Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R Review — Goodyear’s Semi-Slick for NZ Track Days
Overall Rating: 9.4 / 10
Category: Track/Semi-Slick Road Legal
Price in NZ: From $600 per tyre
Best for: Track days at Manfeild, Highlands, Hampton Downs — dedicated performance driving
Quick Verdict
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R is a road-legal track tyre — engineered to bridge the gap between the road-going SuperSport and a full racing slick. Like the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2, the SuperSport R prioritises maximum dry track performance over all-weather usability. OEM on several Porsche and Ferrari track variants, it is the correct tyre for dedicated track day use in New Zealand — delivering lap times and feedback that the road-going SuperSport cannot match.
Critical note: The SuperSport R’s wet weather capability is severely limited — as with all semi-slick tyres, it is not appropriate for wet road driving.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Track/Semi-Slick Road Legal |
| EU Label — Wet Grip | E (low — track focus) |
| Speed Ratings | Y (300 km/h), ZR |
| Available Rim Sizes | 18″, 19″, 20″, 21″ |
| NZ Price Range | $600 – $1,300+ (size dependent) |
Performance Profile
Dry track: Outstanding — the SuperSport R compound delivers lateral grip and braking distances approaching slick tyres. For NZ track days at Manfeild Circuit (Feilding), Highlands Motorsport Park (Cromwell), or Hampton Downs (North Waikato), the SuperSport R transforms a capable car into a seriously fast machine.
Wet weather: EU Label E — genuinely dangerous in significant rain. The SuperSport R must not be used as a road tyre in wet conditions.
Tread life: Short — track compounds wear rapidly. Expect 1,000–3,000 km from a set of SuperSport Rs in track use depending on driving style and track surface.
NZ Track Day Advice
For NZ track day use:
- Drive to the circuit on road tyres (Pilot Sport 4S, SuperSport, or similar)
- Change to SuperSport Rs in the paddock
- Return home on road tyres after the track session
- Never use SuperSport Rs for road driving in rain
NZ track venues where the SuperSport R is used:
- Manfeild Circuit — Feilding, Manawatu
- Highlands Motorsport Park — Cromwell, Central Otago
- Hampton Downs — North Waikato
- Ruapuna Park — Christchurch
- Taupo Motorsport Park — Taupo
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Maximum dry grip available on a road-legal tyre
- Heat-activated compound — builds grip as laps accumulate
- Goodyear Le Mans racing engineering applied to road-legal product
- Available in NZ through Goodyear dealers
Cons
- EU Label E wet grip — not for wet road use
- Short tread life in track conditions
- Premium price ($600+)
- Requires warm-up laps before reaching full performance temperature
Sources
- Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R — goodyear.com — accessed 2026-06-01
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/goodyear/ — accessed 2026-06-01
Related Pages
- Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport — road-going version
- Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 — key competitor
- Goodyear Tyres NZ — brand overview