Bigbird Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I know everyone says to call Derek about tires, so I do plan on it. I just want some ideas of what to order when I actually call him here in a couple weeks. I want something that performs well all around, but I'm not quite sold on giving up summer tires for all-seasons. I've also only kept a car long enough to need new tires once, and I got Eagle F1 GS D3's. I loved these tires, but they don't seem to be in production any more. So what do you all suggest? Also, these will be going on my '09 WRX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Looks like they're still avail on tire rack. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?KEYWORD=tires.jsp_Goodyear_Eagle_F1_GS-D3_Tire&CAWELAID=712056581&tireMake=Goodyear&GCID=C13674x012-tire&partnum=055WR6F1GSD3&tireModel=Eagle+F1+GS-D3&code=yes& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 By "daily driver tire" I'm assuming all season was implied. GS D3's while simply awesome, (when they aren't vibrating and be the general piece of shit that most goodyear tires are) are summer only. For year around, I'd cast my vote for Conti Extreme DWS's. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+DWS& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 TIM, thanks for looking into it for me. Closest to my size they have is like $280 a tire...that's a ton more than I paid back in '07 for them. And Jones, I meant that I'm not opposed to buying all-seasons, but will buy a good all-around summer tire first if available. I can always pick up some steelies and winter tires when the white death comes...if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 A note about the GS D3's as well. They reason they may not show for your car is load range. I noticed they stopped making alot of them in XL/ 95+ which negates me from using them as well. Same as the Star Spec's not available in a size / load combination for my heavy ass sedans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 You're going to use summer tires for winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Those Conti's don't look half bad, actually. I'll keep note of them. And no, I'd really like to get some MEATS for the winter. That is if I end up getting summer tires over all-seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 You're going to use summer tires for winter? OP may be retarded, waiting for further details. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Those Conti's don't look half bad, actually. I'll keep note of them. And no, I'd really like to get some MEATS for the winter. That is if I end up getting summer tires over all-seasons. You seriously can't beat dedicated winter/summers. One of the best things you can do for your car. I always carry a dedicated set of summer/ winter wheels/tires for every vehicle. Well worth the investment. :fuckyeah: I have a few friends running those Conti's who are VERY VERY happy with them though. Conti's used to have a lot of sidewall issues but haven't heard too much lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Star Specs and Hankook ventus v12 evo are highly rated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Star Specs and Hankook ventus v12 evo are highly rated NOT ALL SEASON JINGLEBERRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrxRcr Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I agree with the dedicated summer winter combo. I have the sumitomos htrz 3 for summer and have been really impressed with them, reasonably priced too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 NOT ALL SEASON JINGLEBERRY :dumb::dumb::dumb::dumb::dumb::dumb::dumb::dumb: And Jones, I meant that I'm not opposed to buying all-seasons, but will buy a good all-around summer tire first if available. I can always pick up some steelies and winter tires when the white death comes...if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 :dumb::dumb::dumb::dumb::dumb::dumb::dumb::dumb: Eat a slow FWD Dick. Oh wait, you do that all day every day. :dumb::dumb::dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I can't remember the last time I've driven a fwd car. It gives me the willies even thinking about it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Eat a slow FWD Dick. Oh wait, you do that all day every day. :dumb::dumb::dumb: AWWWW, I hurt Jones' feelings. Cheer up big guy, it'll be ok. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 AWWWW, I hurt Jones' feelings. Cheer up big guy, it'll be ok. :lolguy: Dig $20 ? :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I have the previous version of this tire and it has been great. Been hearing good reviews of the new model as well. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+Z+III Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Dig $20 ? :dumb: 4 adults and 2 dogs in the back, sure.:gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 4 adults and 2 dogs in the back, sure.:gabe: BRING IT ON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 BRING IT ON. Ok, let me know when you can get 2 dogs in your trunk to sit normal and have room to walk around........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Ok, let me know when you can get 2 dogs in your trunk to sit normal and have room to walk around........ Easy: Step 1: Hit dogs on head with shovel. Step 2: Put them in trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 By "daily driver tire" I'm assuming all season was implied. GS D3's while simply awesome, (when they aren't vibrating and be the general piece of shit that most goodyear tires are) are summer only. For year around, I'd cast my vote for Conti Extreme DWS's. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+DWS& Well we agree on that, I've never come across Goodyears I'd want to pay for. They are either shitty or too expensive compared to other tires. I've heard great things about Contis, love my Toyos (but don't know if they offer you much), and I've had great experiences with Michelin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1647545492 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Hankook v4 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?code=yes&KEYWORD=tires.jsp_Hankook_Ventus_V4_ES_H105_Tire&CAWELAID=712056552&partnum=055VR6H105XL&GCID=C13674x012-tire&tireModel=Ventus+V4+ES+H105&tireMake=Hankook& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Well we agree on that, I've never come across Goodyears I'd want to pay for. They are either shitty or too expensive compared to other tires. I've heard great things about Contis, love my Toyos (but don't know if they offer you much), and I've had great experiences with Michelin. Michelin makes the best tires period, but they charge for them. :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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