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Sep 6, 2006 | 10:33 PM

Groucho

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Question?

I am buying new tires very soon...I have a contact @ a Goodyear wholesale store.
I am thinking of the Goodyear GS D3's, (990.00) cash or he has some Goodyear F-1 supercars for 850.00.
What would you do and does anyone know about the F-1's?

Thanks!

Sep 6, 2006 | 10:56 PM

spdislife

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The F1s are the standard Z06 tires. Good grip when you get heat in them, not so good when they're cold. Reasonable wear. Not sure about the others.

Sep 6, 2006 | 11:07 PM

MYCoupe

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I would go with the GS-D3's. I have them on my car and they are great tires wet or dry.

Sep 6, 2006 | 11:51 PM

napacruzerc5

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Originally Posted by MYCoupe

I would go with the GS-D3's. I have them on my car and they are great tires wet or dry.

Sep 6, 2006 | 11:54 PM

wamara

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If your car will be driven regularly in the rain, get the D3s.

Sep 7, 2006 | 12:15 AM

oahuyahoo

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Originally Posted by wamara

If your car will be driven regularly in the rain, get the D3s.

Gottem on mine, can do 70 mph on a hairpin turn with aplenty rain on the pavement and no slip out.

Sep 7, 2006 | 12:24 AM

Mr.DJ

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Originally Posted by Groucho

I'm running the Goodyear 'Eagle F1 Supercar' tires on my new Chrysler. They handle extremely well, but are apt to be a little noisy at freeway speeds. I've also read somewhere that the unique construction of these tires might interfere with the Corvette's TPM sensors, yet they do not interfere with the TPMs of the Chryslers. Since the Z06s run these tires, maybe it only affects the TPMs of the 97-99 C5 models; however, I'm unsure if this is even fact.

Sep 7, 2006 | 07:40 AM

wisvette

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Originally Posted by napacruzerc5

Count me in on the GS-D3's. I have enjoyed the summer on them.

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Sep 7, 2006 | 07:43 AM

Groucho

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Ok.....

I won't be driving much in the rain....but seems they are very highly rated by tire rack. I'm wondering also about how noisy and tread wear...@ 1,000 a set...I'd like 35,000 or so..Possible?
BTW..Thanks for the info!

Sep 7, 2006 | 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by spdislife

The F1s are the standard Z06 tires. Good grip when you get heat in them, not so good when they're cold. Reasonable wear.

Sep 7, 2006 | 07:57 AM

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The D3s for me. The mileage will depend on your driving style.

Sep 7, 2006 | 09:44 AM

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MY last set of tires were the Goodyear F1 Supercars - never had a problem with them and they performed well for me when I got caught in the rain. No problems with the TPS working either.

However, the Goodyear GS-D3 is a highly rated tire for overall performance. If it were me, they would be my pic even though they cost a bit more.

Sep 7, 2006 | 10:15 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MYCoupe

I would go with the GS-D3's. I have them on my car and they are great tires wet or dry.

Sep 7, 2006 | 12:35 PM

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road dog

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go with the D3's a much lighter tire and great wet or dry

Sep 7, 2006 | 06:20 PM

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Groucho

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Thanks everybody GS D3 is for me

Sep 7, 2006 | 06:41 PM

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Firestone Wide Ovals in standard z06 sizes for me. I've been in the rain with them with NO problems. AWESOME TIRES AT A GREAT PRICE!!

Sep 7, 2006 | 11:08 PM

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GS-D3's on my 99 coupe. Good hook up, comfy ride and quiet as a ***** in church. About $1,000 to your door.

Sep 7, 2006 | 11:44 PM

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rws.1

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GS-D3's
Z06 sized mounted, road force balnced, out the door for under $1,000 and I don't have a friend at the tire store.... Discount Tire beat Tire Rack's price

Sep 7, 2006 | 11:48 PM

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dwilcox

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MYCoupe

I would go with the GS-D3's. I have them on my car and they are great tires wet or dry.

Great looks, ride and wet traction.

Sep 7, 2006 | 11:53 PM

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jbvette96

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d3's for me also. you will totally feel the difference over your stock tires. they grip to the road like no other wet or dry and also has a very nice ride quality to them

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