Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240): This showdown pits two track-day heavyweights head-to-head: the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R and the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240). Both are street-legal and engineered for lap-time dominance — but only one can truly rule the dry. And when the weather turns, does wet performance even matter in this extreme performance segment? This comparison sets out to find the answer.
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Results: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240)
Results below were taken from the Tire Rack’s “Extreme Performance Summer & Track Tire Test”. A total of 7 tires were tested this time around at Tire Rack’s own proving ground & the road course race track . The graph below shows the comparison between Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240) based on the relevant performance category. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark. Note that for subjective comfort evaluation, we equate 1 point as 5%. Hence for example if tire A is graded 7 while tire B is graded 6, A is better than B by 5%.
As both tires are mainly focused on track performances, the dry performance naturally takes dominance over the wet. However as this is a street legal tire, it is also crucial to know how your wet performance is as you never know when you need it. The tire size of interest is a 275/35R18 which is a common size for Jaguar F-type and BMW 5 series. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle of choice was a BMW M2.
Dry
In dry braking, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R stops 2.7 feet shorter than the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240), giving it roughly a 3% advantage. In subjective dry handling, the Goodyear scores 0.81 points higher, translating to about a 10% lead in driver confidence. On the short lap, it circles the course 0.76 seconds quicker, a 3% gain, and over the full race lap, it extends that edge to 2.02 seconds, around a 2% advantage.
Overall, the Goodyear consistently edges ahead with sharper braking, stronger driver feel, and quicker lap times, making it the more dominant choice when performance margins really matter.
Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240) :
- -3% in dry braking
- -4% in dry handling (subj)
- -3% in dry handling (lap time)
- -2% in dry handling track day (lap time)
Wet
In wet braking, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240) stops 47 feet shorter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R, delivering about a 23% advantage. In subjective wet handling, the Michelin scores 0.57 points higher, roughly a 9% lead in driver confidence. On the wet lap, it also runs 0.87 seconds quicker, a 3% gain.
Overall, in the rain, the Michelin shows clearer control and composure, making it the more dependable choice when conditions turn slippery.
Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240) :
- +30% in wet braking
- +3% in wet handling (lap time)
- +3% in wet handling (lap time)
Price
In this 275/35R18 size, both the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R and the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240) are priced at $394, so there is no price difference — a 0% gap. With cost equal, the decision comes down purely to performance priorities rather than budget.
Tire size: 275/35R18
- Eagle F1 Supercar 3R: $ 394
- Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240): $ 394
Difference: 0%
Summary
From my perspective as a tire engineer, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R is the sharper weapon for pure dry performance, with stronger driver feedback and more aggressive lap-time potential when conditions are ideal. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240), on the other hand, stands out for its better wet composure and broader usability, giving you more confidence when the track isn’t perfectly dry. If your priority is chasing tenths in the sunshine, the Goodyear has the edge — but if you want a more versatile, rain-tolerant track tire, the Michelin is the smarter all-rounder.
Dr Edwin Pang