Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3?

by **TW85** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:04 pm

Anyone familiar with the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tire? Has very good ratings, though it costs slightly more than I wanted to spend.

I know this tire is probably overkill for a stock Solara but I am tired of not having traction. As a result, traction control kicks in, cuts power, and makes me a sitting duck.

by **all_red** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:09 pm

That thing holds a 400Hp Camaro in place. I think you'll spend too much on that for a stock Solara.
I currentlyhave Kumho Supra 712's and they are 3 times better than the stock Michelins.

by **TW85** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:26 pm

Spend too much? They're cheaper than the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S and about $20 more than the Pirelli PZero Nero, LOL.

Maybe I'll look for a less aggressive tire, but I really am tired of the lack of traction the Bridgestones have.

Any other thoughts?

by **slingshot** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:06 pm

The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S is an awesome tire but very expensive. If the Goodyears have good ratings on tirerack.com and are cheaper, get them. How do the ratings compare between the two?

by **TW85** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:39 pm

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S:

Dry Traction: 9
Wet Traction: 8.8
Hydro Resistance: 8.8
Snow Traction: 7.3
Cornering Stability: 8.7
Steering Response: 8.7
Ride Comfort: 8.3
Noise Comfort: 8
Tread Wear: 8

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3:

Dry Traction: 9.3
Wet Traction: 9.2
Hydro Resistance: 9.1
Snow Traction: N/A (though Goodyear rates it at like 2)
Cornering Stability: 8.9
Steering Response: 8.8
Ride Comfort: 8.6
Noise Comfort: 8.6
Tread Wear: 8.1

by **Mole** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:44 pm

TW85 wrote:Spend too much? They're cheaper than the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S and about $20 more than the Pirelli PZero Nero, LOL.

Maybe I'll look for a less aggressive tire, but I really am tired of the lack of traction the Bridgestones have.

Any other thoughts?

which bridgestone are they?

try pole position! those are really overkill for stock.

by **TW85** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 4:42 pm

Bridgestone Turanza EL42 is the stock tire for the '04 Solara SLE V6:

Really crappy tires.

Mole,

The Pole Positions cost more than the Goodyears. They approach Pilot Sport A/S territory...

I may still hold out for the Pirelli PZero Neros (or PZero Nero M+S). Need to find another dealer...

by **slingshot** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:34 pm

Do the PZero Neros come in stock OEM sizes or real close? What about the Pole Positions? I know the Pilot SPort A/S in 225-50-ZR17's fit our car fine as replacements with very minimal odometer change.

by **TW85** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:50 pm

The Goodyear comes in 215/45R17. 225/45R17, 225/50R17, and 225/55R17.

The Pirelli PZero Nero M+S comes in 215/45R17 and 225/45R17.
The Pirelli PZero Nero comes in the same sizes as the M+S.

The Pole Position comes in 215/45R17, 225/45R17, and 225/55R17.

The Pirelli is the least expensive and has excellent ratings as well. The Goodyears and Pirellis seem to have a far better tread life than the stock Turanzas.

by **all_red** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 8:25 pm

I found the cheapest prices on tirerack.com. Even when I was looking at the GS-D3's, tirerack was cheaper than Goodyear themself.

by **Aotoyota** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 10:23 pm

what about the Yoko Prada spec-2s? i had some on a sentra before. those stuck to everything.

by **cam2Xrunner** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 11:33 pm

Toyo T1-S are some of the best tires you can buy. Up there with the pilot sports and the SO-3's. If you can wait a few months the toyo T1-R's are coming out.

http://www.toyo.com.au/proxes%20t1-R%20page.htm

These are my next new set of tires for the X-Runner. AA traction and I believe a 300utog treadlife rating.

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3?

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