Goodyears worth the $$$?
Goodyears worth the $$$? just bought new wheels for the car (17x9.5 and 17x11 ZR1s) and am looking into tires. I have heard a lot of good things about the GS-D3s but damn they are pricey. Are they worth the extra dough or is there something out there w/ similar performance for less money?
Some are experencing road noise, strange wear, and issues balancing them. I was going to get some as well but I found the issues I mentioned. I ended up going with BFG KD's, 315's and 275's, they ended up being a lil more than the GS-D3's but I love them.
i dont think their worth it in terms of lasting. Yea they grip amazing but seriously spending over 200 on a tire that wont last is worthless. i got the bfg gforces and they are awesome. Ive already have riden well over 3k miles on them and havent lost one bit of tread and i am an aggressive driver.
Originally Posted by GregD63
I have Goodyear Eagles on my T/A. I had to replace the tires when I bought it. The Goodyears are good tires, but I could have bought a better tire for less money if I had bought BFG's. I have bought Goodyear, BFG's, and Michelin tires for different vehicles. I see that some of these Kumho tires and brands like that are a lot cheaper, but I never owned any.
Most of these places that sell online have a section for customer testimonials. Look at some of those to see what people think of the tires they bought. I see that a lot of them are from people who have these Japanese cars, that they put big wheels on. A 2500 lb rice burner won't push a tire like a real car will, so you might have to search to find one from somebody with a real car, like a Vette, a Z or a T/A.
Most of these places that sell online have a section for customer testimonials. Look at some of those to see what people think of the tires they bought. I see that a lot of them are from people who have these Japanese cars, that they put big wheels on. A 2500 lb rice burner won't push a tire like a real car will, so you might have to search to find one from somebody with a real car, like a Vette, a Z or a T/A.
-Dave
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I had the GS-D3s on my 17x11 ZR-1s before I swapped my new wheels on and I loved them. At that time I was driving my Bird every day and commuting from Chicago to Florida every other month and I got quite a bit of mileage out of them. The reason I went with the GS-D3s was because I have no traction control and I wanted the best wet/dry performance tire I could get. Right now I only drive my car on the weekend and I've got some 18in BFG drag radials on so I won't go out in the rain with them. To be honest, if you don't have to daily drive that car, I would consider looking into some drag radials, they make for real good fun when the sun shines! Either way, as long as you stick to BFG and Goodyear, I don't think you can go wrong. Those other brands may have a nice pricepoint, but when it comes down to it they just aren't on the same level. Not to mention, the tread patterns on the GS-D3s and BFGs are real badass looking. 
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Originally Posted by FL THRTL
I had the GS-D3s on my 17x11 ZR-1s before I swapped my new wheels on and I loved them. At that time I was driving my Bird every day and commuting from Chicago to Florida every other month and I got quite a bit of mileage out of them. The reason I went with the GS-D3s was because I have no traction control and I wanted the best wet/dry performance tire I could get. Right now I only drive my car on the weekend and I've got some 18in BFG drag radials on so I won't go out in the rain with them. To be honest, if you don't have to daily drive that car, I would consider looking into some drag radials, they make for real good fun when the sun shines! Either way, as long as you stick to BFG and Goodyear, I don't think you can go wrong. Those other brands may have a nice pricepoint, but when it comes down to it they just aren't on the same level. Not to mention, the tread patterns on the GS-D3s and BFGs are real badass looking.
) so i dont think radials are for me. Plus is like showing it and the way the tires look do make a difference. Im leaning towards the GS-D3s... it seams they are prolly worth it 
. Thanks-Dave
I've heard alot of good things about the GS-D3s, my buddy's got them on his Terminator. I took him for a ride in the Z on my BFG KDW's, he was impressed. Trouble is, I don't think they make a 315-35/17 in the KDW so you'd have to go with the KD.
Either way the KD and the GS-D3 are a 100% max performance tire and some treadlife will be sacrificed in the name of grip. However the Goodyears will definitely be more friendly in the water. The GS-D3's are killer looking tires though. I say either way you can't go wrong.
Either way the KD and the GS-D3 are a 100% max performance tire and some treadlife will be sacrificed in the name of grip. However the Goodyears will definitely be more friendly in the water. The GS-D3's are killer looking tires though. I say either way you can't go wrong.
I think the GS-D3 has an ugly tread edge. It looks like a truck tire how the tread wraps over the edge.
I personally prefer the BFG line. However I do love my GY Eagle F-1 GS, but they don't offer a 315.
I had some BFG KDW on my other wheels and loved them. The KD is sweet, but more expensive and doesn't last as long. The KDWS is a great all weather tire.
I personally prefer the BFG line. However I do love my GY Eagle F-1 GS, but they don't offer a 315.
I had some BFG KDW on my other wheels and loved them. The KD is sweet, but more expensive and doesn't last as long. The KDWS is a great all weather tire.