Goodyear Eagle F1 all seasons - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

hjs1971 · 11-26-2010, 06:13 PM

Unfortunately, I got between a rock and a hard place and had to buy 4 new Goodyear Eagle F1 all seasons for my 335xi (non-stock staggered 18's-225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rears). I took the stock RFT's off after the first 1000 miles and switched to non-runflat older style Pirelli P-Zero Nero (assymetric tread design). I loved the Pirelli's, much softer, much better handling but after 19,000 miles, the right front developed a huge tear and the rears had about 2/32 of tread left. I know Pirelli's wear fast but that was kind of surprising. Anyway...does anybody have any experience with these Eagle F1's (they aren't assymetric, more of a "V" style, like the Formula 1 wet tires)? I live in Florida and don't need the all seasons but this was all I could get 1 hour before everything closed for the Thanksgiving weekend. Yes, my next set of tires will be something way different but just want to know what you guys think of these tires for wet and dry traction (don't care about the snow here in FL). I don't expect them to be as good as the Pirelli's for dry handling but we'll see what 3 years of technology can do. Thanks for any responses.

Javier · 11-26-2010, 06:16 PM

i haven't tried them but Goodyear Eagle F1s usually have a great reputation.
Never heard anything bad about them.

sworks335i · 11-28-2010, 08:47 AM

I have these tires. I think they have to be one of the worst sets of tires I have ever purchased. In the beginning they had good grip and I was hoping with their rating they would last at least 25,000 miles. But, I am currently at about 17,000 miles and they are the loudest tires I have ever heard and they are almost bald. Even my friends complain about how loud they are when in the car. I won't be going with them again.

bavarian19 · 11-28-2010, 09:35 AM

go with the conti DWS's. They have been getting fantastic reviews.

**Gary@TireRack** · 11-29-2010, 01:35 PM

F1 A/S has great wet traction but they get pretty noisy as they wear.

Malbolge · 11-29-2010, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hjs1971

Unfortunately, I got between a rock and a hard place and had to buy 4 new Goodyear Eagle F1 all seasons for my 335xi (non-stock staggered 18's-225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rears). I took the stock RFT's off after the first 1000 miles and switched to non-runflat older style Pirelli P-Zero Nero (assymetric tread design). I loved the Pirelli's, much softer, much better handling but after 19,000 miles, the right front developed a huge tear and the rears had about 2/32 of tread left. I know Pirelli's wear fast but that was kind of surprising. Anyway...does anybody have any experience with these Eagle F1's (they aren't assymetric, more of a "V" style, like the Formula 1 wet tires)? I live in Florida and don't need the all seasons but this was all I could get 1 hour before everything closed for the Thanksgiving weekend. Yes, my next set of tires will be something way different but just want to know what you guys think of these tires for wet and dry traction (don't care about the snow here in FL). I don't expect them to be as good as the Pirelli's for dry handling but we'll see what 3 years of technology can do. Thanks for any responses.

19000 miles out of a performance tyre? I'd say that's just about right. Some people go through them in 10k.

Coolieman1220 · 11-29-2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sworks335i

I have these tires. I think they have to be one of the worst sets of tires I have ever purchased. In the beginning they had good grip and I was hoping with their rating they would last at least 25,000 miles. But, I am currently at about 17,000 miles and they are the loudest tires I have ever heard and they are almost bald. Even my friends complain about how loud they are when in the car. I won't be going with them again.

AGREE!!

I had them on my G35 and they SUCKED. hated them and was so glad to get rid of them.

Give the conti DWS's a try, they are a great tire!

mryakanisachoad · 12-01-2010, 12:56 AM

Lmao you people are like parrots.

The F1 is a good tire. 17,000 miles of mostly NYC driving; haven't blown out a side-wall and they've still got 8/32 of thread on each corner. It's a hella good looking tire to boot.

Conti DWS's are ok; I've got them on my 135i but, it's hardly a great tire. My guess is they paid ringers to post these obscenely great reviews on TireRack.

Fact: pirelli winter tires perform better than DWS's. I know 'cause I have both tires.

Coolieman1220 · 12-03-2010, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mryakanisachoad

Lmao you people are like parrots.

The F1 is a good tire. 17,000 miles of mostly NYC driving; haven't blown out a side-wall and they've still got 8/32 of thread on each corner. It's a hella good looking tire to boot.

Conti DWS's are ok; I've got them on my 135i but, it's hardly a great tire. My guess is they paid ringers to post these obscenely great reviews on TireRack.

Fact: pirelli winter tires perform better than DWS's. I know 'cause I have both tires.

apples to oranges, DWS is all season. can't compare to a winter tire.

the DWS are very good all around as an all season.

spiike32 · 12-04-2010, 01:43 PM

Eagle F1 AS were actually recalled last year. The CF sidewall breaks down and you are in danger of having a blow out when it happens. I had them on my other car and mine were registered so we got a call about the recall. Discount tire replaced all of them with a different set of Eagle AS tires.

The cf sidewall is another reason why people hate the feeling of the Eagle F1's. It just wasn't designed right.

hjs1971 · 12-24-2010, 10:12 AM

Well, after 1000 miles...I have a little more input on these. LOUD, is the first thing you notice. If they do get louder as they wear, that will not be a good thing, they are already way louder than the Pirellis. They seem to have decent traction in the dry and in the wet but we haven't had a typical FL summer downpour yet to really try them out in. They are pretty soft when going over potholes and curbs, that I like. I just don't have the confidence in them to hang it out like I did the Pirellis but that's more of a mental block with me, I'm pretty sure they'll do just fine, they seem to have pretty good grip. 99% sure I wouldn't buy these again but so far, I'm not hating them, other than being loud...

awd · 12-24-2010, 11:01 AM

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests

hjs1971 · 12-24-2010, 06:27 PM

Thanks for that link, it actually made me feel a little better about my purchase.

Blubaron79 · 12-24-2010, 07:58 PM

I love my DWS's, but they are starting to get loud...

hjs1971 · 12-23-2012, 11:04 AM

Update to the update...got a flat in the left front the other day and replaced the fronts with one of the last sets of 225/40zr 18's anywhere. I really didn't want to go back to these tires but didn't want to spend $1000 on 4 new tires since the rears still have 50% tread left, at least. I'm eventually going M6 reps and Michelin ps all the way around but want to do that next tax refund so I went cheap this time, $258 for 2 Goodyear f1 all season directionals isn't bad at all. They discontinued the tire awhile ago and now have an asymetric all season. I live in FL and don't want all seasons but I keep finding myself in this stupid position! Anyway, after 14k miles, the fronts were down to about 40% and get louder by the day. They still tram line bad but stick pretty good and def hold their own in the wet. I never used them in snow. I was amazed at how quiet the new ones are, just means they are going to get louder now. Since i can't find replacement rears, these fronts will be for sale in about a year, anybody want 'em? Lol!

11-26-2010, 06:13 PM	#1
hjs1971 Private Drives: 2008 335xi coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	Goodyear Eagle F1 all seasons Unfortunately, I got between a rock and a hard place and had to buy 4 new Goodyear Eagle F1 all seasons for my 335xi (non-stock staggered 18's-225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rears). I took the stock RFT's off after the first 1000 miles and switched to non-runflat older style Pirelli P-Zero Nero (assymetric tread design). I loved the Pirelli's, much softer, much better handling but after 19,000 miles, the right front developed a huge tear and the rears had about 2/32 of tread left. I know Pirelli's wear fast but that was kind of surprising. Anyway...does anybody have any experience with these Eagle F1's (they aren't assymetric, more of a "V" style, like the Formula 1 wet tires)? I live in Florida and don't need the all seasons but this was all I could get 1 hour before everything closed for the Thanksgiving weekend. Yes, my next set of tires will be something way different but just want to know what you guys think of these tires for wet and dry traction (don't care about the snow here in FL). I don't expect them to be as good as the Pirelli's for dry handling but we'll see what 3 years of technology can do. Thanks for any responses.
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11-26-2010, 06:16 PM	#2
Javier Major Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,089 iTrader: (0)	i haven't tried them but Goodyear Eagle F1s usually have a great reputation. Never heard anything bad about them. __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92

11-28-2010, 08:47 AM	#3
sworks335i Private First Class Drives: 2007 E90 335i Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Below the Mason Dixon Posts: 172 iTrader: (1)	I have these tires. I think they have to be one of the worst sets of tires I have ever purchased. In the beginning they had good grip and I was hoping with their rating they would last at least 25,000 miles. But, I am currently at about 17,000 miles and they are the loudest tires I have ever heard and they are almost bald. Even my friends complain about how loud they are when in the car. I won't be going with them again. __________________

11-29-2010, 01:35 PM	#5
Gary@TireRack Moderator Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ Posts: 2,865 iTrader: (1)	F1 A/S has great wet traction but they get pretty noisy as they wear. __________________ Gary Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator The Tire Rack, Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp 1-877-522-8473 ext 386 Refer to 'Gary/E90Post' as your previous contact when you order online. Credit E90post.com by ordering through the sig link.

12-04-2010, 01:43 PM	#10
spiike32 Captain Drives: Monaco Blue E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: shy-town Posts: 847 iTrader: (7)	Eagle F1 AS were actually recalled last year. The CF sidewall breaks down and you are in danger of having a blow out when it happens. I had them on my other car and mine were registered so we got a call about the recall. Discount tire replaced all of them with a different set of Eagle AS tires. The cf sidewall is another reason why people hate the feeling of the Eagle F1's. It just wasn't designed right. __________________

11-28-2010, 09:35 AM	#4
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,659 iTrader: (22)	go with the conti DWS's. They have been getting fantastic reviews.

12-01-2010, 12:56 AM	#8
mryakanisachoad Lieutenant Drives: '13 550xi + '09 M5 + '10 135i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 527 iTrader: (0)	Lmao you people are like parrots. The F1 is a good tire. 17,000 miles of mostly NYC driving; haven't blown out a side-wall and they've still got 8/32 of thread on each corner. It's a hella good looking tire to boot. Conti DWS's are ok; I've got them on my 135i but, it's hardly a great tire. My guess is they paid ringers to post these obscenely great reviews on TireRack. Fact: pirelli winter tires perform better than DWS's. I know 'cause I have both tires.

12-24-2010, 10:12 AM	#11
hjs1971 Private Drives: 2008 335xi coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	Well, after 1000 miles...I have a little more input on these. LOUD, is the first thing you notice. If they do get louder as they wear, that will not be a good thing, they are already way louder than the Pirellis. They seem to have decent traction in the dry and in the wet but we haven't had a typical FL summer downpour yet to really try them out in. They are pretty soft when going over potholes and curbs, that I like. I just don't have the confidence in them to hang it out like I did the Pirellis but that's more of a mental block with me, I'm pretty sure they'll do just fine, they seem to have pretty good grip. 99% sure I wouldn't buy these again but so far, I'm not hating them, other than being loud...

12-24-2010, 11:01 AM	#12
awd Private First Class Drives: 08 e92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 138 iTrader: (0)	http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests

12-24-2010, 06:27 PM	#13
hjs1971 Private Drives: 2008 335xi coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that link, it actually made me feel a little better about my purchase.

12-24-2010, 07:58 PM	#14
Blubaron79 Major Drives: '09 335 XDrive Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,362 iTrader: (0)	I love my DWS's, but they are starting to get loud... __________________ '09 E92: Space Grey, Black Leather, Alum. Trim, XDrive, Premium, Sport, Nav, Sirius, Logic 7, CA, 18'', iPod, Cold, PPK.

12-23-2012, 11:04 AM	#15
hjs1971 Private Drives: 2008 335xi coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	Update to the update...got a flat in the left front the other day and replaced the fronts with one of the last sets of 225/40zr 18's anywhere. I really didn't want to go back to these tires but didn't want to spend $1000 on 4 new tires since the rears still have 50% tread left, at least. I'm eventually going M6 reps and Michelin ps all the way around but want to do that next tax refund so I went cheap this time, $258 for 2 Goodyear f1 all season directionals isn't bad at all. They discontinued the tire awhile ago and now have an asymetric all season. I live in FL and don't want all seasons but I keep finding myself in this stupid position! Anyway, after 14k miles, the fronts were down to about 40% and get louder by the day. They still tram line bad but stick pretty good and def hold their own in the wet. I never used them in snow. I was amazed at how quiet the new ones are, just means they are going to get louder now. Since i can't find replacement rears, these fronts will be for sale in about a year, anybody want 'em? Lol!

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