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Old 12-22-2005, 11:36 PM
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Goodyear Eagle F1 gs-d3 vs. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A

Which do you think is better and why? Just wondering what other people think
 
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gs-d3 is better, in pretty much every possible way, including the way the tread looks. read: http://www.caranddriver.com/article....ticle_id=10252
 
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Originally Posted by patman530
gs-d3 is better, in pretty much every possible way, including the way the tread looks. read: http://www.caranddriver.com/article....ticle_id=10252

the only problem is these tires are not made in a 225/40 19" (front)...according to tire rack
 
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Old 12-23-2005, 11:36 AM
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the only problem is these tires are not made in a 225/40 19" (front)...according to tire rack
so get em in another size.... try 225/35, 225/30, 235/35,235/30, they have to have one of those
 
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Old 12-23-2005, 11:49 AM
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I'm sure many have or had the Potenza RO 050A from the premium pkg 19" rims and I'm sure many will say it lacks performace on dry track. IMO, tires just weren't gripping the road as well as I hope they would. As for wet conditions, haven't really had the chance to test since it hasn't rained hard enough here. I kno Dunlop doesn't have the sport A2 for 24-/--/19, but if they did, I'd get those. Those suckers can hug the ground like no other!
 
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Originally Posted by patman530
gs-d3 is better, in pretty much every possible way, including the way the tread looks. read: http://www.caranddriver.com/article....ticle_id=10252
+1 and I bought them for my car recently. tirerack.com
 
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+1 and I bought them for my car recently. tirerack.com
what sizes did you go with for F/R?
 
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so get em in another size.... try 225/35, 225/30, 235/35,235/30, they have to have one of those

any problems with changing from oem spec tire size for the front?
 
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any problems with changing from oem spec tire size for the front?
there shouldnt be, when people buy rims, most if not all go with a tire spec thats different than oem.
 
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what sizes did you go with for F/R?
245/35 front and 275/35 rear...I have 19's
 
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out of those three the goodyear eagle F1 for sure. BUUTTT if you want to expand your list i personally loved the michilin PS2 the most. they're a great overall tire with great traction on both wet and dry surfaces
 
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