Shopping for Tires

[68_GT]

My Nitto Motivo's are a 60K mile warranty tire ! we'll see

 

[Joleat]

Update:

I could not be more pleased with the G-Max tires. They handled everything that was thrown at them with ease through our harsh winter. I've pushed them pretty hard on dry pavement and they are surprisingly sticky. The MKS is about to turn 52k miles, so I've logged about 7k miles since I had them installed in January. I'll be putting another 1k+ miles on them over the course of this weekend. The tires are currently showing zero signs of wear.

 

[vernonator]

Well I have been following this thread with interest as my stock F1's were looking very thin this spring when I swapped out the Blizzaks. Wouldn't you know I get a TPMS warning yesterday on the way to work, looked at all 4 corners and they appear fine. Ehhh I figure maybe one is low, will check them when I go home. Come out to the parking garage that afternoon - rear pass tire flat as a pancake...gahh!!!! Pump her up using the compressor (I have PP so no spare) and get it home, put some air in it, head out to our ballgame (I coach 2x softball teams). This morning - flat again so I run to the local tire shop to see if its repairable - nope cut in the inside sidewall.

SOOOO long story short (I know too late right) They can get me A) another set of Goodyear F1's OR B) Cooper Zeon RS3-S. Cooper are $30/corner cheaper and the F'1 suck for wear so I am going with the RS3-S.

I will get some pics of them on today and give updates as the summer progresses....online reviews seem good, other than maybe they wear a bit quick. Can't be any worse than the F1's.

Mark

 

[jcl78]

Glad you went with the GMAX's Joleat, I am loving them too. The way they shed water is amazing, drove through a heavy rainstorm with them and it felt as if it were dry. The GMAX's have already proven themselves, now the only question is how well they will wear. I would def buy them again.

 

[SHODYOU]

SOOOO long story short (I know too late right) They can get me A) another set of Goodyear F1's OR B) Cooper Zeon RS3-S. Cooper are $30/corner cheaper and the F'1 suck for wear so I am going with the RS3-S.

I will get some pics of them on today and give updates as the summer progresses....online reviews seem good, other than maybe they wear a bit quick. Can't be any worse than the F1's.

Mark

More than likely my next tire...
Roush and Saleen both use the RS3-S on their Mustangs, and Ford uses the RS3-A as OE equipment on some of the Focus'

 

[ZSHO]

Back in the day and even few years ago law enforcement and military vehicles always used general tires for their durability and all weather use and their proudly made in USA,not china like some brands

 

[Night Hawk]

Pretty happy with my replacement GMaxes, performed well at the track too!

 

[DRII]

update on my Kumho tires:

after getting my new wheels and tires rebalanced at Merchants, due to a low level vibration i was feeling starting at 65mph, i can report that the Escta tires are performing very well!  their grip is far superior to the OEM Primacies!  although when i purchased the car the Michilens had around 30K on them already, so IDK how they perform when new.  i think the 255 tread width really helps with our cars and improves handling.  we've had alot of rain recently (apart of the terrible weather system that has reaked havoc on the southeast in recent days), the Kumhos have handled it excellently!  tire noise is a little louder than the OEM Michilens, but still very quiet.  I get much more 'feel' from these tires coming from the steering wheel, which i like but some (particularly most MKS buyers) might prefer complete isolation.  the ride is still quite compliant and supple, but not numb like before.

now the cons:  i do notice a significant increase in noise level when these tires go over concrete or steel bridges.  i did not notice such a difference with the Primacies.  also, although i like the looks of the 255 tread width alot, especially the way it fills the wheel wells and generally makes the tires and black wheels look beefy and big; i am concerned when i lower the car with my H&R springs, there might be some clearance issues.  hopefully this won't be the case...

sorry, but i haven't figured out how to post attachments correctly.  i know some are seeing x's or ?s when i inset an image.  i'll eventually figure it out lol.

 

[glock-coma]

Any updates on the tires?  Getting ready to replace my Michelins mxm4.....again.
Right now it's between continental dws, cooper zeon rs-3 A and  general g-max.

I'll be going with the 255/45/20 all around.

 

[black99lightning]

Any updates on the tires?  Getting ready to replace my Michelins mxm4.....again.
Right now it's between continental dws, cooper zeon rs-3 A and  general g-max.

I'll be going with the 255/45/20 all around.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-245-45-20-COOPER-ZEON-RS3-S-45R-R20-TIRES-/191106222009?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Tires&fits=Section+Width%3A245%7CAspect+Ratio%3A45%7CRim+Diameter%3A20&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c7ed187b9  $100 off on ebay if you use the code.  I bought them last month.  Haven't put them on as I'm still at 5/32" on my F1's, but can't pass up a deal.

 

[glock-coma]

Thx b99l I saw those for sale.
That a pretty sweet price considering there's also a $60 mail in rebate.
But that's a summer tire. Unfortunately I need all seasons.

 

[mval]

i've had conti dws's on my sho for about 6 months, love them. of course anything was an improvement from the stock goodyears. my choice came down to the conti's or gmax. don't think you could go wrong with either.

 

[black99lightning]

Thx b99l I saw those for sale.
That a pretty sweet price considering there's also a $60 mail in rebate.
But that's a summer tire. Unfortunately I need all seasons.

If you go in their ebay store, find what you want, anything over $400 gets the $100 off.  I'm about to order Nitto 05r's for the Shelby and get the $100 off.

 

[DRII]

Any updates on the tires?  Getting ready to replace my Michelins mxm4.....again.
Right now it's between continental dws, cooper zeon rs-3 A and  general g-max.

I'll be going with the 255/45/20 all around.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-245-45-20-COOPER-ZEON-RS3-S-45R-R20-TIRES-/191106222009?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Tires&fits=Section+Width%3A245%7CAspect+Ratio%3A45%7CRim+Diameter%3A20&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c7ed187b9  $100 off on ebay if you use the code.  I bought them last month.  Haven't put them on as I'm still at 5/32" on my F1's, but can't pass up a deal.

what code for the $100 off???

!!!

 

[glock-coma]

Any updates on the tires?  Getting ready to replace my Michelins mxm4.....again.
Right now it's between continental dws, cooper zeon rs-3 A and  general g-max.

I'll be going with the 255/45/20 all around.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-245-45-20-COOPER-ZEON-RS3-S-45R-R20-TIRES-/191106222009?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Tires&fits=Section+Width%3A245%7CAspect+Ratio%3A45%7CRim+Diameter%3A20&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c7ed187b9  $100 off on ebay if you use the code.  I bought them last month.  Haven't put them on as I'm still at 5/32" on my F1's, but can't pass up a deal.

what code for the $100 off???

!!!

That deal was from 2014 on eBay so I doubt it’s still active.

 

[avidmotion]

I really had good luck and loved the gmax 03 on my G8 gt rwd, so I was going to do the Gmax 05, then I got the ok from the wife to go summers.....I think i will do 245 45 20 with the new GMAX RS summer tire, word is they are awesome. Walmart online 135 shipped for the 245, 360 AA A ONLY 26.8 LB a tire. Cooper zeon 30, firestone 500 29 lbs
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/game-changer-new-g-max-uhp-breaks-pricegrip-barrier/
Also found a 70 dollar rebate on 4 generals until 4-15-18, form on general site