Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 66
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 94% · 20
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 finished ahead 2 times and the Eagle F1 SuperSport once. The P Zero PZ5 had 5.9% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
On the balance of three tests the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 is the safer choice, never worse than mid pack; the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport is worth considering if EVO's verdict on steering feel matters more to you than Auto Bild's wet numbers.
Where the Eagle F1 SuperSport is stronger
- 2nd of 9 at EVO in 2025, with shorter wet braking there, 27.79m against 29.68m
- Better curved aquaplaning by 8.6 percent and straight aquaplaning by 5.9 percent at EVO
- Higher EVO scores for subjective dry handling, 66 against 62, and overall road score
Where the P Zero PZ5 is stronger
- 3rd of 8 at Auto Bild Sports Cars 2026 against the Goodyear's 8th
- Wet handling 76.5km/h against 63.5km/h and wet braking 46.7m against 51.5m there
- Lower rolling resistance in both tests that measured it, and quieter by 1.6dB
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 PZ5 at a glance
| Category | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Gap | P Zero PZ5 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 1 | 2 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 3 | Level between the two. | 3 |
| Wet9 measurements | 5 | 4 | |
| Comfort2 measurements | 0 | 1 | |
| Value2 measurements | 0 | The P Zero PZ5 had 5.9% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 2 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.9/10 | The P Zero PZ5 by 0.5 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating66 and 20 reviews | 84% | The P Zero PZ5 by 10 points | 94% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 81% | The P Zero PZ5 by 19 points | 100% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The P Zero PZ5 was dearer in 1 of 2 | +2.9% |
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 in 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 | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Field | P Zero PZ5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | P8 of 8 | P3 of 8 | |
| 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test | P8 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test | P2 of 9 | P6 of 9 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 3 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 PZ5
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. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
Eagle F1 SuperSport
Not ahead in any category
P Zero PZ5
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
Not ahead in any category
P Zero PZ5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Eagle F1 SuperSport 84% from 66 reviews and the P Zero PZ5 94% from 20. 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 PZ5 | Wins | ||||||||
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| 34.5 | 1.1% | 34.13 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 66.88 | 0.1% | 66.96 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 103.1 | 2.8% | 106 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 6.5% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| scored | 10.5% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 39.65 | 1.5% | 38.19 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 77.73 | 0.2% | 77.88 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 63.5 | 20.5% | 76.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 3.4% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 14.9 | 14.8% | 12.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 81.99 | 2.6% | 80.18 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 16.6 | 8.6% | 15.28 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 74.2 | 1.6 dB | 72.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 10.01 | 5.9% | 9.42 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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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 PZ5 9.4 out of 10.
| Eagle F1 SuperSport | Category | P Zero PZ5 | ||
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| 94 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 83 | Wet | 95 | ||
| 14 | Comfort | 37 | ||
| 4 | Value | 19 | ||
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 PZ5 | ||
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| 9.5 | Dry Grip | 9.9 | ||
| 8.1 | Wet Grip | 9.6 | ||
| 9.1 | Road Feedback | 9.6 | ||
| 9.1 | Handling | 9.6 | ||
| 7.2 | Wear | 8.8 | ||
| 7.3 | Comfort | 8.7 | ||
Owners rate the Eagle F1 SuperSport 84% from 66 reviews and the P Zero PZ5 94% from 20. 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 PZ5
- 94%from 20 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 120,924 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners are overwhelmingly happy with the Pirelli P Zero PZ5, praising its strong dry grip and confident, sporty handling, with many also highlighting improved comfort for a UHP tyre. Around two in five owners comment on steering feel, and while the balance is generally positive, a noticeable minority report a softer or more muted initial response compared with sharper rivals. A smaller group mentions trade-offs such as higher rolling resistance and slightly weaker dry braking, while road noise feedback is mixed rather than clearly better or worse.
- Outstanding dry grip and traction
- Sporty, confidence-inspiring dry handling
- More comfortable than expected for a UHP tyre
- Strong wet grip and confidence in rain
- Steering can feel muted or slower on initial turn-in
- Rolling resistance higher, hurting fuel economy
- Dry braking can feel a bit longer than key rivals
Summarised by AI from 17 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 20 P Zero PZ5 reviewsPreviously had continental sportcontact 5p and michelin pilot supersports and the pirellis are way better especially in the wet. So much confidence.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | Eagle F1 SuperSport | P Zero PZ5 |
|---|---|---|
| Season | Summer | Summer |
| On the market since | 2021 | - |
| Replaced | - | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| Awards | - | Winner: Supersports Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2025) |
| Price in the shared tests | The P Zero PZ5 was the dearer tyre in 1 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 2.9% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Previous generation: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (6 shared tests)
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.
Three shared tests and two verdicts that point in opposite directions, which makes this one of the harder comparisons on the site to call. Auto Bild Sports Cars put the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 3rd of 8 in 2026 with the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport last of the eight; EVO's 2025 test had the Goodyear 2nd of 9 and the Pirelli 6th.
The measurements disagree just as sharply. In the wet, Auto Bild had the Pirelli stopping 4.8m shorter, 46.7m against 51.5m, and lapping the wet handling course 13km/h quicker, 76.5km/h against 63.5km/h. EVO measured the opposite, the Goodyear stopping 1.89m shorter, 27.79m against 29.68m.
Different sizes and different tracks explain some of that, 255/35 R19 in one and 235/35 R19 in the other, but not all of it. What both agree on is that the Pirelli rolls with less resistance, and that EVO's judges preferred the Goodyear's steering, scoring it 66 points against 62 in the dry and giving it the higher overall road score.
Conclusion
Read the two tests together and the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 comes out marginally ahead, mostly on the strength of the 2026 Auto Bild Sports Cars result. There it braked shorter in the dry and the wet, was 20.5 percent quicker through wet handling, 14.8 percent quicker around the wet circle and 1.6dB quieter, and it finished 3rd of 8 against the Goodyear's 8th. It also had the lower rolling resistance in both tests that measured it, 9.73 against 10.31 kg/t at Auto Bild and 9.1 against 9.7 kg/t at EVO, and it was 5th of 10 at ACE against the Goodyear's 8th.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport's case rests on EVO's 2025 test, and it is a strong one there. It stopped 6.4 percent shorter in the wet, resisted curved aquaplaning 8.6 percent better, was 5.9 percent better in straight aquaplaning, and EVO's testers scored it higher for subjective dry handling and for the overall road score, 21 points against 19. It finished 2nd of 9 in that test, its best result by a distance.
We would not pretend these two tests can be averaged into a tidy answer. One publication found the Goodyear the second best tyre in its field and another found it the worst in a smaller one, with the wet braking result reversing between them. If you want the safer bet on the evidence as a whole, take the Pirelli, which is at worst mid pack in all three tests. If your priority is steering feel on a dry road, EVO's panel makes a case for the Goodyear that the numbers elsewhere do not contradict.
Eagle F1 SuperSport vs P Zero PZ5: your questions
Is the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport or the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 finished ahead 2 times and the Eagle F1 SuperSport once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Eagle F1 SuperSport scores 8.9 and the P Zero PZ5 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Eagle F1 SuperSport or the P Zero PZ5?
The Eagle F1 SuperSport led 5 of the 9 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
Across the shared tests the dry measurements are split 3-3 between the Eagle F1 SuperSport and the P Zero PZ5.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The P Zero PZ5 had 5.9% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.2/10 for the Eagle F1 SuperSport and 8.8/10 for the P Zero PZ5.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.3/10 for the Eagle F1 SuperSport and 8.7/10 for the P Zero PZ5.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Eagle F1 SuperSport 84% from 66 reviews and the P Zero PZ5 94% from 20. 81% of Eagle F1 SuperSport owners would buy it again, against 100% for the P Zero PZ5.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the P Zero PZ5 was the dearer tyre in 1 of them, by 2.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
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