[s-cars] what tires to get ?

[LL - NY]

FWIW, I've run my GY F1GSD3's back to back with my Avon Tech RA's in the
(VERY) wet at an Autocross in an attempt to figure out what tire worked best
there. To my surprise, the DOT-R's were MUCH more controllable than the
GY's, in spite of standing water in many places (note, this is at autocross
speeds, albit on a Divisional Level course). Not only more controllable, but
significantly (4+ seconds on a 41 second course). Comparatively, the Eagles
felt like they were driving on grease.

YMMV, and I'm VERY happy with the Eagles (just wouldn't bother to compete on
'em).

LL - NY

On 3/20/07, manuelsanchez at starpower.net <manuelsanchez at starpower.net> wrote:
>
> Tom,
>
> I had ES100's and the Goodyear F1GSD3's. If you liked the ES100's you'll
> love the F1GSD3's.  I bought the Goodyears after reading a pair of Comparo's
> in some European Magazines, Car & Driver and reading the Tire Rack feedback.
>
> I run street tires at track events, the ES100's didn't fare very well, the
> sidewalls rolled over quite a bit, they howled after some wear and they
> chunked a little bit.  The Goodyears did much, much, much better.  I've got
> Toyo T1R's on now (the look like they run a bit narrow compared to other
> advertised widths), I'd place them better than the ES100's but I  much
> prefer the Goodyears, I can't wait to put them back on.
>
> I went for the wet traction rating, I figured that's when I might need the
> most help getting out of a tough spot.
>
> Good Luck
>
> -manny
> 95.5 UrS6 Avant
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:51:38 -0400
> From: "Pollock, Thomas" <thomas.pollock at amd.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] what tires to get ?
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> Hey s-doods...
>
> so I'm tire shopping after my catastrophic failure last week. I thought I
> had finally decided on the Dunlop Sport Maxx but after reading some of the
> Audi forums, ditched the idea (too noisy, flatspot easy and hard to keep
> balanced).  Then I was ready to order the Bridgestone RE-01R and the
> installer is trying to talk me out of these as well... (too stiff a
> sidewall).  wtf?   He is strongly suggesting Conti's or Goodyear
> F1GSD3.  I'm trying to stay under $150 a pop or I'd love to try a Michelin,
> just too steep...
>
> Anyone have experience with any of these ?
>
> I liked the Yoko es100's and I also like the previous Falken fk451's but
> thought I'd try something different. I've also run various Kumhos on other
> cars and was not thrilled so probably not go there.
>
> I need two sets. 235/45-17 and 245/40-17.
> suggestions ?
>
> cheers,
>
> tom.
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