I just moved to San Antonio in August for school. I was parked in my aparmtent complex when some fools stabed my two right tires. I had my car towed to the dealorship and I was given a loaner. NOW heres the shity part

The tires totalled to $700 Goodyear GS-D 17's
I payed my $250 deductable and that was that.

Now the question, the two left tires had atleast 9000 miles of use in them(seem to be in good shape). The dealorship mounted my tires and just placed the two new ones on the right side. Now I would think that would cause some sort of imbalance in the ware of the tires? Also when the tires are balance that is obviously taken into consideration, correct? Is there anything i should be concerned with?

Marcel

<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by Marcel on 11/14/02 09:14 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

You should not have anyting to worry about unless you experience driveability problems. The tires are directional (meaning they are meant to turn in one direction), so the dealer did not have a choice, unless you wanted to pay for 4 new tires. Hope this helps.

Merlin.

 

Not sure how much of a difference it would make, but if I were you, I'd put the new tires on the rear of the car and the ones with 9000 miles on the front. Probably not a big deal if the old tires aren't significantly worn though. See if they'll do it for free. In the early days of radials, they suggested that you not rotate the tires side to side, but am told that that no longer applies provided that you consider the direction if they are directional tires. Sorry to hear about your incident.
<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by gordgee on 11/15/02 11:23 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

My G35 came with GYR's GS Ds. Inasmuch as I anticipate driving in light to moderate snow (Tulsa Ok), I reviewed Tiretrack and found GS Ds lowly rated. Sought to switch to GYR's RSAs, not found based on 215/55R-17 sizes. GS Ds have been replaced by GS DIIs. Also, not avail this area. Getting Michy's A/S Sport, 225/50R-17 thru Sears.

 

So did I get shafted with these GS-D's. Personally I find them to handle rather well, but i have nothign to compare them to on a G sedan. Are the RSA's rated higher than the GS-D's?

Marcel

 

Sorry that I didn't get back to you quickly. GYr's GS Ds are great on dry pavement, and gives me excellent traction on light-to-moderately rain covered streets/highways. In this climate, Tulsa, am expecting a winter with light to moderately heavy snow and ice, infrequently, I hope, until March. After reading reviews of Michln Pilot Sport A/S, have ordered same. Tremendous backlog. This tire is expensive, but I expect to enjoy its performance IF the reviews are valid. GYr has discontinued GS Ds; GS D II now, but not nationally available.

 

Michy 225/50R-17. Sears received 18s, with a different design. Possibly wrong MSPN. Am making one more try. But. Tell me of the ride, such as response, tracking on corners, noise level, etc.

 

cadillaccarl:

Even a 235/45-17 is going to give you a diameter about an inch smaller than stock. A 255/45-17 is going to be close but still .3" smaller than stock if you insist on going to a 45 series but it's going to be WIDE. A 235/50-17 is about the best match size wise to the stock tire in terms of diameter in the Pilot Sport A/S. Or go to a 235/45-18.

 

Installed Michln Pilot Sport A/S P225-50R-17 M+S, replacing GYR's GS D, P215-55R-17 93W on G35 sedan. Exceedingly quiet ride, great handling thus far, with good looks! Rain expected on Thursday, Dec 19th, and will test performance cautiously.