The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R is a track-focused DOT-legal ultra-high-performance tire designed for drivers who demand exceptional grip and precision on both road and track. Positioned as Goodyear's answer to the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, this tire features a motorsport-derived compound that delivers near race-tire levels of dry grip while maintaining the versatility needed for spirited street driving. The asymmetric tread pattern with large shoulder blocks maximizes contact patch for superior cornering stability and acceleration, while reinforced sidewalls provide razor-sharp steering response and high-speed confidence.
Developed as original equipment for performance vehicles like the Porsche 911 GT3, BMW M4 CS, and Volkswagen Golf Clubsport, the SuperSport R uses an optimized footprint that ensures consistent pressure distribution across the contact patch. This results in predictable breakaway behavior and excellent feedback at the limit. The tire's rigid construction minimizes tread block deformation under extreme cornering loads, allowing professional and amateur racers alike to extract maximum performance during time attack events, track days, and high-performance driving education sessions.
While the SuperSport R excels in dry conditions with class-leading grip and braking performance—particularly evident in its exceptional wet braking distances—wet handling is adequate but not its primary strength due to limited water evacuation capability. The track-oriented compound prioritizes maximum dry traction over all-weather versatility, making this tire ideal for drivers who prioritize lap times and on-track performance while still requiring a street-legal tire for transit to and from events.
