Tire giant Goodyear has launched some new bicycle tires, expanding their Ultra High Performance (UHP) line of cycling road tires. If going fast and having great traction are you goals, then the new Eagle F1 SuperSport RS and Eagle F1 RS are made for you.

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Goodyear’s UHP tires represent the brand’s dedication to cutting-edge tire research, development, and production techniques. They also use the most advanced fabrics and compounds to manufacture their tires.

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Let’s take a look at some common features of these two new tires.

Power Tensile

Goodyear’s Advanced Profile combines a non-overlapping double-layer casing architecture with a reinforced shoulder turn-up and an extended tread profile. So, by eliminating the traditional casing overlap within the main contact patch, the tread deforms more efficiently. This reduces localized stiffness and internal energy loss. At the same time, the reinforced shoulder structure increases lateral support. The wider tread profile creates a smoother, more predictable transition from crown to sidewall.

This could help deliver:

• Lower rolling resistance
• Predictable handling across wet and dry conditions
• Optimized fit for modern wide-rim systems

UUHP Compound

The UUHP Compound (Ultra Ultra High Performance – you know they’re serious when there’s two ultras) utilizes high-surface-area silica combined with a proprietary rubber compound formulated for maximum grip, speed, and durability. Goodyear’s upgraded UUHP compound claims to reduce internal energy loss and limit heat generation during dynamic loading. When Goodyear improves the efficiency of the compound, rolling resistance is reduced while reportedly enhancing traction in wet and dry conditions. 

Goodyear says the result is a compound with:

• Improved rolling resistance
• Smoother high-speed behavior
• A balance between energy return, grip, and thermal stability

Eagle F1 SuperSport RS

The Eagle F1 SuperSport RS is Goodyear’s lightest road tire. It’s designed to provide ultimate race-day performance in multiple disciplines like road, time-trial, and triathlon competition. It utilizes a revolutionary new Power Tensile polyamide casing material. And that’s combined with UUHP Compound and Advanced Profile construction.

The evolution of Goodyear’s cutting-edge technologies results in a claimed 15% reduction in rolling resistance (at 72 psi) compared to the previous Eagle F1 SuperSport R. For those of you who care, this 1.5-watt reduction in rolling resistance, combined with improved grip and handling characteristics, results in the fastest tire Goodyear has ever made.

• Compound: UUHP
• Casing: Dual-Layer 120 TPI Power Tensile
• Specification: Tubeless Ready 700 x 28 mm / 28-622 – 260 g
• Tubeless Ready 700 x 30 mm / 30-622 – 275 g
• Tubeless Ready 700 x 32 mm / 32-622 – 300 g
• RRP: $99.95 / €89.95 / £84.95

Eagle F1 RS

The Eagle F1 RS is Goodyear’s all-around road race tire. It was developed to perform at the highest level of cycling. Just like its sibling tire, it too utilizes a new Power Tensile polyamide casing material, UUHP Compound, and Advanced Profile construction. Except it adds R:Shield puncture protection.

Goodyear’s cutting-edge technologies result in a massive 32% reduction in claimed rolling resistance (at 72 psi) compared to the previous Eagle F1R. That means a 4.8-watt reduction in rolling resistance, combined with improved grip and durability characteristics.

• Compound: UUHP
• Casing: Dual-Layer 120 TPI Power Tensile with an R:Shield breaker
• Specification: Tube-Type – 700 x 25 / 25-622 – 200 g
• Tube-Type – 700 x 28 / 28-622 – 220 g
• Tube-Type – 700 x 30 / 30-622 – 240 g
• Tube-Type – 700 x 32 / 32-622 – 265 g
• Tubeless Ready – 700 x 28 / 28-622 – 290 g
• Tubeless Ready – 700 x 30 / 30-622 – 305 g
• Tubeless Ready – 700 x 32 / 32-622 – 330 g
• Tubeless Ready – 700 x 34 / 34-622 – 345 g
• RRP: Tube-Type – $84.95 / €74.95 / £68.95
• Tubeless Ready – $94.95 / €84.95 / £79.95

GoodyearBike.com