Goodyear DS3 questions
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Melting Slicks
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Goodyear DS3 questions
Guys,
Looks like I will be replacing my stock EMT's in the spring. I have been reading alot on the options, but have a question for the rest of you with the DS3's....What kind of miles are you getting out of these tires? On tire rack, it is rated with the best tread wear, but quite a few of the reviews claim tread life is bad ?????
Also, do they offer the DS3's in a runflat? Not sure if I want to go back to EMT's but I would like some feedback on that option. (also, how much more do the EMT versions cost??)
Thanks
Looks like I will be replacing my stock EMT's in the spring. I have been reading alot on the options, but have a question for the rest of you with the DS3's....What kind of miles are you getting out of these tires? On tire rack, it is rated with the best tread wear, but quite a few of the reviews claim tread life is bad ?????
Also, do they offer the DS3's in a runflat? Not sure if I want to go back to EMT's but I would like some feedback on that option. (also, how much more do the EMT versions cost??)
Thanks
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Awesome tires... Superb grip both dry and wet. I am on my second set now. The first set lasted for a pretty good while. I got over 20,000 miles + 1 track event out of them. Will definately buy them again. My new set just accompanied me to Motorsport ranch and man did they handle good...
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Originally Posted by Mr Snappy!
Also, do they offer the DS3's in a runflat? Not sure if I want to go back to EMT's but I would like some feedback on that option. (also, how much more do the EMT versions cost??)
Unfortunately, with tires its almost impossible to get the best of both worlds. Either you have superb grip and comfort, or you have the peace of mind with the run flats and tolerate the lack of grip and road noise.
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Having run Nitto NT 555's, EMT's and the G3, there is absolutely no question about it. The GY DS-G3 is the only way to go.
My foot got a cramp last night
from a standing stop *in the rain* up to about 1/2 way thru 3rd, before the cramp went away and *WOW*, was I impressed. The Trans AM next to me must have had the same sort of cramp , but his must have gone away quicker, because I only saw what I thought might have been his headlights 
My foot got a cramp last night
from a standing stop *in the rain* up to about 1/2 way thru 3rd, before the cramp went away and *WOW*, was I impressed. The Trans AM next to me must have had the same sort of cramp , but his must have gone away quicker, because I only saw what I thought might have been his headlights
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Can't give you imput on mileage with the GS-D3's but I definitely like them a lot better than the stock run-flats. I also run closer to the Z06s with Hoosiers on most autocross course with these tires than with the EMT's. Love 'em in the wet too! I have about 3k miles and 10 autocrosses on them; some wear evident but couldn't tell you how long they would last.
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Originally Posted by diyguy
Having run Nitto NT 555's, EMT's and the G3, there is absolutely no question about it. The GY DS-G3 is the only way to go.
My foot got a cramp last night from a standing stop *in the rain* up to about 1/2 way thru 3rd, before the cramp went away and *WOW*, was I impressed. The Trans AM next to me must have had the same sort of cramp , but his must have gone away quicker, because I only saw what I thought might have been his headlights
My foot got a cramp last night
from a standing stop *in the rain* up to about 1/2 way thru 3rd, before the cramp went away and *WOW*, was I impressed. The Trans AM next to me must have had the same sort of cramp , but his must have gone away quicker, because I only saw what I thought might have been his headlights
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Originally Posted by 2k1 Vette
There is not a "run flat" version of these available. The reason that these tires are so good is because they arent run flats. If they were run flats you would still hear everyone complaining about the crappy grip and the road noise.
I just bought a set from the Tire Rack and I could have sworn they originally priced out a set of DS3 runflats instead of the non-runflats.
Your best bet to know is to call Tire Rack directly.
BTW, I bought the non-runflats, a $10 air compressor that you plug into the cigarette lighter, and a $7 tire plug kit both from Walmart.
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Originally Posted by URNDWAY
I just bought a set from the Tire Rack and I could have sworn they originally priced out a set of DS3 runflats instead of the non-runflats.
Your best bet to know is to call Tire Rack directly.
BTW, I bought the non-runflats, a $10 air compressor that you plug into the cigarette lighter, and a $7 tire plug kit both from Walmart.
Your best bet to know is to call Tire Rack directly.
BTW, I bought the non-runflats, a $10 air compressor that you plug into the cigarette lighter, and a $7 tire plug kit both from Walmart.
What happens if you have a blow-out with your set-up? Do you pull over, take off the tire, try to find the hole, patch it, inflate, and then roll? Are you going to carry a jack, pucks, etc? I am serious, how will this work?
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There is very little chance that you will have a blowout. Most likely, a nail would enter and at least partially seal the air from escaping, meaning that you might have a slow leak or none at all, in which case you can (at your leisure) jack up the corner or your car, deflate (if necessary), pull the nail (nail puller is best), insert the plug from your plug kit, fill the tire with air from your compressor,lower, and drive it down to the tire shop.
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Originally Posted by Dave68
There is very little chance that you will have a blowout. Most likely, a nail would enter and at least partially seal the air from escaping, meaning that you might have a slow leak or none at all, in which case you can (at your leisure) jack up the corner or your car, deflate (if necessary), pull the nail (nail puller is best), insert the plug from your plug kit, fill the tire with air from your compressor,lower, and drive it down to the tire shop.
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In most cases, you can do the same thing with non-runflats. The difference is that with these tires, you ca go to ANY tire shop. That being said, I have to mention that I have had one blowout and two slow leaks in 31 years of driving.
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Originally Posted by Mr Snappy!
I have always been curious about this type of plan.
What happens if you have a blow-out with your set-up? Do you pull over, take off the tire, try to find the hole, patch it, inflate, and then roll? Are you going to carry a jack, pucks, etc? I am serious, how will this work?
What happens if you have a blow-out with your set-up? Do you pull over, take off the tire, try to find the hole, patch it, inflate, and then roll? Are you going to carry a jack, pucks, etc? I am serious, how will this work?
Never hydroplaned or felt like it was going to. 
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Have about 18K on my GS-D3s, and a few weeks ago when I checked, the backs were at 7/32, fronts 8/32, original depth of tire tread was 10/32. Therefore, in 18K, fronts have worn 20%, rear 30%. They are also wearing very evenly, but that is due more to my **** nature of constantly checking the air pressure via the DIC everyday I drive the car and twice a month with a calibrated air pressure gauge. Also, have had the tires balanced and aligned three times since tires were installed.
Note, it is an auto w/2.73 rear, so burn outs are not a common occurrence.
Note, it is an auto w/2.73 rear, so burn outs are not a common occurrence.
