Hate to start a tire thread but..........
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Hate to start a tire thread but..........
I have a 2002 FRC and looking to shed the run-craps. I have done all the tire rack reviews at nausium 
and can't come up with a definititive yes/no on the Michelin Pilots (non A/S) or the Goodyear F1 GS-D3. Anyone out there experienced "both" tires and care to comment.?
and can't come up with a definititive yes/no on the Michelin Pilots (non A/S) or the Goodyear F1 GS-D3. Anyone out there experienced "both" tires and care to comment.?
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From: Winston Salem NC
Originally Posted by sjc*2
I have a 2002 FRC and looking to shed the run-craps. I have done all the tire rack reviews at nausium and can't come up with a definititive yes/no on the Michelin Pilots (non A/S) or the Goodyear F1 GS-D3. Anyone out there experienced "both" tires and care to comment.?
and can't come up with a definititive yes/no on the Michelin Pilots (non A/S) or the Goodyear F1 GS-D3. Anyone out there experienced "both" tires and care to comment.?
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Originally Posted by sjc*2
I have a 2002 FRC and looking to shed the run-craps. I have done all the tire rack reviews at nausium and can't come up with a definititive yes/no on the Michelin Pilots (non A/S) or the Goodyear F1 GS-D3. Anyone out there experienced "both" tires and care to comment.?
and can't come up with a definititive yes/no on the Michelin Pilots (non A/S) or the Goodyear F1 GS-D3. Anyone out there experienced "both" tires and care to comment.?On the GY F1 Supercar tire is a great tire as well. I think the GY has more grip but the Mich PS will last a bit longer.
If you into drags dont get the Mich PS. These tires are great road tires but do take time to get heat into them for grip, so not good for drag racing. I have used the Mich PS on 9 High Performance track weekends and they preformed wonderfully. Now I use them as my street tires and rain tires on the track.
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Originally Posted by EHS
fat bob:
How did they compare to the Goodyear Supercar tires you had? Are they noticably quiter and better handling than the F1s?
How did they compare to the Goodyear Supercar tires you had? Are they noticably quiter and better handling than the F1s?
Sorry,
Fat Bob
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Originally Posted by fat bob
EHS, I did not read the post carefully enough by sjc*2. I mistakenly thought he was simply comparing OEM runflats to the Pilots. I am not experienced with the supercar tires and I cannot answer your question honestly. I do find the Pilots to handle very well in their own right.
Sorry,
Fat Bob
Sorry,
Fat Bob
AU N EGL just summed it up nicely. I love the F1s, but the wear is only average. One gent above got 40k on the Michelins. WOW!
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...d3_charts.html
As you can see from this chart, the GSD3s are neck and neck in the dry handling category, but trounce the competition when the roads are wet. As an added bonus, the Goodyears are less expensive and made right here in the USA.
I went from the OEM runflats to the GSD3s and never cease to be amazed at their fantastic handling, ride and quietness. The Tirerack also rates their wear characteristics as better than that of the Michelins. In other words, you can't go wrong!
As you can see from this chart, the GSD3s are neck and neck in the dry handling category, but trounce the competition when the roads are wet. As an added bonus, the Goodyears are less expensive and made right here in the USA.
I went from the OEM runflats to the GSD3s and never cease to be amazed at their fantastic handling, ride and quietness. The Tirerack also rates their wear characteristics as better than that of the Michelins. In other words, you can't go wrong!
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From: Sarasota FL
Originally Posted by Dave68
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...d3_charts.html
As you can see from this chart, the GSD3s are neck and neck in the dry handling category, but trounce the competition when the roads are wet. As an added bonus, the Goodyears are less expensive and made right here in the USA.
I went from the OEM runflats to the GSD3s and never cease to be amazed at their fantastic handling, ride and quietness. The Tirerack also rates their wear characteristics as better than that of the Michelins. In other words, you can't go wrong!
As you can see from this chart, the GSD3s are neck and neck in the dry handling category, but trounce the competition when the roads are wet. As an added bonus, the Goodyears are less expensive and made right here in the USA.
I went from the OEM runflats to the GSD3s and never cease to be amazed at their fantastic handling, ride and quietness. The Tirerack also rates their wear characteristics as better than that of the Michelins. In other words, you can't go wrong!
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Originally Posted by ecook
I too went from runflats to GSD3's amazing is right, no comparison to runflats. Car rides so smooth around town and on the track they handel great.
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BTW, for days my coworker reviewed, studied, pondered and finally came to the conclusion that the Goodyear GSD3s are the best tires for his Porsche Boxster S. This car came equipped from the factory with Michelins, but as the many charts (posted above in my previous response) show, the Goodyear's combination of dry and wet handling, ride comfort, noise, and price is amazing. In fact, this coworker is also looking into getting a set for his BMW.
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Originally Posted by Dave68
BTW, for days my coworker reviewed, studied, pondered and finally came to the conclusion that the Goodyear GSD3s are the best tires for his Porsche Boxster S. This car came equipped from the factory with Michelins, but as the many charts (posted above in my previous response) show, the Goodyear's combination of dry and wet handling, ride comfort, noise, and price is amazing. In fact, this coworker is also looking into getting a set for his BMW.
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From: Winston Salem NC
Originally Posted by Dave68
BTW, for days my coworker reviewed, studied, pondered and finally came to the conclusion that the Goodyear GSD3s are the best tires for his Porsche Boxster S. This car came equipped from the factory with Michelins, but as the many charts (posted above in my previous response) show, the Goodyear's combination of dry and wet handling, ride comfort, noise, and price is amazing. In fact, this coworker is also looking into getting a set for his BMW.
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