Road Bike Tire Test: Goodyear Eagle F1 R TLC 28
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 11.7 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 52 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 75 Points
- Conclusion: 4.3 / 5 Highly Recommended
- Comments
- Goodyear Eagle F1 R TLC 28
(100% is best)
We've tested Goodyear's highest performance all-round road bike tire, the Eagle F1 R. This tire is designed for year-round use and complements the time-trial Eagle F1 R SuperSport (read our review) we tested a while back. While the previous edition of the Goodyear Eagle F1 was introduced a couple of years ago and marked the return of Goodyear in the bicycle tire market, it didn't perform as strongly as the competition.
However, the new Tubeless Complete (TLC) R version of the Eagle F1 has been completely redesigned with a new "short-ply" casing and new compound. The new casing is folded to have only one layer under the tread for maximum flexibility and grip, while the sidewalls are made up of two layers to improve their strength. The tire also comes with an extra bead-to-bead layer made from a different material that helps seal the tire and increases puncture protection.
The Eagle F1 R and Eagle F1 SuperSport R differ in that the Eagle F1 R comes with an additional SHIELD R Protection strip under the tread to give the tread puncture resistance a boost. The all-round Eagle F1 R also comes with a slightly thicker 120 TPI casing (150 TPI on the SuperSport) and more tread thickness that makes it more durable, longer lasting, and provides an additional boost to the total puncture resistance. The UHP Dynamic compound on the R versions is also newly developed by Goodyear, and both our rolling resistance and wet grip tests confirm that it can compete with the best compounds on the market.
The Eagle F1 R and SuperSport R are both available in the 25-622, 28-622, and 30-622 sizes, with the all-round Eagle F1 R adding the 32-622 and 34-622 sizes as an option. All sizes are also available with black or transparent sidewalls.
We've tested the black sidewalled 28 mm version of the Eagle F1 R, and we'll compare it to the original Eagle F1 in the 25-622 size and a selection of other tires from competing brands.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Goodyear |
| Model | Eagle F1 R TLC |
| Year | 2023 |
| Tire Type | Tubeless |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | Very High |
| Buy At | |
| Manufacturer part number | GR.017.28.622.VOO3.R |
| TPI | 120 |
| Compound | UHP Dynamic |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 28-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 28 |
| Specified Weight | 310 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 85 |
| Made In | Members Only |
| Available Sizes |
25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) 32-622 (700x32c) 34-622 (700x34c) |
Goodyear Eagle F1 R TLC 28 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 310 grams |
| Measured Weight | 310 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + valve + rim seal) |
330 grams |
| Measured Width | 29 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 26 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.4 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only |
| Unmounted Casing Width | 72 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | Members Only |
| Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | Members Only |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | None (20 ml sealant) |
| Measured Width | 29 mm (un-round) |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 132 psi/9.1 bar 25-27 = 120 psi/8.3 bar 28-29 = 108 psi/7.4 barUltra High Air Pressure (108 psi / 7.4 bar) |
11.7 Watts CRR: 0.00351 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 110 psi/7.6bar 25-27 = 100 psi/6.9 bar 28-29 = 90 psi/6.2 barExtra High Air Pressure (90 psi / 6.2 bar) |
12.8 Watts CRR: 0.00384 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 88 psi/6.1 bar 25-27 = 80 psi/5.5 bar 28-29 = 72 psi/5.0 barHigh Air Pressure (72 psi /5.0 bar) |
Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 25-27 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 28-29 = 54 psi/3.7 barMedium Air Pressure (54 psi / 3.7 bar) |
Members Only |
| The Road Bike section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 52 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 75 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
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Conclusion
- Goodyear Eagle F1 R TLC 28
(100% is best)
Compared to the original Goodyear Eagle F1, the new Eagle F1 R boosts performance in almost all our tests. While we often hear from tire manufacturers that it's impossible to improve both rolling resistance, puncture resistance, and wet grip at the same time, the Eagle F1 R does just that, and it proves that higher quality ingredients result in a better tire.
While the Eagle F1 R performs strongly compared to the competition, it's edged out by the best tires that offer similar puncture resistance in our tests. The strongest point of the Eagle F1 R is its performance in the wet grip test of the center of the tire, where it shares the first position with the SuperSport R (read our review) and one other tire. The edge grip is a bit lower, and we suspect that's the result of the two-ply casing that's thicker and less flexible along the edge of the tire.
In conclusion, the Eagle F1 R and Eagle F1 SuperSport R complement each other nicely. If you want to stay with Goodyear as your tire supplier and not overthink, the SuperSport R as a time-trial tire and the regular R for everything else sounds good to us.
For a clear view of the differences between the Eagle F1 R and Eagle F1 SuperSport R, jump over to our comparison section: Goodyear Eagle F1 R Vs Eagle F1 SuperSport R
RATING:
4.3
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Highly Recommended