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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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I'm replacing my Goodyear runflats. Thinking of buying non-runflats and buying a repair kit & a compressor. What do you think of the BF Goodrich or the Bridgestone Potenza's?

What other tires do you recommend as far as performance and wear? I'm tired of spending $1300-$1400 every 20k miles.

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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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I am planning on using Firestone Firehawks SZ 50 EP RFT suppose to be a excellent tire, $1300.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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Can't go wrong with the Goodyear GS-D3s, everyone I know that has them loves them. One of the highest rated tires you can get. I just wish they made them larger than 285
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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I have the Bridgestone Potenza's and am very happy with them. Much quieter that stock (any non run flat will be) better traction that stock. I think the next tire I would try would be the Goodyear GS-D3s, I hear some great stuff on them now.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 12:24 AM
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GsD3's
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ICaughtVetteFever
Can't go wrong with the Goodyear GS-D3s, everyone I know that has them loves them. One of the highest rated tires you can get. I just wish they made them larger than 285

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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 08:02 AM
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I've heard the Goodyear GS-D3s are a very good tire. Looking to get these myself. You can also consider the Firestone Wide Oval or the Firestone Firehawk runflat if you want to go that route. I have a set of the Firehawks on the car now and they have been a very good tire.
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3rd set of GS D3s....Love them.
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