Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD-3 or Toyo Proxes T1-R

[Scottie]

Need 4 tyres for a set of Alloys for another car;)

was thinking about these get a good review on other threads but what about against Toyos don't want pradas as I think the dimension of the tyre are greater than the likes of Toyo Dunlop etc.

[Julz]

Personally speaking, I think Toyos are the best tyres I've used, however we have the F1's on the 911 and they are also very very good, therefore I have been bog all help!!;):D

[Big Gordy]

I've not had experience of either of these so can't comment:I but what about Yokohama's:eek: Had the 539's on my XR2 and they were sooooooooooooooooperb. The new ones are even better so I've heard :p:D:approve:

[Wul]

Gotta say that the Uniroyal Rainsports on the F1's i've got now are even better than the Yoko's but if these aren't on your radar Scottie then i've also been no help :I

[Moonshine]

I have Toyo Proxes T1-S on the car 205/40 17 - £66 per corner of www.mytyres.co.uk and have lasted about 15K so far - 5mm left on the front - 4mm on the rear. Thinking about another set deffo - maybe the T1-R for improved rain performance but to be honest i think the T1-S is pretty good.
I chose the 205/40 over 215/40 coz there was about a £15 per coner difference in price.
My mate owns the McConnecys / HiQ chain and i am going to see what he can do for me with the FI GSD-3 pricewise - i understand that the goodyear are a better tyre than the Toyo, but i don't think they are worth double. Plus a sidewall puncture on a £65 tyre is hardly the end of the world - its a bit more critical on a £125 tyre!!

my 2p

Gerry

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Need 4 tyres for a set of Alloys for another car;)

was thinking about these get a good review on other threads but what about against Toyos don't want pradas as I think the dimension of the tyre are greater than the likes of Toyo Dunlop etc.


Fiona,

all of the Traffic cars at work at are on Eagle F1's and those guys swear by them (although I did see a 5 Series on the back of a transporter yesterday all banged up :D:D) They drive them very hard and I never seem to hear a bad word said. When new cars are delivered, they take the rubber off and put the Goodyears on and through away the new rubber!

Craig

[Burple]

quote: ...don't want pradas..


Dunno about the tyres.. but they do fine handbags...

Or so I'm told... ;);););)



couldn't resist ;):D:p

[Scottie]

next question where can I buy the Goodyear Eagle our local independant tyre center can not get me them:(

[Moonshine]

www.mytyres.co.uk do:
205-40/ZR 17 83W Toyo Proxies T1-S for 66.70 each
205-40/ZR 17 80W Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 for 86.90 each ** keep an wye on the weight rating (80W is lower than standard - 83 - 84W is OK)
205-40/ZR 17 84W Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 for 99.40 each
215-45/17 17 83W Toyo Proxies T1-S for 77.90 each
215-45/17 17 83W Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 for 92.30 eachprices include VAT and Delivery - Delivery within the week. Expect to pay between £5 to £10 per tyre to have them fitted at a local fitter (all 4 will fit in the back of a MINI with the seats down!!!)

Gerry

[Astrohaggis]

I've just got F1s put on my S and I really like them. Haven't tried any of the other tyres mentioned, but with the way the F1s handle then I probably won't bother changing to anything else. Love 'em. :p

[sh@z]

Love the eagle F1's, uncle has them on his 5 series too and he loves them too. The handling in wet and dry is superb has to be said.

[Scottie]

just placed my order with mytyres. Hope they come ok.

cheers.