Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
The Potenza Sport repeatedly posts class-leading stopping distances and wet-weather pace, whereas the Eagle F1 SuperSport majors on dry-track precision and driver engagement. If you split your time between spirited road use and the occasional track day, the choice comes down to whether you prioritise all-round security in mixed conditions (Bridgestone) or a purist dry-handling feel (Goodyear).
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 ten tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | eight | |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | one | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Bridgestone Potenza Sport 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
- Class-leading wet braking and wet handling consistency
- Short, repeatable dry stopping distances
- Generally lower noise and better refinement in recent tests
- Competitive rolling resistance and value positioning in several sizes
- Outstanding dry handling precision and steering feel
- Strong subjective engagement on track and fast road
- Solid aquaplaning resistance in some sizes
- Occasionally lower rolling resistance and price versus rivals
Dry Braking
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 2.03% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during four dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was 0.55% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 0.44% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scored 4.34% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Subj. Road Score
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one subj. road score tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport scored 2.78% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Subj. Road Score: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 5.84% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during four wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 2.5% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 3% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scored 1.09% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 3.57% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport floated at a 0.12% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport slipped out at a 2.14% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport scored 11.54% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scored 1.89% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Subj. Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Noise
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport performed equally well in noise tests.
Best In Noise: Both tyres performed equally well
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Price
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two price tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport cost 5.02% less than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Price: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during seven rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport had a 2.53% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Driver Reviews
Across 115 reviews, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is praised for exceptional dry and wet grip, sharp steering response, strong braking, and confidence-inspiring handling, often rivaling or beating PS4/PS4S and PZ4. Many note it performs best when warmed and can be superb for spirited road use, with some citing good value. The most common drawbacks are rapid tread wear, higher noise and a firm ride, noticeable grip drop when cold, and poor durability on track abuse; a few also report slightly higher fuel consumption. Overall sentiment is strongly positive for performance-focused drivers, with caveats on longevity and comfort.
Based on 120 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport for exceptional dry grip, sharp steering/feedback, high-speed stability, and strong resistance to heat on spirited road and track use. Wet performance is generally good but not class-leading, with some noting reduced confidence on cold, damp, or worn tread and occasional aquaplaning sensitivity; comfort and noise are firmer/louder than average due to stiff sidewalls. Wear is mixed: many report surprisingly good longevity (even with track use), while a minority on high-torque setups report fast rear wear. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, positioning the SuperSport as a focused UUHP tyre that trades some comfort and wet finesse for standout dry performance and consistency.
Based on 61 reviews with an average rating of 84%
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.
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Conclusion
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport shines when the tarmac is dry and you're chasing lap time and steering feel. It collects the majority of dry-handling wins and strong subjective scores, but it trails notably in wet braking and can be noisier with higher consumption in some tests. For most road drivers and mixed-weather use, the Bridgestone is the safer, easier recommendation. For drivers who value razor-edged dry response and occasional track work, the Goodyear's dynamic character is compelling.
Key Differences
- Wet safety: Potenza Sport consistently stops shorter and is faster in the wet (7-1 in wet braking, 6-0 in wet handling).
- Dry handling focus: Eagle F1 SuperSport takes more dry-handling wins (5-2) and higher subjective dry scores in several tests.
- Dry braking: Potenza Sport typically stops shorter (6-2 in category wins).
- Refinement: Recent tests credit Potenza Sport with better comfort/noise; Goodyear can be louder and firmer.
- Efficiency: Results vary by test, but Bridgestone more often edges rolling resistance (6-2).
- Value/track bias: Goodyear's track-friendly behavior and steering linearity appeal to enthusiasts; Bridgestone offers broader road-use confidence, especially in changeable weather.
Overall Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport 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.
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