Hillsdale

Run Flats - Michelin vs Good Year, any comments or history. Need new tires and seems the fronts wear out much faster than the back ones,
with no evidence of uneven wear pattern

meanjoe

I don't know what year or type car you have? I think if you supply that info you may get a few more answers. I have a 99 vert 7 years now. This is my experience. The GY's are really not good for anything except heavy rain when they're new. Seems like after a few thousand miles they don't even really stick to dry ground. After a few sets of these I switched to Michelins, also run flats, and was interested to see the improvement. Seemed to grab dry road much better, same on wet road as the GY's. Now here is the real night and day. Changed to 18's front and 19's rear, 265/30-18 and 305/30-19
Michelin Super sports non run flat. Add one four wheel alignment and there is so much improvement I'm thinking I was driving a cargo van before. I've never had a flat in this car and no longer go on long road trips so I just have a good AAA membership instead. Bottom line for me is run flats are only really good for one thing, running flat. Other than that I don't know. You could also just get Michelin SSports non run flats to fit your existing wheels. Just make sure you get a good alignment. As far as wear I don't know why your fronts wear out sooner, my experience has been the opposite. Maybe you drive like an old lady?? good luck with the tires.

BigRobDsp

Goodyear makes bad tires. Michelin makes great tires but are expensive. If you search you will find about 1 million different opinions with advice on tire brands, but I doubt you will find someone that likes goodyears...

craig04c5

I have had 2 sets of GoodYear GSD3's and they are the best tires I have ever owned. In addition, I bought GY Assurance tires for the family suv to replace the Bridgestone's Duelers which were the worst tires I have had and the ride, dry/wet traction changed dramatically for the good. Never had a problem with GoodYear tires. Since they don't make the GSD3's anymore I don't know what tire I will replace them with. It may very well be Michelin's since they do make good tires also but they are pricey. I will probably go to the Tire Rack and see what tire is recommended since they test and evaluate them.

2blklt4

I only run runflats and had the michelins and kumhos. Kumhos lasted abut 50% less than original GY. They cost half too. Michelins are almost as expensive as GY and also lasted less then GY. Did nt notice better performance than GY...I thought they flex when cornering hard.
By far I preffer the original GY runflats.
The very stiff sidewall of GY gives the car a very precise steering and zero flexing. For a stock car like mine I stick with GY runflats.
What you pay is what you get. General makes tires for our cars and are around $120/piece. Trust me you don't want those...
Not to mention GY are the widest of all tires in that size.
Fronts wear fast when they are underinflated. if you get under 30 psi outer edges will wear. if you overinflate then center will wear out faster. Keep it at 30-33 psi cold.

meanjoe

If I had to put the Good Year F1 Eagles that came OEM back on my car I'd sell it. They're about $100.00 each more than the Michelins don't last as long and will not stay stuck to the road. Crap tires

mikes1hog

Somewhere on this forum was a guy who was complaining about his Michelin Sports A/S tires. It seems that he only got 50,000 or so miles on them and they were starting to show signs of wear. I plan to use those as well; my M3 has them on and they are amazing in smoothness of ride and performance.

NukeC5

It seems like most people like the Michelin's allot better for comfort, noise, and traction.

FRITZM

Michelins, hands down, no contest w/GYs.

WKMCD

The only problem is Michelin is VERY proud of their 345x30x19 PS2's.

lucky131969

I'll be the weirdo that likes those garbage Goodyear tires.

2blklt4

I second that

bighank

The GYs with almost new tread made my 97 vert into a toboggan with about 1/8" of snow on a straight and level 6 lane road at 55 MPH.
Skidded and thought I would end up flipped over in the median.
Harsh ride and NOISE. Thought the noise was due to the verts rag top.
When they wore out at about 32000 miles (all 4 were shot) got Michelin PS A/S ZP (all season zero pressure ie. runflats).
NO COMPARISON. Handled MUCH BETTER and felt like I was driving on tires not bricks. The noise level was also much lower. Almost like a coupe or sedan. Have had them on for several years and still have 50% tread left. Cost a fortune but worth it. Had them roadforce balanced on a Hunter machine. Now I have put Z06 sways and shocks on and the ride is a little stiffer but still good. Go with Michelin. Don't think they make the A/S ZPs now but something else is comparable.

JustinStrife

Good years on a truck or jeep? Sure. For a Corvette? Not a chance in hell...

mikes1hog

We are used to that; right. Everything "Corvette" is overpriced as well. There is a slight difference, Michelin does deliver on their claims.

chaase

Michelin >>>>> Goodyear.

I replaced my GY run flats with the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 and I am much happier with the Michelins.

The Big Guy

Michelins Pilot Sport PS2 Z/P. Good year has a LONG, LONG way to go to even come near Michelins ! Go the extra $and have the piece of mind that you have the best for yourself and the car. Thats my 2CTS.

Old Horsepower

I like the original equipment Goodyear. Yes their noisy. But I get great traction ( the hotter they get the better they grip) and great mileage. I researched tires and selected the Michelin's for the gf's C5. She hates them. Even though they are the correct size she can't stand the way they look. High profile (looks like she's 4 wheel driving, car doesn't even scrap in driveways anymore) and they look like skinny bicycle tires. When we park side by side it's like night and day how they look. But her Vette does have a quiet ride now and they do seem to work well. You just loose that low fat look of the Goodyear.

meanjoe

Hey "Old Horsepower"
If you think the Good Years grip the road? You might want to go ck into getting your ride a tune up!!!!

leadfoot4

I posted a question about the Michelins being noisy in the "wheel and tire" section, and didn't get much of a response. This discussion got my interest....

Naturally, I had the GY run-flats as OE on my C-5. I was disappointed, as I got only about 14,000 miles out of them. However, when I went to replace them A) GY was on strike, and tires were in short supply; and B) many people here were raving about the Michelins. So, I went with the Michelins.

To me, they weren't the "great salvation" that people originally said they were. Yes, their "tractor tread" would no doubt be better in the rain, but now that I have 8-9000 miles on them, I find that they've gotten very noisy. Secondly, I think the GY's stiffer sidewalls gave better steering response.

I'm kind of sorry that I wasn't a little patient and waited for GY to settle the strike, and then gotten another set of their tires.