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Best Tire to buy for 3rd Gen TL
06-03-2008, 03:25 PM
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Best Tire to buy for 3rd Gen TL
Which tire is the best tire for the OEM rims. I am just about at 30k original miles, and my oem Potenzas are shot. I am being steered into a couple of different directions. This poll is going to dictate which way I go (i think).
Cost is not a huge factor, but I will not shell out more than $200 per tire.
Cost is not a huge factor, but I will not shell out more than $200 per tire.
06-03-2008, 10:46 PM
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Check out these Tire Rack Test links:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...ay.jsp?ttid=87
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=102
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...ay.jsp?ttid=87
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=102
06-04-2008, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat94
Check out these Tire Rack Test links:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...ay.jsp?ttid=87
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=102
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...ay.jsp?ttid=87
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=102
What better place to do that then acurazine?
06-04-2008, 06:08 AM
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Actually, I did not see those tests... Nice find.
So it seams the Goodyear is really the best overall tire. I can't have the 4th rated tire for snow traction...
So it seams the Goodyear is really the best overall tire. I can't have the 4th rated tire for snow traction...
06-04-2008, 09:20 AM
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thanks everyone. I am going with the F1s. I almost went with Yoko H4S, but I think the tirerack rating is really what changed my mind. I wanted the potenzas, but I saved money by going with the goodyear, so I am very happy.
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06-08-2008, 10:47 AM
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Tires have arrived. they look aggressive and very sweet. I cant wait to have them installed (wednesday...)... Will keep you all posted. Thanks again.
06-08-2008, 05:34 PM
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Don't forget to fill out the manufacturer's $50 mail-in rebate on the F1's 
If you ordered from tire rack they will send the you the rebate form to fill out along with the invoice via standard mail.
If you ordered from tire rack they will send the you the rebate form to fill out along with the invoice via standard mail.
06-08-2008, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SporkLover
They also make a great all season tire
all season? sure it'll handle wet weather well. but in PA.. snow .. think about it .. i don't think an goodyear eagle f1 will handle snow very well .. it'll handle it sure.. but i wouldn't recommend it.
06-08-2008, 09:21 PM
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all season? sure it'll handle wet weather well. but in PA.. snow .. think about it .. i don't think an goodyear eagle f1 will handle snow very well .. it'll handle it sure.. but i wouldn't recommend it.
Then there's the F1 A/S. That's what he's talking about.
06-09-2008, 06:54 PM
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I just bought a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 All Seasons today. After reading the opinons on this thread and from various websties, the F1's seem to be a good choice on replacing the Michelins.
I loved my Michelins, but a new tire alone costs about $225-$250 each.
I get them next week and will post my review on the new shoes.
I loved my Michelins, but a new tire alone costs about $225-$250 each.
I get them next week and will post my review on the new shoes.
06-09-2008, 07:34 PM
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falken falken falken falken....lolZ....I have had the falken re912 on my 18's for about 20k miles now and damn I would but em again.....!!!!
06-09-2008, 08:36 PM
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Just bought and mounted a set of Goodyear Eagle F-1 GS-D3's today (on the stock 17 inch wheels...that's a discussion for another day). Anyway, I've only had the chance to drive them a little but initial impressions are: quiet, smooth, grippy, cool-lookin' ( ), and WAY better than the stock Michelin's that I got rid of after 32,000 miles in less than 2 years.
), and WAY better than the stock Michelin's that I got rid of after 32,000 miles in less than 2 years.
06-10-2008, 01:36 PM
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Yoko YK520
I'm on my second set. Ride is great (very low road noise) but you give up a little performance (cornering at the limit). Since I dont race all the time, they are perfect. Also, they are not directional, so you can do proper rotates.
06-11-2008, 12:18 AM
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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on stock rims for me. Costco is running their regular sale 235/45/17's cost me about $200 each with road hazzard, after $60 instant discount. Less than Tire Rack and you can have them now. Great tire for my needs, much better than the factory Michelins. I did get over 40k out of the OEM's.
06-11-2008, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mase075
Don't forget to fill out the manufacturer's $50 mail-in rebate on the F1's If you ordered from tire rack they will send the you the rebate form to fill out along with the invoice via standard mail.
If you ordered from tire rack they will send the you the rebate form to fill out along with the invoice via standard mail.
06-11-2008, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ricgrrarrow
all season? sure it'll handle wet weather well. but in PA.. snow .. think about it .. i don't think an goodyear eagle f1 will handle snow very well .. it'll handle it sure.. but i wouldn't recommend it.
06-11-2008, 02:19 PM
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This post came at a great time. I'm getting ready to replace the tires on my '05 TL but have always used Cooper on my other vehicles and had good luck with them (and also a friend that gets them to me inexpensively). Looking at the Zeon Sport A/S or Zeon 2XS. I'm looking to bridge the gap between practical and sporty. Any comments/suggestions??
06-11-2008, 02:29 PM
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again with the i am a tire expert bit....please....
And I agree that Falken and Nitto's (for the money) are as good if not better than the Goodyears and Bridgestones out there.
06-11-2008, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ajdigerati
I have read on other sites about excessive road noise and cupping from the Eagle F1 AS after 10K - 11K miles. Any one have a similar experience?
06-11-2008, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ajdigerati
I have read on other sites about excessive road noise and cupping from the Eagle F1 AS after 10K - 11K miles. Any one have a similar experience?
In reality, to me road noise doesnt worry me. I had bridgestone Turanzas as my oem tire, and they were quiet enough for me to be happy, but I think they were pretty loud and would probably bother another driver. My top priorities were: under $200, good treadlife, good wet and dry grip, some snow capability. Based on all the reviews I have read, this tire is the best there is.
06-11-2008, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by billycuth
someone on here has said they experienced a negligible amount of road noise increase after about 10k miles...
In reality, to me road noise doesnt worry me. I had bridgestone Turanzas as my oem tire, and they were quiet enough for me to be happy, but I think they were pretty loud and would probably bother another driver. My top priorities were: under $200, good treadlife, good wet and dry grip, some snow capability. Based on all the reviews I have read, this tire is the best there is.
In reality, to me road noise doesnt worry me. I had bridgestone Turanzas as my oem tire, and they were quiet enough for me to be happy, but I think they were pretty loud and would probably bother another driver. My top priorities were: under $200, good treadlife, good wet and dry grip, some snow capability. Based on all the reviews I have read, this tire is the best there is.
06-11-2008, 03:16 PM
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Almost bought the H4S, but I worried a bit about the snow traction. Didn't hear good things in the ratings.
I admit too, I wanted the Bridgestone PPs bad, but couldn't justify the price. These were $45 cheaper per tire ($140 vs $185)... Plus, that tire rack review kind of put me on to the Eagles. I havent had good experience with Eagles in the past, but was willing to give them 1 more shot...
Almost bought the H4S, but I worried a bit about the snow traction. Didn't hear good things in the ratings.
I admit too, I wanted the Bridgestone PPs bad, but couldn't justify the price. These were $45 cheaper per tire ($140 vs $185)... Plus, that tire rack review kind of put me on to the Eagles. I havent had good experience with Eagles in the past, but was willing to give them 1 more shot...
06-11-2008, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by billycuth
yeah that sucked. I ordered them last week before the rebate was offered...
06-11-2008, 03:53 PM
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this thread will come in handy...i just got back from the dealership for my A1 and my recall, and they said i would need new tires soon 
My Pirelli Pzero Nero M&S have about 35k on them, and they said the inside edge was bald on all.
I was seriously thinking about getting snow rims/tires for this winter, but do i stick with an all season during the summer, or switch to a summer tire?
I love my current tires, i just need better in the winter. I know summer tires would be great, but they wont be good in those colder temps and in the occasional fall snow. Plus, summer tires usually run down faster too, correct? or no? Because with two sets of tires, and me putting on 30k+ miles a year, i cant afford to replace these things every year.
So what to do...what to do???
My Pirelli Pzero Nero M&S have about 35k on them, and they said the inside edge was bald on all.
I was seriously thinking about getting snow rims/tires for this winter, but do i stick with an all season during the summer, or switch to a summer tire?
I love my current tires, i just need better in the winter. I know summer tires would be great, but they wont be good in those colder temps and in the occasional fall snow. Plus, summer tires usually run down faster too, correct? or no? Because with two sets of tires, and me putting on 30k+ miles a year, i cant afford to replace these things every year.
So what to do...what to do???
06-11-2008, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Mase075
The rebate was last week too, the new rebate is a continuation off of the the old rebate. It is exactly the same as the one I had except different dates, you will be eligible and will receive it in the mail with your invoice.
06-11-2008, 05:18 PM
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The F1s are mounted, and I already notice a BIG grip difference. Probably a little loud, but thats because they arent even broken in yet...