Eagle F1 GS-D3's?
Originally Posted by LTSpeed
This is very bad and dangerous advice! The GS-D3 is awesome in rain or dry--even heavy rain as long as the temp if 35F or better. Below that, they are the most dangerous tire I've ever driven--bar none!
As for snow; you're taking your life in your hands even trying it. Do a search and you'll see what I mean. I am probably one of the best road course and autocross drivers on this site and it's all I could do to get my LT1 home from work during a minor snowstorm here last winter.
The GS-D3 is the best street tire I've ever owned, but only under the conditions I outlined.
As for snow; you're taking your life in your hands even trying it. Do a search and you'll see what I mean. I am probably one of the best road course and autocross drivers on this site and it's all I could do to get my LT1 home from work during a minor snowstorm here last winter.
The GS-D3 is the best street tire I've ever owned, but only under the conditions I outlined.
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My car gets driven like a daily driver, with like >95% of the driving on the street, but it's not driven as much as a normal daily driver, and it doesn't drive in the rain if that is at all possible (I have other cars to drive). It also never goes out in the snow (except one time last year when I had no other car to drive, but not anymore, it goes in the shed/garage for the winter). I do also like to go to the track occasionally, and I would also really like to be able to launch really well with my new converter that I'm getting. If the GS-G3's (or any other street tire that would last a decent amount of time) can hook on the street with a converter (3600 stall) then I wouldn't hesitate to get them, but if they would, them i may want to get DRs for the back... I can't decide because I haven't driven on them, so I don't know if they'll stick or not...
I bought these for my 99 Formula and they are an awesome tire. They perform as described rain or shine. I don't drive the car in the snow and they are not rated for the snow anyway. I can't comment on their performance at the strip because I haven't ever used them at the strip (have ET streets for that). I have autocrossed on them in the pooring rain. I thought I'd be spinning and looping the car, but nope. They stood up. I have about 8,000 thousand miles on my set and I rotate them frequently and they show very little wear.
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Originally Posted by Speedmonster185
Does anyone here drive on these? They are what I was thinking about getting. They got great reviews on tirerack's website, but I don't know if they are the kind of drivers that we are... lol. They all seemed to think they weren't capable of slipping unless they were on the snow or ice. haha
I'm trying to decide whether to get those or DRs now for my car... Would they be able to stick with a full bolt on stalled car?
I'm trying to decide whether to get those or DRs now for my car... Would they be able to stick with a full bolt on stalled car?
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Originally Posted by Rokn Red
Hey Ohio,
what the hell are you doing driving an F-Body in Snow, hell why not a Vette? UR not one of them Buckeye levers are you? GO BLUE!!!
what the hell are you doing driving an F-Body in Snow, hell why not a Vette? UR not one of them Buckeye levers are you? GO BLUE!!!
The GS-D3's do have anti-snow warnngs; I just want to make sure the original poster is aware of that and that they are important.
Oh, yeah: Go Bucks!
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Originally Posted by LTSpeed
This is very bad and dangerous advice! The GS-D3 is awesome in rain or dry--even heavy rain as long as the temp if 35F or better. Below that, they are the most dangerous tire I've ever driven--bar none!
As for snow; you're taking your life in your hands even trying it. Do a search and you'll see what I mean. I am probably one of the best road course and autocross drivers on this site and it's all I could do to get my LT1 home from work during a minor snowstorm here last winter.
The GS-D3 is the best street tire I've ever owned, but only under the conditions I outlined.
As for snow; you're taking your life in your hands even trying it. Do a search and you'll see what I mean. I am probably one of the best road course and autocross drivers on this site and it's all I could do to get my LT1 home from work during a minor snowstorm here last winter.
The GS-D3 is the best street tire I've ever owned, but only under the conditions I outlined.
To the original poster. If you're not too worried about handling, autocross, rain, etc. get the DR's. Sounds like what would suit you best.
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Well, just got them fitted to my new rims What do you think ?
Had the F1 Asymmetric on the original rims, which I though were excellent, especially in the wet. The GS-D3 are a little cheaper, once bedded in, i'll let you know
I'd like to thank ezekielta from this forum for all his assistance with my wheels
Had the F1 Asymmetric on the original rims, which I though were excellent, especially in the wet. The GS-D3 are a little cheaper, once bedded in, i'll let you know
I'd like to thank ezekielta from this forum for all his assistance with my wheels
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You're not wrong, I'll be getting some today. The tyres look grey !!! I'll also be putting the WS6 hub caps in. Suspension kit on it's way (by boat) so should be here in 6-7 weeks. Does need an inch or so lowering too.
Just noticed your signature. I have a shipment of SLP stuff coming too, lid, filter, thermostat, fan switch... pretty much ticked all the LS1 parts list
... I already have the LS6 intake (2001 car) but with a '99 cam and Borla cat-back. Should all be finished in a couple of months, ready for it to go back into the garage for winter 
Just noticed your signature. I have a shipment of SLP stuff coming too, lid, filter, thermostat, fan switch... pretty much ticked all the LS1 parts list
... I already have the LS6 intake (2001 car) but with a '99 cam and Borla cat-back. Should all be finished in a couple of months, ready for it to go back into the garage for winter Last edited by 01 ws6 uk; Aug 4, 2007 at 03:03 AM.
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I have them on my Trans Am. I didn't like them at first. They had too much sidewall flex. After I wore off 1/32 they seam to handle better. I have never drivin them in the rain so I can't comit their. I also raised the air preasure slightly to 33psi. Not sure if I will buy again or try a more dry handling tire at the expence of wet handling.
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Originally Posted by 01 ws6 uk
Just noticed your signature. I have a shipment of SLP stuff coming too, lid, filter, thermostat, fan switch... pretty much ticked all the LS1 parts list ... I already have the LS6 intake (2001 car) but with a '99 cam and Borla cat-back. Should all be finished in a couple of months, ready for it to go back into the garage for winter
... I already have the LS6 intake (2001 car) but with a '99 cam and Borla cat-back. Should all be finished in a couple of months, ready for it to go back into the garage for winter . I just ordered a Yank SS3600, but I'm not going to get to drive it much after it gets installed... I'm heading back to school at the end of the month. After that i won't get to drive it much. I had a lot more plans for the car this sumer than I got done... 