Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 Tire Review and Rating

This should help you believe what I’m going to say about this tire’s traction. Even when I used it in rainy conditions, the tire stopped admirably at every corner, speed-breaker and before every pothole. Not once did I feel that it was slipping on the road, with any skidding noise virtually non-existent.

But the AAtrax compound isn’t the only reason why this tire grips the road so admirably. Its Combination Grip Technology also has a role to play. Available only with SuperCar 3R tires, this technology offers an above-par grip during cornering, an area where some extreme performance tires struggle.

Its asymmetric tread pattern also deserves your attention. Goodyear has mixed two designs on the inner and outer tire edges to provide dual benefits. On the outside edge, the tread pattern features large tread blocks which increase the tire’s contact area with the road, improving dry handling.

On the inside, the tread pattern has been deliberately kept on the smaller side to offer a better grip. Close inspection of the inner edge also reveals an increased number of grooves. They are there to disperse water and minimize the risk of hydroplaning, keeping it from slipping in wet conditions.

Those of you who like to customize their vehicles might appreciate that this tire has a built-in rim protector – it ensures zero damage to customized wheels at high speeds.

How does it behave on dry tarmac?

The Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 performs exceptionally on dry tarmac.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying this tire’s dry traction is the best on the market. There are extreme performance tires out there that offer better grip, especially in high-speed driving. But when compared with most tires in this category, the Eagle F1 SC3 comes out as the winner.

This tire spends as little time as possible squealing and hunting for grip. High-speed stability is something you could take for granted if you’re riding this tire. I have used it at or near the speed limit multiple times, and there wasn’t a single occasion when I felt ‘meh’ about its traction. 

Braking performance is also excellent, even if you pepper the hot tarmac with dirt, sand, and dust particles. This tire begs you to drive it hard and won’t break a sweat when you oblige. It feels that no matter how much horsepower and torque you put on it, it can handle even more.

How does it behave over wet and slippery roads?

This tire’s stability in heavy rain exceeded my expectations. So did the ease with which it resisted hydroplaning. Want to know why? The Eagle SuperCar 3 is an extreme-performance tire. And extreme performance tires aren’t designed to handle wet conditions as superbly as this tire did

Credit for this goes to its shoulder block design and wider circumferential grooves. The shoulder block design ensures braking remains super strong in all sorts of rainy conditions, with the grooves offering an easy way out to stuck water from beneath the tire’s footprint.

Another thing that the Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 does is perform very well in excellent conditions, something that is common with almost every high-performance tire. All in all, if you want your tire to be the best in wet traction, you’d have to search very hard to find better options.

How is it over snow?

How does the Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 perform over snow?

It depends on how much snow we’re talking about. If there’s thin ice or light snow we’re talking about, the Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 is more than capable. As long as you drive it way below the speed limit and don’t try to replicate its performance from sunny, summer days.

Throw into the mix heavy snowfalls, low temperatures, and black ice, and this tire’s performance nosedives. That shouldn’t be surprising given that it’s an extreme-performance ‘summer’ tire. So you’ll be a lot safer with a set of proper winter tires in such extreme cold conditions.

All in all, if you live in an area that receives zero snow, you’ll be fine with this tire.

Is it comfortable and refined?

Here’s where this tire disappointed me.

The thing with Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 is that it offers a taut ride, which, though not the stiffest, doesn’t do a particularly good job of isolating minor impacts when compared with other tires in this category. If your vehicle lacks a good suspension system, be prepared to feel bumps in the cabin.

Another thing that annoyed me was the tire forcing steering correction on multiple occasions after rolling over bumps on the road. Sure, I didn’t have to yank the steering wheel back to the centerline every time the tire rolled over a pothole. But it happened so many times that I had to mention it.

As for noise, I only heard that medium-volume consistent tone that is standard with extreme performance tires. Unless you’re the type of person who pays attention to every slight sound, you can easily ignore it. If not, you can drown out the noise by setting your vehicle’s radio at a low volume setting.

Is it good for off-roading?

No, the Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 isn’t designed for off-roading.

This tire lacks the biting edges that enable all-terrain tires to offer traction on sand, mud, rock, and gravel. The absence of sipes – small slits in the tire’s tread block that increase its grip in off-road conditions – also rule it out as a reliable option for off-road conditions.

Is it good for sporty conditions?

Here’s where the Eagle F1 Super Car 3 shines.

Goodyear has made this tire stiffer – and wider – than its standard passenger tires. What this has done is enhance the tire’s cornering power. Goodyear has also equipped this tire with a rim protector, ensuring your vehicle’s wheels don’t end up becoming a casualty of high-speed driving.

If you compare both tires, you’ll notice that this one’s belts are at a lower angle than passenger tires. Goodyear took this decision knowing the benefit: better responsiveness at high speeds. It has also optimized the AAtrax tread compound to offer better traction in dry and wet conditions.

Similar is the case with the sidewall. A close inspection reveals that it has a short, low-profile, something that is needed if a tire is to offer enhanced cornering. The high steering response – which costs this tire a few points by lowering its comfort – recoups those points by aiding in sporty driving.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Car 3 Warranty

The Goodyear Eagle F1’s wear-warranty covers it for the first 2/32’’ wear. Goodyear also backs it with a 6-year workmanship and materials warranty. You also get a 30-day test drive warranty, which is pretty standard with this category of tires.

The warranty periods are pretty standard, so I have nothing to complain or get excited about.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Car 3: Is it worth the money?

The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 doesn’t come cheap, yet it is worth the money. Its price starts from around $222, with 17-inch being the smallest size. When you compare its price with other premium high-performance tires, you see no difference.

Should I buy the Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Car 3?