sit near the sharp end, but they win in different ways.
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.
Conclusion
Synthesis across tests shows Pirelli as the more rounded all-weather performer in max-performance summer use, repeatedly edging wet braking and wet handling, and usually running quieter with lower rolling resistance. Goodyear counters with the more engaging drive: quicker dry laps in several tests, consistently stronger aquaplaning resistance, and higher subjective confidence, especially once warmed.
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.
Eagle F1 SuperSport vs P Zero PZ4: your questions
Is the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport or the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 the better tyre?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 finished ahead 3 times and the Eagle F1 SuperSport twice, with one level. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Eagle F1 SuperSport scores 8.9 and the P Zero PZ4 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Eagle F1 SuperSport or the P Zero PZ4?
The P Zero PZ4 led 14 of the 25 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.3% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The P Zero PZ4 led 7 of the 13 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.6% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The P Zero PZ4 was 1.4 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.3/10 for the Eagle F1 SuperSport and 6.8/10 for the P Zero PZ4.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Eagle F1 SuperSport 84% from 66 reviews and the P Zero PZ4 74% from 96. 81% of Eagle F1 SuperSport owners would buy it again, against 55% for the P Zero PZ4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the two were priced within 1% of each other on average.
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