Non Runflat Question
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Racer
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Non Runflat Question
I was dead set on keeping a set of runflats on my C5 until I almost lost control which is when I realized how bad their traction is.The car fishtailed and took me by surprise.
I am thinking of going with one of the following sets of tires and would like some opinions please.
BF Goodrich g- force T/A KDW2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Michelin Pilot Sport
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I am thinking of going with one of the following sets of tires and would like some opinions please.
BF Goodrich g- force T/A KDW2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Michelin Pilot Sport
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Burning Brakes
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You would be better off working out what caused you to fishtail rather that blaming the run-flats.
If your tyres are worn, well, all tyres wear. If they are not worn, then whatever caused that incident; car, driver, conditions, will be still be there to bite you again even after you get new tyres.
If your tyres are worn, well, all tyres wear. If they are not worn, then whatever caused that incident; car, driver, conditions, will be still be there to bite you again even after you get new tyres.
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Originally Posted by rws.1
GS-D3's are one of the three top tires in the world according to Tire Rack... that's why Ibought them. I love them!
Not only are they 24+ lbs lighter than runflat tires, but they also wear better, provide a smoother ride (less side-hopping), handle better in the rain, and are very quiet - highly recommended!
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Originally Posted by chocoholic
You would be better off working out what caused you to fishtail rather that blaming the run-flats.
If your tyres are worn, well, all tyres wear. If they are not worn, then whatever caused that incident; car, driver, conditions, will be still be there to bite you again even after you get new tyres.
If your tyres are worn, well, all tyres wear. If they are not worn, then whatever caused that incident; car, driver, conditions, will be still be there to bite you again even after you get new tyres.
You nailed it!
Melting Slicks
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I'm on my second set of Nitto's. The run flats lasted 20k and the Nitto's lasted 38k for $under $800 delivered. The Michelin's I hear are great but I can buy 2 set of the Nitto's for the price of 1 of the Michelin's. 
Burning Brakes
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LS7,
I am getting the GS-D3's this week based on: 1.performance reviews 2. looks 3. MADE IN THE USA. I am sure there are better tires out there(not by much) but for my purposes these will be more than enough. I'll let you know how they "feel" once they are installed
I am getting the GS-D3's this week based on: 1.performance reviews 2. looks 3. MADE IN THE USA. I am sure there are better tires out there(not by much) but for my purposes these will be more than enough. I'll let you know how they "feel" once they are installed
Le Mans Master
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I have the GS D3's on my 1985 with ZR-1 wheels and love them. I have the F1 Supercars on my 2000 with the ZO-6 wheels and love them... If they made the GS D3 in a 255/60-15 I'd have them on my 1973 (and I think a lot of other C3 owners would as well...Goodyear are you listening?).
If you have stock width wheels, I would recommend the GS D3. Since they don't have a 295-18 yet available for the GS D3 to use with ZO-6 wheels, if you have them I'd go with the F1 Supercars.
Life doesn't get any better...GUSTO
If you have stock width wheels, I would recommend the GS D3. Since they don't have a 295-18 yet available for the GS D3 to use with ZO-6 wheels, if you have them I'd go with the F1 Supercars.
Life doesn't get any better...GUSTO
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '10
Originally Posted by JeepTJ
I love my GS D3s.
I thought WTF, I should have pulled out the Discount Tire internet page I printed out the night before to tell him that they do.
Team Owner
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
The GY GS D3 and GS CS are ten year old design tire made by GoddYear France. It is being replaced by the GY the CS is being replaced by the RS in the 4th Q this year.
They are the GS CS and RS are DOT R comounds.
Not sure what is replacing the GS D3.
http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyea...ea=Performance
They are the GS CS and RS are DOT R comounds.
Not sure what is replacing the GS D3.
http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyea...ea=Performance
Last edited by AU N EGL; Sep 2, 2005 at 04:36 PM.
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tires
i had toyo t1-s proxies.800 bucks installed,and an excellent tire!i went back to runflats,and a good thing too,i picked up a nail yesterday in one of my yokohama's.dic,rr low,20psi.got it fixed and went on my way.anybody know if yok's have road hazard??