Tire decision

brocken · 06-03-2008, 05:30 PM

This forum has been a big help narrowing down my choices. I'm to the final decision and have 3 finalists.
I have the 18 sport wheels and want to replace the Bridgestone runflats. I'm looking for good performance, better ride comfort and less road noise. I get out and have fun in the car on the weekends but during the week I do a lot of highway commuting. I would like something that's a little quieter on concrete.

I've narrowed it down to the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, F1 All Season and Toyo Proxes T1R.
I threw the all season in there because it has a higher wear rating and we get below 32 in the winters. I don't drive my car in the snow and ice though, that's what the wife's car is for.

Anybody have words of wisdom to help my decision? Is there a significant noise and ride difference between the above tires?

Thanks!

1WickedE90 · 06-04-2008, 12:56 AM

Not too keen on your tire selections & thought I'd suggest some alternatives (in order of preference):

General Exclaim UHP
Sumitomo HTR Z III
Pirelli PZero Nero (currently on closeout pricing from The Tire Rack)

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...playResults=31

LOLrance · 06-04-2008, 01:21 AM

GS-D3 hands down. The ride is quiet and wet and dry traction is awesome. Treadlife is also extremely better then T1R's.

brocken · 06-04-2008, 11:00 AM

cool, thanks for the feedback. I'd like to be a cheap dude and go with the all seasons but it sounds like the Gs-d3's are considerably more quiet and have better traction. It's worth an extra couple hundred if they're that much better.
I might even look at the Asymmetric F1 since those are the replacement for the GS-D3(tirerack doesn't list the GS-D3 anymore).

I crossed the Pzero Nero off my list a while ago. I've read too many complaints about noise and tramlining. those are two of the major things I don't want in a tire.
The Generals sound like a good value but not anymore quiet than the Bridgestones according to feedback on the forums.

Revlis · 06-04-2008, 12:55 PM

GS-D3 was a very nice tire, not too loud but hardly a quiet tire. especially once you get some miles on them. BUT, They have a great look are amazing in the rain, and are a real performance tire, not a budget "Ok for the Money" tire. There's some actual value.

Though I will say that I purchased Continental Conti sport 3's recently and and I like them much much better. Quieter, Better and more predictable grip, and smoother ride. Rain performance is excellent as well. So.... Yeah. Just to muck up the works for you...

brocken · 06-04-2008, 01:58 PM

Thanks Revlis... haha
I did consider the Contisport 3 but I think they were quite a bit more expensive than the F1's. $1000 all said and done is my budget for tires.

*edit- I was wrong the Contisport 3 isn't much more than the F1... hmmm maybe I should consider those. If you tried the GSd3 and the Conti's are even better I might have to go with the Conti's.

BMWDAD · 06-04-2008, 04:22 PM

If you are thinking about the goodyear Asymmetric F1, check these out on tirerack #1.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....odel=HTR+Z+III

Gary@TireRack · 06-05-2008, 12:48 PM

I agree with both the Conti Contact3 recommendation as well as the F1 Asymmetric as very good performance tires with lower noise levels.

Tires
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

View Poll Results: Which of these offers the best value and quietest ride?
Toyo Proxes T1R	5	27.78%
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3	12	66.67%
Goodyear Eagle F1 All season	1	5.56%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

06-03-2008, 05:30 PM	#1
brocken Captain 34 Rep 616 Posts Drives: X3MC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (5)	Tire decision This forum has been a big help narrowing down my choices. I'm to the final decision and have 3 finalists. I have the 18 sport wheels and want to replace the Bridgestone runflats. I'm looking for good performance, better ride comfort and less road noise. I get out and have fun in the car on the weekends but during the week I do a lot of highway commuting. I would like something that's a little quieter on concrete. I've narrowed it down to the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, F1 All Season and Toyo Proxes T1R. I threw the all season in there because it has a higher wear rating and we get below 32 in the winters. I don't drive my car in the snow and ice though, that's what the wife's car is for. Anybody have words of wisdom to help my decision? Is there a significant noise and ride difference between the above tires? Thanks!
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1WickedE90 Major 198 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: 2022 330i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA, USA iTrader: (1)	Not too keen on your tire selections & thought I'd suggest some alternatives (in order of preference): General Exclaim UHP Sumitomo HTR Z III Pirelli PZero Nero (currently on closeout pricing from The Tire Rack) http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...playResults=31 __________________
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	GS-D3 hands down. The ride is quiet and wet and dry traction is awesome. Treadlife is also extremely better then T1R's. __________________
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brocken Captain 34 Rep 616 Posts Drives: X3MC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (5)	cool, thanks for the feedback. I'd like to be a cheap dude and go with the all seasons but it sounds like the Gs-d3's are considerably more quiet and have better traction. It's worth an extra couple hundred if they're that much better. I might even look at the Asymmetric F1 since those are the replacement for the GS-D3(tirerack doesn't list the GS-D3 anymore). I crossed the Pzero Nero off my list a while ago. I've read too many complaints about noise and tramlining. those are two of the major things I don't want in a tire. The Generals sound like a good value but not anymore quiet than the Bridgestones according to feedback on the forums.
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Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! 157 Rep 3,462 Posts Drives: M4 i3 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0)	GS-D3 was a very nice tire, not too loud but hardly a quiet tire. especially once you get some miles on them. BUT, They have a great look are amazing in the rain, and are a real performance tire, not a budget "Ok for the Money" tire. There's some actual value. Though I will say that I purchased Continental Conti sport 3's recently and and I like them much much better. Quieter, Better and more predictable grip, and smoother ride. Rain performance is excellent as well. So.... Yeah. Just to muck up the works for you... __________________ A BMW is Just a Car, it doesn't make you smart, handsome, clever, better, cool, or wealthy.
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06-04-2008, 01:58 PM	#6
brocken Captain 34 Rep 616 Posts Drives: X3MC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (5)	Thanks Revlis... haha I did consider the Contisport 3 but I think they were quite a bit more expensive than the F1's. $1000 all said and done is my budget for tires. *edit- I was wrong the Contisport 3 isn't much more than the F1... hmmm maybe I should consider those. If you tried the GSd3 and the Conti's are even better I might have to go with the Conti's.
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BMWDAD Captain 93 Rep 755 Posts Drives: 2017 Porsche Macan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Richmond, Va. iTrader: (0)	If you are thinking about the goodyear Asymmetric F1, check these out on tirerack #1. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....odel=HTR+Z+III
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06-05-2008, 12:48 PM	#8
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	I agree with both the Conti Contact3 recommendation as well as the F1 Asymmetric as very good performance tires with lower noise levels. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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