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Old 07-11-2008, 08:33 AM
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Goodyear F1 All Season Tires

Anyone have any experience with Goodyear F 1 All Seasons? I'm looking to replace my run flats. Rick
 
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Old 07-11-2008, 10:29 AM
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Those are some great tires. Try cheking out the ratings on tire rack for some other users opinions. They are a little pricier than I would like to spend though. I am running general exclaim UHPs and love em...
 
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Old 07-11-2008, 12:42 PM
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The are great in the rain. Haven't felt them slip yet. They ride pretty smooth too. I do feel like I lost a little grip when dry cornering as compared to the Goodyear runflats. I autocrossed with them and felt like I was a drifter...I might have been cornering "a little fast" though.

I was told they are a pain to get on the wheel though...
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 07:44 PM
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There is a lot of information on these tires. Look at past threads.

Search for Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season.

Sidewalls are stiff due to kevlar but work and handle well.

Can be used in wet or dry and some snow or colder weather.
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by vargasgal
...I autocrossed with them and felt like I was a drifter...I might have been cornering "a little fast" though.
Danger Will Robinson! Those who can be connected to 1 autocross event shall have their warranty VIODED by Mini USA!
 

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Old 07-15-2008, 10:13 PM
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I'm running them, they are terriffic tires...
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 11:52 PM
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I just upgraded to these tires last week in the 205/45-17 sizing. Coming from the all season conti's on 16's I would say that the ride qualitiy is a little better and they definitely handle better. I purchased mine from tirerack along with a set of black enkei RPF1's, so with free mounting and balancing it was not a bad deal.
 
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Old 07-16-2008, 10:08 AM
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Danger Will Robinson! Those who can be connected to 1 autocross event shall have their warranty VIODED by Mini USA!

Warranty is about out anyway!
 
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Best tires I've had. Well worth the $
 
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Old 07-16-2008, 10:43 AM
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Installed a set the beginning of last August and have driven a bit over 12,000 miles since installation. First off, they ride much nicer and are a lot less expensive to purchase compared to the run-flats. Wet and dry weather traction have been excellent. These tires also worked well in moderate snow and in icy conditions. Wear seems to be very even, although the center of the tread is showning a little more wear. I have since dropped tire pressure from 34 psi to 32 psi. I'd buy another set without hesitation.
 
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Old 07-16-2008, 12:17 PM
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I'm running mine at 36psi as per the R56 owners manual. I hope that's not too much.
 
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Originally Posted by rcuchel
Anyone have any experience with Goodyear F 1 All Seasons? I'm looking to replace my run flats. Rick
I have them on my S6. Totally different car but I do love the dry and wet grip. They have very square shoulders on them due to the kevlar and carbon fiber in the sidewalls, very nice tire. I would say that the regular GY F1's perform better in the rain, but if you are dealing with snow you've got a winner.
 
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