hi all

I am going to change my tires to Goodyear Eagle F1 for my FD. the size of the tire is 235/45 17. its all season tires, and its about $160.00 each on the websites.

has anyone used these tires yet? how are they?

thanks

 

What kind of power are you making, and what kind of weather do you drive the car in?

Are you talking about the F1 GS-D3? If so, those are good tires and you'll be ok. I wouldnt touch any other Goodyears with a ten foot pole though.

 

I've used the Eagle F1 GS-D3s. They have great all-around performance in the summer both wet and dry with good wear. I think they have the best and most predictable wet traction you can get out of a street tire.

If you're looking for maximum dry traction for track or autocross then they're not quite as grippy as some other streetable tires. But those cost more and don't last as long.

Dave

 

If you are really looking for an all season tire, those aren't going to help in the snow. If you must drive your car in the snow, buy an extra set stock stock rims for about $300-400 and put full snow tires on them. Then on your other set, get a decent set of summer tires like the Kumho MX or Falken 615's.

 

I'll second this, but I am wondering if you're talking the GS-DS or the all-season. Can you be more specific as to which F1 you're considering?

 

Oh, I hadn't caught that. The Eagle F1 GS-D3 is definitely not all-season.

Dave

 

well, i was looking for Eagle F1 all season tires.

i'm not even thinking about driving in winter, so~certainly not in snow~!!!

thanks

 

If you aren't thinking about driving during the winter, then don't get an "all season" tire. Performance tires deal with water just fine (if you get the right one). I would suggest looking at the mentioned Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 or the Kumho MX. Both of those have very good dry and wet performance.

 

I was about to post the same thing, I agree 100%. All season tires have no place on an FD anyway.....

 

hmmm i guess i'll just keep my tires.....

 

FWIW, my father just put the all-season F1s on his IS350, and I like them. No, they're not max-performance summer tires, but they're darned good street tires.

 

The older Goodyear all seasons were on my car when I bought it (many years ago). They weren't all that grippy but weren't too bad at all. I did a track event in the rain with them and they did outstanding there.

 

Yeah, I punched the IS in 1st gear on a damp road and it flat hooked. Surprised the hell out of me.

 

Take a look at the F1 GS DS - they're a great tire in dry and rain. You can't go wrong. And I believe they also have an 'all-season' version in some sizes that's got improved rain capabilities while retaining the performance rating.