Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport Review — Entry-Level Eagle F1 for NZ Budget Performance
Overall Rating: 8.5 / 10
Category: High Performance — Entry
Price in NZ: From $279 per tyre
Best for: Toyota 86, Mazda MX-5, Honda Civic — budget performance car owners
Quick Verdict
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport is the most accessible Eagle F1 in NZ at $279 — the entry point into the Eagle F1 performance family for drivers on a budget. It carries the Eagle F1 heritage and Goodyear’s wet braking focus, delivering EU Label A wet grip at a price that competes directly with standard touring alternatives. For NZ Toyota 86, Mazda MX-5, and Honda Civic Type S owners who want the Eagle F1 name and wet-grip performance without the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5’s $577 price — the F1 Sport is the accessible answer.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | High Performance — Entry |
| EU Label — Wet Grip | A (highest) |
| EU Label — Fuel Efficiency | C |
| Speed Ratings | W (270), Y (300 km/h) |
| Available Rim Sizes | 15″, 16″, 17″, 18″ |
| NZ Price Range | $279 – $380 (varies by size) |
Performance Profile
Wet safety: EU Label A — the critical credential. At $279, achieving EU Label A wet grip puts the F1 Sport in a select group of affordable performance tyres that deliver top wet safety. For NZ’s rain-heavy driving, this A-rating provides genuine confidence at the most accessible price in the Eagle F1 family.
Dry handling: More responsive than a standard touring tyre but below the Eagle F1 Asymmetric family. The F1 Sport’s performance character is appropriate for the Toyota 86 and Mazda MX-5 — sporting enough to match the cars without the extreme compound stiffness of premium UHP tyres.
Tread life: Good for an entry performance tyre — the F1 Sport compound prioritises durability alongside performance, making it practical for everyday NZ use.
NZ Road Conditions Assessment
Auckland: Very good value. Toyota 86, Mazda MX-5, and Honda Civic Type S owners who want Eagle F1 performance and EU Label A wet grip for Auckland’s rain at $279 — the F1 Sport delivers. The gap to the $418 Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is significant; the F1 Sport provides most of the safety benefit for much less.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- EU Label A wet grip at NZ’s most accessible performance tyre price ($279)
- Eagle F1 heritage — Goodyear’s performance engineering at an entry level
- Available in 15″ for older sports cars
- Good tread life for an entry performance tyre
Cons
- Below Eagle F1 Asymmetric family in outright performance
- EU Label C fuel efficiency — higher rolling resistance
- Not a track tyre — Eagle F1 SuperSport R for track use
Sources
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport — goodyear.com — accessed 2026-06-01
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/goodyear/ — accessed 2026-06-01
Related Pages
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 — step up
- Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 Plus — key competitor
- Goodyear Tyres NZ — brand overview