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Mar 27, 2007 | 12:57 PM

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Torn between two tires

I need some opinions. Which ever tire i get will be mounted on 17x11 ZR1's with a 50mm offset.

I can't decide between...
1. Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD-3 in a 315/35-17
2. Michelin Pilot Sport in a 335/35-17

Thanks in advance.

Mar 27, 2007 | 01:55 PM

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I say go with the GSD-3's, the tread design is pretty cool and they get great traction in rain or shine.

Mar 27, 2007 | 02:25 PM

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I agree, I've read alot about both tires. Both are very good but I would go with the GS-D3's. Love the tread pattern and excellent traction.

Mar 27, 2007 | 02:40 PM

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Ive never used the PS2's, but the D3's are the best wet traction tires I have ever used and perform well in dry. If your looking for a good all around daily drver tire the D3 will not disappoint.

Mar 27, 2007 | 02:56 PM

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Thanks for the replies guys.

Ive read that the GSD3's run wide. Are they pretty close to the size of the Pilot Sport 335's?

Thanks.

Mar 27, 2007 | 03:24 PM

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They might be bigger lol, I believe they run like 13.2" wide......Which is a REALLY wide tire lol. BFH is definitely needed lol, and most likely you will have to roll the fenders.

Mar 27, 2007 | 03:31 PM

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Holy ****, i read the GSD3's were 12.6".

I think i'll be fine with the fenders. I have a 50mm offset so it doesn't stick out at all.

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Mar 27, 2007 | 03:37 PM

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The 315's are in stock at tire rack but the 275's are still on backorder till April 16th i believe.

Mar 27, 2007 | 03:46 PM

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Yeah...that's the reason I went with the KD instead of the GS D3, my front tires were down to the cords and I needed a new tire NOW. Since the GS D3 were on back order, it made the choice easy to the the KD out, lower price helped too. And I don't like mismatching tires front to back...looks tacky.

Mar 27, 2007 | 03:47 PM

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No the GSD-3's are over 13"......They are THE widest running 315 out there.

Mar 27, 2007 | 03:51 PM

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Tirerack is wrong then.

Check this out man.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...3D135YR7F1GSD3

Mar 27, 2007 | 03:55 PM

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They are wrong for sure. They list my tire as having a section width of 12.6" and I measured just over 13 yesterday before putting them on the car today.

Mar 27, 2007 | 04:03 PM

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They are wrong for sure. They list my tire as having a section width of 12.6" and I measured just over 13 yesterday before putting them on the car today.

I knew i wasted so much time looking at all those specs.

Thanks for the help fellas.

Mar 27, 2007 | 04:24 PM

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just ordered 11" 50mm ZR1s and just purchased a set of 315 GS-D3s to go with them (and i did a lot of research prior to buying) if that helps you out at all

Mar 27, 2007 | 04:34 PM

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just ordered 11" 50mm ZR1s and just purchased a set of 315 GS-D3s to go with them (and i did a lot of research prior to buying) if that helps you out at all

HAHA research is all ive been doing for the past week.

Where'd you order your tires from?