Continental SportContact 7 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
The data shows a clear pattern: Continental's advantage is built on consistently shorter braking distances (especially in the wet) and strong overall balance, whereas Goodyear's best moments come in subjective driver enjoyment and certain wet/aquaplaning metrics-particularly curved aquaplaning-plus occasional wins in wet braking/handling depending on test size and conditions. Price/value also enters the conversation: in the 2026 ACE test the Goodyear was among the most expensive while delivering only mid-pack outcomes, which changes how compelling its dynamic strengths look for everyday buyers.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been ten tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental SportContact 7 | nine | |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | one |
While it might look like the Continental SportContact 7 is better than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Consistently elite overall results across shared tests (8 wins out of 9 shared comparisons), indicating broad real-world capability
- Strongest braking profile, particularly in the wet (e.g., ACE 2026 shortest wet stop at 24.51 m; Autobild 2025 wet braking 43.7 m vs 47.8 m)
- Well-rounded handling with high dry safety/precision noted by testers; repeatedly near the top in dry and wet handling metrics
- Generally better efficiency and refinement balance (wins rolling resistance 6 times; often competitive on noise/comfort in subjective scoring)
- Engaging, track-leaning dynamic balance and steering feel; repeatedly praised for adjustability and driver enjoyment in EVO testing
- Can be extremely strong in wet circuit performance in certain sizes/conditions (EVO 2025: wet handling 77.73 s vs 78.67 s; wet braking 27.79 m vs 29.06 m)
- Better curved aquaplaning trend overall (wins 4 of the shared curved aquaplaning results; big advantage in EVO 2025: 16.6 vs 14.68 m/sec²)
- Often competitive on cabin noise in objective measurements (e.g., Autobild 2025: 73.1 dB vs 74.6 dB)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 4.96% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental SportContact 7
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was 0.49% faster around a lap than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 1.89% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental SportContact 7
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 scored 1.52% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental SportContact 7
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Subj. Road Score
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during one subj. road score tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scored 2.38% more points than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Subj. Road Score: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 10.09% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental SportContact 7
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 4.14% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental SportContact 7
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 6% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental SportContact 7
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport scored 1.21% more points than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 9.02% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental SportContact 7
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 floated at a 0.36% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental SportContact 7
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport slipped out at a 2.91% higher speed than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during three subj. comfort tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 scored 13.28% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental SportContact 7
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during two subj. noise tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 scored 7.02% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Subj. Noise: Continental SportContact 7
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Noise
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during four noise tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 measured 0.88% quieter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Noise: Continental SportContact 7
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Price
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one price tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 cost 3.66% less than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Price: Continental SportContact 7
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during seven rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 had a 10.95% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental SportContact 7
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Real World Driver Reviews
Continental SportContact 7 Driver Reviews
Across 87 reviews, the Continental SportContact 7 is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier UUHP summer tire, with standout dry grip, exceptional wet traction, and very strong braking that inspires high confidence on road and occasional track use. Many drivers also highlight predictable handling and good feedback, often comparing it favourably to Michelin and Pirelli alternatives. The most consistent drawback is fast tread wear (and resulting cost-per-mile), with a notable minority also reporting higher road noise/harshness or slightly less sharp steering response than their preferred benchmark tires.
Based on 94 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport Driver Reviews
Drivers generally describe the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport as a very high-grip, confidence-inspiring UUHP tire with standout dry handling, sharp turn-in, and excellent steering feedback, often performing impressively on occasional track use thanks to strong heat tolerance and consistency. Wet performance is commonly rated as good for the category (with many finding it surprisingly capable), and a number of users report better-than-expected tread life for a performance tire. The most repeated trade-offs are a firmer, harsher ride and, for some cars/uses, faster wear and less reassuring traction on cold/damp/greasy surfaces-especially as tread depth gets low.
Based on 61 reviews with an average rating of 84%
Tires 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's case is narrower but still valid: it can be the more “alive” tire to drive at the limit, and in the EVO 2025 (235/35 R19) test it beat the Continental in wet braking (27.79 m vs 29.06 m) and wet handling (77.73 s vs 78.67 s), with testers praising its balance, early throttle application and connected steering. However, its recurring drawbacks are economy/rolling resistance (often near the bottom), and a less reliable wet-safety narrative-ranging from excellent in some EVO runs to clearly weak wet braking/understeer and longer wet stops in others (e.g., 2024 Sports Car test: 57.3 m vs 49.2 m).
Practical takeaway: if you want the highest probability of top-tier performance in real-world mixed summer conditions, the SportContact 7 is the rational pick. Choose the Eagle F1 SuperSport when you prioritise a more playful, track-friendly character (and can accept that it may cost more to run and may be more variable in wet-security depending on conditions and vehicle setup).
Key Differences
- Overall consistency: SportContact 7 is the repeat test winner (8/9 shared) while Eagle F1 SuperSport ranges from podium-level to lower-pack depending on the test (e.g., ACE 2026: Conti 2/10 vs Goodyear 8/10).
- Wet braking is usually Continental's decisive advantage (e.g., Sport Auto 2022: 27.5 m vs 33.5 m; Tire Reviews 2022: 50.13 m vs 56.65 m), but Goodyear can outperform in some EVO conditions (EVO 2025: 27.79 m vs 29.06 m).
- Aquaplaning character differs: Goodyear more often leads in curved aquaplaning (4 wins), while Continental more often leads in straight-line aquaplaning (5 wins) but has shown a notable curved-aqua weakness in at least one major report (ACE 2026: 4/10; grip loss at 68.3 km/h).
- Efficiency/running costs: Continental typically has markedly lower rolling resistance (wins 6 comparisons; e.g., Die Reifentester 2025: 8.89 vs 10.8 kg/t), whereas Goodyear is frequently criticised for high rolling resistance/economy scores.
- Dry performance split: Continental more often wins dry braking (6 wins; e.g., Autobild 2025: 31.2 m vs 34.1 m), while Goodyear more often shines on lap-time/feel in dry handling in EVO-style testing (marginal but repeatable wins like 66.88 s vs 66.96 s in EVO 2025).
- Value proposition: In ACE 2026 the Goodyear was one of the most expensive options yet only 'recommended' and mid-pack on points, while the Continental delivered near-winning performance-making Conti the easier value-to-performance justification even if prices are similar.
Overall Winner: Continental SportContact 7
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental SportContact 7 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire 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 tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.