Tyre Comparisons

[PT]

Goodyear GSD3's are getting rave reviews, a mate has them on his skyline ( with suspension) and they are great!

[Okibi]

I run the Toyo T1-R (and use to run the T1-S) very happy with both tyres.

Lots of people on here seem to run Yokoono C-Drives but they don't look that flash on screen.

The AVS ES100 looks like a nicer tyre on screen.

Keep away from Nankings.

[Okibi]

While I’d be hesitant to buy from any company that uses “donuts” to promote / describe their tyres, bridgestone have had a lot of motorsport development.

Anyone have thoughts on these

Potenza G3

Potenza S-03

Reminds me of the pilots that came on our NB8A. Tread gaps look huge in that picture.

[Alf]

My ES100's in 205/45R16 were $230. C-Drives in the same size were $219. Apparently a harder, longer wearing, less grippy tyre than the ES100 from the Yoko charts. Marketed as more of a family car tyre, less of a sports car tyre. Just a point of comparison.

Hard to find a decent tyre in this size under $200, could take a step down to the Kumho Ecsta (SPT or Supra 712) or Sumitomo HRZ II. I might have considered them if paying in after tax dollars.

Cheers,
Alf

[kitkat]

have the c-drives... not sure on price for 16's but 195 R14 are $134, 195 R15 are $155.

I personally think they are a great tyre... grip in the dry is fantastic and in the wet is incredible (was down on great ocean road while it was raining)
Just remember tyre pressure effects them alot.

Also with wear ive lost about 50% tread on the front after 15000+kms (9000km of those were done in tassie, so alot of \"spirited\" driving)

[Okibi]

Yeah they look good, from \"blackcircles.com\"
\"Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3

The Goodyear GSD3 tyre has been voted number one tyre in the market by Auto Express magazine. We agree that this tyre is one of the best all round tyres on the market. With its V shape tread this tyre is built for performance first and everything else second! This tyre is leading the way in technology with its OneTRED design combines three distinct patterns in the tread design to enhance dry and wet performance. Our customers report that the life they get out of this tyre is above anything they had previously expected. Alternatives for the Goodyear Eagle GSD3 F1 would be the Toyo Proxes T1-R or the Michelin Pilot Sport.\"

For the Mazda MX-5 they say:
\"This Mazda MX-5 is one of the most fun 2 seater sports cars to drive that you can buy. Excellent cabin layout and driving position help you exploit the rear wheel drive and handling characteristics of this car. The 1.6 engine can feel a bit sluggish but the 1.8 engine is an excellent power unit. The tyres for this car need to provide excellent levels of grip in both the wet and the dry. Options would be the Toyo T1-R or the Pirelli P7000. For a budget option the Falken ZE512 provides good grip at a more affordable price\"

and ..

\"Toyo Proxes T1-R

The Toyo Proxes T1-R is leading the development race with its nearest competitors including Goodyear with their GSD3 Eagle F1 and Avon with their ZZ3. More recently Toyo have worked hard to develop their product to attain top billing in the hearts and minds of the ‘boy racer’ community. The consequence of the Toyo Proxes T1-R promotion push is the prices have increased. We have always backed and supported the Toyo Proxes and that hasn’t changed of late. We do however feel that as a favourite with the Subaru and TVR drivers in particular the Toyo Proxes T1-R could do with a further promotional push into the main market and up against Goodyear and even Michelin with their Pilot Sport 2 tyre. \"

Guess that makes me a boy racer

[StanTheMan]

This can sooo agonising

I wish we had this try before you buy thing like in the states......but i gues our market isn't big enough for that sort of thing.

[Caffeine]

I have had the CDrives on for 25000km so far, they look to have about 65% tread left still.

A very good tyre, but not the grippiest around, last a good while though. Took me a while and a lot of trying to get them to unstick.

They do need an unusually long running in period before they 'come good'. About 500 to 600km is a good start, as Bevan found out to his initial detriment (but he ended up with a much better car, and blue too )

[Red Baron]

Why not come along to the Club Tech Talk night on the 5th.
Free feed and plenty of talk.
baron

[smiles]

I've got the GS-D3's on my other car and they're fantastic in the wet, and still well above average in the dry.

A cheaper alternative is the Falken Azenis ST-115, not as grippy as they Goodyears but still pretty good value.

Not sure about the Toyo's, have heard positive news on them but the tech talk that Baron has setup should be a good night.

[Brian]

I have Dunlop Direzza DZ101 on the SP and they have been fantastic. Great dry grip, takes the SP launch without lots of wheelspin. They are awesome in the wet. From memory around $220 per tyre.

Highly recommended.

Brian

[Dave]

I'm just about to go looking for a replacement for the P-Zero Neros which are now nudging 46,000k's. I did not expect to get anywhere near this long from them!
Paid $180 per corner (205/45/16 - 83W), and they are good to the last drop!
Unfortunatley they are a lot dearer than this now, (last quote was well over $300 ), however I will have a shop around again...
Can't comment on track use, as these haven't done the pilgrimage to Goulburn, however very impressed with wet grip (best I have tried...) and dry is better than the Turanzas (which I felt was pretty good all round on a stock NB8B, although didn't like SP acceleration too much).
Unfortunately its a very subjective topic, so be prepared for dissapointment when taking other's advice (there are so many impacting variables like alignment, pressures, suspension and road conditions when comparing tyres ). Makes it very tough to decide!