Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

Initial Review, 10,000 Miles on Tires
July 24, 2012

I bought my 2010 Impala with 49000 km om it and have had it for 6 months now. I have driven approximately 16000 km on these tires and they have had to be balanced twice in that time (wearing unevenly causing alot of vibration). Their wet traction is poor, with them often slipping under only medium acceleration in the wet. I suspect this is because the rubber has hardened-up... hence the joke `Goodyear tires are named that because they are only good for a year'. I definately will not trust them in the winter. Treadwear has been significant, with the tire mechanic advising me to replace them before this coming winter. These remind me of Goodyear RSAs I had on my older Lumina LTZ and they were about the same.
Will I buy them again? No... I am done with Goodyear tires I think. I have tried many tires over the years and will probably go with Michelin Harmonys or try their newer Defenders. I have Primacy MXV4s on my 2004 Impala and other than being abit stiff, have run well. Might try them again.