Tyre decisions

**Flashkobalt** · 27-02-2012, 05:54 PM

Hey guys,

Due for some new tyres and am trying to decide between Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3, Toyo TR1, Michelin PS2, and Kumho ku31s...
Have read through a few threads and most seem to advocate buying from Tirerack, but I can get the above-mentioned ones for a similar price locally (cheaper than tirerack for the PS2s)...

I also noticed that Bridgestones appear to be quite popular, but they look to be a little more expensive, even from tirerack...

**Diesel_vert** · 27-02-2012, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by Flashkobalt

Hey guys,

Due for some new tyres and am trying to decide between Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3, Toyo TR1, Michelin PS2, and Kumho ku31s...
Have read through a few threads and most seem to advocate buying from Tirerack, but I can get the above-mentioned ones for a similar price locally (cheaper than tirerack for the PS2s)...

Easy.
Out of that list, the Michelin PS2 is by far the superior tyre.

**Bain** · 27-02-2012, 06:39 PM

Having owned a set of Michelin PS2 and Goodyear Eagle F1's, Id go with the Goodyear for quiet and grip. Durability is quite low though (25k km's) and the ones you want are now a superseded model I believe.

I was going to get some Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's for my new rims but settled for some Continental Contisport Contact 5's from Tyrerack (just waiting for them to come into stock though)

**Diesel_vert** · 27-02-2012, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Bain

Having owned a set of Michelin PS2 and Goodyear Eagle F1's, Id go with the Goodyear for quiet and grip. Durability is quite low though (25k km's) and the ones you want are now a superseded model I believe.

Depends on which Goodyear we're talking about. I reckon the PS2 is better than the GSD3, but you can go either way with the Asymmetric 1, depending on your preference.

But despite the availability of the Michelin PS3 (which isn't its true successor - that's the PSS), the PS2 is still a great tyre for its combination of dry grip/performance, noise and wear.

**Bain** · 27-02-2012, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Diesel_vert

But despite the availability of the Michelin PS3, the PS2 is still a great tyre for its combination of dry grip/performance, noise and wear.

Oh yeah! Dont get me wrong, the PS2 is a great tyre but I found in the wet the Goodyear has the better grip (for higher performance vehicles). This was on my XR6T.

**Diesel_vert** · 27-02-2012, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Bain

Oh yeah! Dont get me wrong, the PS2 is a great tyre but I found in the wet the Goodyear has the better grip (for higher performance vehicles). This was on my XR6T.

Yep, that has traditionally been (and continues to be) one of the Eagle F1 series' strengths.

**Flashkobalt** · 28-02-2012, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the input guys...went with the Michelins ($880) for 4 delivered...

**sn809** · 13-09-2012, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Flashkobalt

Thanks for the input guys...went with the Michelins ($880) for 4 delivered...

Was wanting info on a good set of tyres for my car. Passat TDI wagon 2008.

Currently have Dunlop 235,45 17inch 97Y and what does it mean where it says extra load. Does it mean I need to get a special tyre or something?

Thanks

**dylan8** · 13-09-2012, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by sn809

Was wanting info on a good set of tyres for my car. Passat TDI wagon 2008.

Currently have Dunlop 235,45 17inch 97Y and what does it mean where it says extra load. Does it mean I need to get a special tyre or something?

Thanks

the '97' is your load rating.
seems pretty high. would have thought you car was more like 92/93... but you can always check that on your tyre place card for standard numbers (under the petrol filler cap or in a door jam somewhere)