Goodyear Tire

Initial Review, 6,000 Miles on Tires
March 02, 2012

Great tires...for grandpa's Buick! Very quiet, smooth riding tires. Noticeable improvement in fuel economy over OEM Goodyear RS-A's. However, if you do ANY spirited driving, be warned: these tires have flimsy sidewalls compared to the RS-A's. I've had to pump these "balloons" to 36psi up front, 34psi rear just to maintain a semblance of performance. Above 70mph, there's a vibration that rebalancing hasn't solved. My fault for not sticking to a true performance tire. I can't wait to replace these. But given this tire's treadwear rating, I may be waiting a while...

Initial Review, 63,000 Miles on Tires
May 20, 2012

This is an unbelievable tire that I put through the tests of Colorado road conditions for the past seven years. Mostly city driving, great traction in rain, light and deep snow with over 63,000 miles. Was so impressed I put a set on my daughters Focus. Very satisfied!

Initial Review, 35,000 Miles on Tires
April 25, 2012

My friend an I both bought new 10,000 lb trailers the same day. Mine had these tires and his had some off brand. I run more miles than he does. He wore his out 2 years before I did and the wear was way better on the Goodyear than the off brand. I am ordering another set....the best trailer tire I have ever had. Long Wear and straight tracking. Would highly recommend.

Initial Review, 40,000 Miles on Tires
May 16, 2012

40,000 miles is all i got off my set of tires but the ride was like back in the 70's in a big caddy(well almost)The ride is great with low road sound,the tires do roll over the side wall alittle if you push them to hard,now my van will only go 107 mph then it starts to cut off(i do not do this speed very often)I was testing the tires on a clear highway.this tire will handle better if you add air plus it will get much better gas millage but after 32psi you loose ride!I have a very bad back so bad that i traded my motorcycle that hade 200 miles on it and a 3/4 ton 4x4 with 50,000 miles on it for a mini van,but it worked out as now i have a wheel chair.If you want ride this is the tire for you!If you want a tire that will last look somewere else.When i was growing up there was a saying goodyear is good for a year and that is still true as you will not get 90,000 miles out of these tires they tell you that so you will come back and get a new set and they prorate the old tires plus you have to prove you had these rotated every 3,000 miles (I think it is )so i do not rotate mine untill i change out the snow tires(I only drive 5,000 miles or less a year)so for the money its worth it for the ride for me.I will hit puddles because of the none hydroplaning is great!

Initial Review, 6,000 Miles on Tires
May 11, 2012

Purchased these tires after I was fed up with the noise and the uncomfortable ride of the Goodyear run flats that were on the car when I bought it. The Goodyear tires did ok on dry pavement, but that was it. Not very well in the rain at all. My car is a daily driver except in the salt and snow. The Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS are GREAT! Road noise, traction, and tire wear are so far very impressive. Alot better than the Goodyear run flats that were on the car. I would definitely buy these tires again.

Initial Review, 7,000 Miles on Tires
April 27, 2012

Very pleased with these tires after 7,000 miles. Much better than the 'junk' Bridgestone Dueller 400 HL's (worst tires I ever owned) which only lasted 26,000 miles and were like skis in the snow. Shortly after putting on these tires I left on a 300 mile road trip and we had a horrible rainstorm. The tires performed spectacularly in the rain. Coming home from our trip down Parley's Canyon (very steep grades) on I-80 the road looked like a river - did I also mention I was towing a 3,000 pound boat behind me. Never once the the tires break free or felt as if they were going to hydroplane. I have been able to use the tires in all seasons now. Did great in light/moderate snow. Slightly louder (not much) than the Bridgestones and a little softer handing (again not much). Fuel economy has been the same - the Goodyear and the Bridgestone both have the Low Rolling Resistance Technology. Great thing about these tires is the 6yr. - 65,000 mile warranty. We only put about 7,500 miles a year on this vehicle and most tires are only warrantied for 4-5 years. Keep the longer warranty period in mind when you are shopping around. I will absolutely purchase these tires again.

Initial Review, 100 Miles on Tires
May 16, 2012

So far I am loving these tires. I had a set of Goodyears with not many miles on them, and the front tires started to split where the tread meets the sidewalls (factory defect, but useless Goodyear didn't give a d*mn). I had to buy new tires and was always happy with the Michelin MXV4+ tires, but I found these Kumho's for $60 less and the same ratings (Better in some categories). My first few trips with these tires made me very happy I got them. They are super quiet, very comfortable. Their traction is top notch. They look great too. Its too early to tell how they affect mileage and how the treadwear is, I will update again with more miles on them. But compared to the old Goodyears, they were nearly $100 less per tire, they have much better traction and speed ratings, and the wear rating is better too. I got the Goodyears for the quite ride and the traction and I must say these Kumho tires out perform the Goodyears. I would very much recommend these tires, you can't beat the price and they perform above and beyond any other tire at this price, even better than some tires that are twice as expensive.

Initial Review, 39,000 Miles on Tires
April 24, 2012

Both my cars have these on them now. I just put some on my wife's car and have had these on mine for 2 years. Outstanding quiet and comfort. We both feel secure that they handle the transition between fall/winter and winter/spring incredibly well and grip the transition snows and ices nearly as well as our snow/ice tires do.

Initial Review, 500 Miles on Tires
July 09, 2009

Just installed a set of 4 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS2's on my '05 G35 Sedan with sport-tuned suspension. Size 245/45 18. Until now, the car has had a slight pull to the right since the day I drove it off the lot which was improved but never cured by rotating tires. Alignment has always been fine. These Goodyears are the first tire to track straight as a laser after 2 previous sets and 40k miles.



Initial impression is the ride is firm and steering tight. Not too firm, but firm enough that you know the tires are going to last more than 10k miles, lol. Had a previous set of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX that rode/handlded great but only went 19k. OEMs went 22k. Hoping I can get at least 20-25k out of these.



From the initial road tracking, noise, and handling, first impression of these tires is awesome. Will provide another update after I've driven on them for a while...

Initial Review, 6,000 Miles on Tires
May 15, 2012

I had been through 2 sets of Goodyears on my Nitro by 80,000 miles. They were expensive and should have been replaced at 30,000 miles, but I pushed them to their limit. They were decent for about 18,000 miles, then they became real susceptible to hydroplaning and had a real hard time in any type of wet weather. These are the tires I am comparing the Geolanders to.
So far, with these Geolanders, I cannot say enough good things about them. They literally seem to stick to the ground when its wet. I am able to take corners and accelerate without spinning the tires in any weather. We also use my Nitro to launch our boat, and at low tide, the boat ramp is a slimey, algae covered mess and these tires do not slip at all. Costing me much less then the Goodyears and making my daily commute much safer is pretty impressive. I've also read that they last longer and since I rotate them alot, I am planning to get the most out of them. I will surely buy another set, one day.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
May 16, 2012

I was looking for tires to replace the Goodyear Fortera's on my wife's traverse. I was considering ATX MS2's but they aren't offered in the original size of 255/65/18. I went into a tire store and the I asked the owner. He explained he had put a set of them on wife's traverse a year ago and was very pleased. He took me outback to see his wife's traverse. He had put 265/65/18's on and that's what I bought. I couldn't be happier with them. They are much quieter, smoother running than the Goodyears and based on what other people are saying they are going last a lot longer than the 30,000 miles I got out of the Goodyears. If you are considering upgrading to these tires on your Traverse this is the size to use.

Initial Review, 78,000 Miles on Tires
April 26, 2012

These Tires are on my Daily Driver. Love the look and feel of them.. got 78K miles out of them before it was just time ( rears only fronts are smaller size.. got 100K from them ).. purchased another set for the rear, and off we go again.

Initial Review, 7,300 Miles on Tires
April 23, 2012

These replaced the original Forteras. Much better riding, much quieter at highway speeds. I would not use these for serious off-roading, but they will do mild stuff okay, just don't rock climb with them.

Initial Review, 24,000 Miles on Tires
April 24, 2012

These tires were installed new when I first bought my explorer in February of 2011. The first winter driving with them was ok, we didn't have a ton of snow but did slide a few times when ice was present. During the spring and summer I had no problems with the tires and driving was smooth. After putting about 15,000 miles on these tires (having them rotated every 5k). I started to get some vibrating/bouncing while driving but no noise. Had my vehicle checked and no mechanical problems were found. This past winter I had no traction in ice or snow, and easily slides in the rain. The vibrating and bouncing has gotten to the point that my whole vehicle shakes when driving on the highway, as if I am going over many shallow potholes. I have had my vehicle checked several times and it is def. the tires. I now have 24,000 miles on the tires and have to put air in them every week or two, tread life is bad, will be replacing soon and not buying Eagles. I love goodyear tires and will probably go with something better recommended for an SUV.

Initial Review, 800 Miles on Tires
May 09, 2012

I own a 2005 Honda Element which is a terrific vehicle, the best I have ever owned, but one of the negatives of this vehicle is that the box construction amplifies tire and road noise. When I first got this truck, I added carpets which helped lower the road noise. I then changed the tires for Goodyear TripleTred tires as the noise ratings on TireRack were low for those tires, and other issues such as wet traction, handling etc. were well rated. When new, the TripleTred Goodyears were pretty quiet good in the rain, and gave me about 38,000 miles of wear. I recently needed to replace my tires again and after doing extensive online research, I chose Continental CrossContact LX20 EcoPlus tires. I am EXTREMELY satisfied with these tires. My Element feels almost like a regular luxury sedan on all but the most rough roads. Amazingly quiet, excellent wet handling, and just smooth as can be. My truck is considerably quieter than it ever was before. I purchased these from TireRack.com at a very reasonable cost. At this time, Continental includes a free Barnes and Noble Nook reader as a rebate. That was not a main reason for my purchasing these tires, but it is a nice bonus. The claimed increased gas mileage has not panned out for me, or at least only a very small gas mileage increase. My alignment shop (I highly recommend Ken Heiden's "The Alignment Factory" in Miami) suggested a cold tire pressure of 38 psi and even at that pressure, the ride is extremely comfortable. I believe that you will be very pleased with these tires on a Honda Element as well and other vehicles as well.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
May 10, 2012

put these on because the goodyear rsa tire are junk! worst tire. these bridgestones are great its a night and day difference. would recommmend these to anyone and the shipping is unbelieveable order and in one day at my door step.will always oreder tires from here.

Initial Review, 1,200 Miles on Tires
May 01, 2012

These tires transformed my grocery-getter tC into a worthy track machine. I drove my car to the limits on the tires that came on it, which were Goodyear Eagle RSA. Those are All-Season tires and they showed it in their grip levels. I canyon my car regularly to get to places around town, and the immediate improvement with these tires was staggering. My car now had the same traction my All-Seasons had in the dry, in rain with the Bridgestones. The dry traction on the Bridgestones is incredible. After they were installed, I also purchased drilled and slotted rotors with an aggressive brake pad to compliment the brakes, and took my car to Streets of Willow in Rosamond, CA. I was able to run successfully with Subaru STI's without falling behind on cornering, albeit my straight line speed lacked a huge amount of power.

Comfort wise, they are a definite improvement in smoothness on the regular road and even better on the highway. The noise levels are lower as well compared to the All-Seasons. I enjoy less banging and slamming over bumps with these tires and they do so without sacrificing traction and grip.

Treadwear however is the only thing that I see being the low point on these tires, but then again, I do a lot of driving(600 miles a week), and I purchased these UHP Summer Tires expecting to wear them out a tad sooner. I'm planning on rotation of these tires every 1.25-2k miles. And so far they still have 95% tread on the front axle and 100% on the rear.

Overall, these tires are an excellent replacement tire for any vehicle that sees moderate weather conditions. In the rain they give performance equal to a good quality All-Season without sacrificing the dry traction drivers of Summer Tires demand. A definite solid decision and I will certainly purchase these tires again. I highly recommend them to anyone considering them and all my friends like them too!

Initial Review, 200 Miles on Tires
April 20, 2012

I switched from Goodyear runflats and am very happy with the Michelins. Much better ride, much quieter and they seem to have good bite, although I havent had the chance to really run them hard yet.