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Thread: all season tire?

Started 2 months, 1 week ago by lcpt
Hi guys, Im new to the site. Last year was my first season with the 2008 MS3. Unfortunately I got caught in the snow with the stock tires and it wasn't pretty. I was wondering if anybody used the Goodyear Eagle GT's (which has a good rating on tirerack at a good price) and has any fedback or if anyone has any info on a good all season tire. Thanks
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Forum: MS3 Rims, Tires, Brakes & Suspension  MS3 Rims, Tires, Brakes & Suspension - forum profile
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audnk replied 2 months, 1 week ago
I just put on a set of Goodyear F1-AS/C's. So far so good but still waiting for snow.

lcpt replied 2 months, 1 week ago
Thanks, I looked at those too. The price was definitely right. In the tire comparisons Tirerack didn't have any info on them so i decided to go with the others. Please keep me posted and let me know how they turn out. Hopefully they will be fine and you will be on your way skiing with the only fishtailing on the slopes! I will keep you posted as well when the snow comes.

Remspeed3 replied 2 months ago
The Goodyear F1's are ok, I just bought them myself the other day.. but I think I would do the Eagle GT all seasons next time around...the F1's aren't quite aggresive enough for this car.

MS3Buckeye replied 2 months ago
I know it probably isn't what you want to hear, but I wouldn't get all-seasons. Tires are so important to how the car performs that I think it is too much of a compromise. Why spend the extra $ on the speed3 over the regular 3 if you are just going to neuter it with all season tires? The stock tires are fantastic summer tires, get a nice set of winters (I have Dunlop Wintersport M3s) ...

lcpt replied 2 months ago
Thats a great point. Unfortunately i already ordered the eagle GT's. I will let everyone know how the MS3 handles with them. If it doesn't handle well I will end up getting another set of rims and keeping them as my winter tires (if they are good in the snow) and putting a performance summer tire on after the season.

isbre replied 2 months ago
When you have to drive carefully through a winding road in the summer, you realize that summer tires would have been much more fun. When hydroplaning in heavy rain you realize that summer tires would be safer. When losing control over your or your car or are stuck somewhere in the winter you realize that winter tires would be better. Sorry to break it to you so directly, but... There is ...

lcpt replied 2 months ago
Although I appreciate your input that is simply not true.My previous cars were an infiniti G35x (AWD), Acura TL 3.2 (FWD) and I currently have a lexus RX. I have never had anything but all season tires in the NY area. I have never had a problem in the rain or snow with any of them and I bring all of my cars skiing in the mountains. MS3Buckeye has a good point that it might not handle like the ...

lcpt replied 2 months ago
In fact I compared the Eagle GT's to the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (Max Performance Summer OEM tire) and the all season Eagle GT's are better then the stock tire for hydroplaning

isbre replied 2 months ago
Quote: Originally Posted by lcpt In fact I compared the Eagle GT's to the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (Max Performance Summer OEM tire) and the all season Eagle GT's are better then the stock tire for hydroplaning I have absolutely no problem beliving that. The RE050A is a runflat tire, and that is probably the best...

lcpt replied 2 months ago
understood after looking at where your located. WOW youre quite a distance away. Pretty cool!!!

 

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lcpt
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Published (2009-11-02 19:31:00)
I have my Eagle GT's on for approx. 700 miles now. While they appear to have a slightly rougher ride. There grip around a tight turn appears to be as good or better then the OEM tire. They definitely grip the ground better in the rain and brake fine as well. I look forward to the snow and hope I find them as good as SpeedMe did in a snow storm. I will keep you posted.
camrycev6
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Published (2009-11-13 13:00:00)
I got my Eagle GT's on two days ago and it has been raining non-stop. I must say I am really pleased with the tires and I like the way they fill out the wheel wells better than the OEM tires. The 225's seem to be just the right fit... Not to much like 235s, and not too skinny like the 215s. They ride a little rougher than the Bridgestone's but these were well worth it. BTW... they were $60 cheaper (each) than buying them were I...
mzdaspd3
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Published (2009-11-12 20:33:00)
Well got my tires today, took a little longer for them to get in, but oh well. They seem to be pretty good now, little slip if any while going through the gears, they take corners pretty good and are not noisy at all. Mine are 215/45/R18. Let me know if any one local needs some tires. I have 2 of the original Bridgestones Potenza about 75-80% tread left and 2 Brigestone Blizzaks 215/45/r18 with about 85-90% tread left. Im a sucker for not...
isbre
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Published (2009-10-20 15:52:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by lcpt In fact I compared the Eagle GT's to the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (Max Performance Summer OEM tire) and the all season Eagle GT's are better then the stock tire for hydroplaning I have absolutely no problem beliving that. The RE050A is a runflat tire, and that is probably the best thing about those. I can agree that the Eagle GT is a good compromise and it probably works more than well enough in...
abun24
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Published (2009-10-22 18:38:00)
Thanks Compact. I'd like to go with dedicated snow and summers to... we'll see.
JMKOOPA
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MS3Buckeye
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all season tire?
Published (2009-10-18 23:04:00)
I know it probably isn't what you want to hear, but I wouldn't get all-seasons. Tires are so important to how the car performs that I think it is too much of a compromise. Why spend the extra $ on the speed3 over the regular 3 if you are just going to neuter it with all season tires? The stock tires are fantastic summer tires, get a nice set of winters (I have Dunlop Wintersport M3s) and you won't ever get stuck again. With a...
audnk
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all season tire?
Published (2009-10-18 09:49:00)
I just put on a set of Goodyear F1-AS/C's. So far so good but still waiting for snow.
Remspeed3
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all season tire?
Published (2009-10-18 20:38:00)
The Goodyear F1's are ok, I just bought them myself the other day.. but I think I would do the Eagle GT all seasons next time around...the F1's aren't quite aggresive enough for this car.
///M Compact
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Published (2009-10-21 22:33:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by abun24 Has anybody run the Pirelli PZero Nero All Seasons? I have them on my MS3 as well as on my wife's X3. They wear well and work great in most any winter weather. That said, If I keep the MS3 I'll definitely buy a dedicated set of summer/track wheels and tires.

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