The problem is, half of Goodyear's tires suck:
Eagle RS-A
Eagle LS-2
Integrity
Assurance TripleTreds (the new tread design is superior)
Wrangler ST
Those are their common tires, and their better ones are night and day from these crappy ones.
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The problem is, half of Goodyear's tires suck:
Eagle RS-A
Eagle LS-2
Integrity
Assurance TripleTreds (the new tread design is superior)
Wrangler ST
Those are their common tires, and their better ones are night and day from these crappy ones.
what's the widest wheels and tires that can be fitted on the front axle?
also, any reccomendations on race tires?
I'd run a 17x8 lightweight wheel. No more than a +38 offset if you're looking for performance.
As for tires, competiton slicks are pricey, and don't have much tread life. Nitto and Goodyear make awesome competiton tires.
You know that Potenzas come in multiple lines, and some are great, and some are shitty.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrg7243
I'd like to know which exact Goodyear tires you bought. If they wore out in 6 months, it sounds to me like you either A) never rotate the tires and/or B) have a horrible alignment problem.
Yes, I work at a Goodyear, but I will openly and honestly admit that Goodyear tires, as well as every other manufacturer, has shitty tires and great tires.
There is a reason why I put most of my customers on Comfortreads, and 99% of them never have any problems with their tires.
Ah, someone has done some homework. I appreciate someone who has taken time to understand different lines of tires.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyforger
LS-2s and Integritys are a joke, and I only sell those to customers who want a cheap tire. Wrangler STs are just about the crappiest tire Goodyear has ever made.
The new TripleTreds are fantastic, while the old ones were great on traction, they wore out way too fast.
I personally would love it if Goodyear started selling Regatta 2s again. Inexpensive, but amazing tire for the price.
When I worked at Sears, I noticed customers were very happy with Goodyear's Eagle GT, Comfortread Touring, and Assurance FuelMax tires. IMO, their best tires for the average passenger car.Quote:
Originally Posted by polishmafia
Yes, they are expensive tires, but why in the world would you want to replace your tires with the same ones you bought with the rims.Quote:
Originally Posted by IVORY_G
Its not hard to admit, our cars are not BMWs, Corvettes, etc... If you are boosted or stock, there is no reason to put that expensive of a tire on an 8G. Unless you just want to piss money away.
I love the CTs, and the Fuel Max tires are good as well. I'm still kind of mixed on the Fuel Max CS (for SUVs). I wish they weren't the replacement for the Fortera HLs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyforger
And I am torn over the Eagle GTs. Some cars love these tires, some chew them up. Every car responds differently to tires.
Actually, Regatta 2s still exist, they live on as Goodyear Viva 2s, sold only at WalMart tire shops. WalMart has a lot of their own variations of Goodyear tires, much like Michelin makes a few Sears exclusive ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by polishmafia
It really depends on the weight transfer behavior of the car. I've noticed cars with a good balance (like a first gen Lexus IS for example) and the owner keeps up on tire rotations, and keeps the alignment in check, the tires perform well.Quote:
Originally Posted by polishmafia
I sold a set of GT's for an Intrepid (225/60 R16), and even though the owner was good with 7,000 mile rotations, and the alignment in check...the car wore them out in 40,000 miles, less than the 50K warranty Goodyear claims. But those are very nose heavy cars.
Trust me, I know, but the Viva 2s they sell are not the same as the Regatta 2s. Walmart gets contracts with all tire makers to make bastard off spring of good tires to sell at ridiculously low prices.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyforger
The tire tread looks identical, but they must use a different compound. An 08 Altima SE is at my shop for suspension work, and I noticed it had 215/55 R17Quote:
Originally Posted by polishmafia
Goodyear Viva2s, V rated even. Caught my attention. lol
Then again, I don't trust WalMart tire shops, even with a spoon. lol
Thanks
I'll be drag racing so tire wear on track isn't that big of a concern for me
^you can fit 12 inch wide wheels up front, I've test fitted a Work equip 18x12, sticks out a ton but doesn't touch the inner suspension. The tire was a 295 width. If you're drag racing, then the fact that it sticks out shouldn't matter.
Naw man, I dont want to buy the same tires. Thats why I said that I knew when I bought the wheels, that when the tires went out, I wasnt gonna be able to afford the same tire. Let alone I wouldnt spend that much on tires anyway, its ridiculous. What Im saying is Im gonna have to make these work until I can afford a full set of reasonably priced tires, bcz I dont want to have a set of mismatched tires.Quote:
Originally Posted by polishmafia
The Rs-a, Ls2, Integrity, and Wrangler ST are all ancient lines that have long since passed their sell by date. The Assurance Triple Treds caused a MAJOR market change and they literally were by FAR the best and most versatile tire on the market (old design). The 'new' assurance tripletred has some modifications to accommodate for being V-rated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyforger
cool, thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by greddy
just wondering, what was the sidewall aspect ratio of the tires you used with those tires?
Michelin Pilot Sports :swoon:
Wow at Dave's quad-six post count!
I was gonna add I thought the TripleTreads were a decent tire, we sold a shitload of them when I worked at Goodyear back in 2005, I drove a Lincoln LS with some on it a couple times, they were nice. My ComfortTreads, while not at all sporty, hold the road well in slightly sporty maneuvers and are great in rain.
No Regatta2 was ever made as a v-rated tire. This should tell you that the Viva 2 has nothing to do with the Regatta 2 other than a number.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyforger
Well, if you want the widest wheel that would comfortably work it is a 9.5" +35 with 225/35R19s.Quote:
Originally Posted by greddy
This turned into a very informative tire page. I've always liked Goodyear tires for the prices and tred life. Michelin is nice but just overpriced. To me it would be like buying a Lincoln truck, sure its nice but you just overpaid for an F150
You should check out dave's thread about tires and wheels. It's VERY informative, as well. I used it for my last wheel swap.
And this is why I created this thread :-)
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I have seen that thread. I like how the guys focused on Good Year. Was thinking of trying out a newer line of theirs.
Would you be able to use a eclipse flywheel with a eclipse clutch on a stratus r/t transmission?
Edit: nvm found the answer
Eagle GT's are a nice bang for the buck. They make sizes for most of all the sizes 8G's use, stock and aftermarket. Most are V rated, but you can have W speed rated, still a 400 treadwear rating, AA traction and A temp ratings.Quote:
Originally Posted by oakrdrs187
The best A/S performance tire they sell hands down is the Eagle F1 A/S tire. Y speed rating, carbon fiber reinforced sidewalls, AA traction and A temp ratings, and 450-500 treadwear rating depending on size. I had them for my Pontiac when I still had the stock chrometech wheels (225/50 R16) and the grip was stellar, no chirp even on tight turns.
I believe if you use the eclipse flywheel & clutch you have to use the eclipse transmission but i'm not 100%Quote:
Originally Posted by Guzm4n
I read somewhere that if you use a eclipse flywheel, use a eclipse clutch and if you use a stratus flywheel use a stratus clutch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rach3T8G
correctoQuote:
Originally Posted by Guzm4n
Use the eclipse it offers more for upgrading
speaking of clutches and flywheels, I cannot for the life of me find an OEM eclipse flywheel anywhere, I don't want an aftermarket one. Any suggestions? I plan on pairing it with an exedy OEM replacement clutch kit.
Try rockauto or the dealer ill post up the part# tomorrow sometime
http://www.oemmitsubishiparts.com/pa...layCatalogid=0Quote:
Originally Posted by greddy
Anyone else has a JDM front with aftermarket a/c condenser?
Back to tires I run Goodyear Assurance triple tread on my 7g they are 205/65-15 and I am in love
What is the factory front sway bar size? I know the rear is 18mm for non-gtz
factory front is 17mm and gtz 16mmQuote:
Originally Posted by mrg7243
Wait, the GTZ has a smaller rear sway bar?
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They're talking about the front ;)
Though I have no idea what size they are.
Thats front sway bar gtz set up is F16mm R19mm. Then other trims are F17mm R18mm. The gtz trims was aimed for less under steer!Quote:
Originally Posted by DTP
Oops, i did read it wrong. Now i knowww....Quote:
Originally Posted by M-Rod
Ah okay. Are there any decent sway bars out there?Quote:
Originally Posted by Exhaust power
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