Scary GSD3 pics

[bernmc]

Might interest some of you running Eagel F1's...

http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/75024-goodyear-eagle-f1-gsd3-toyo-t1.html

[Beastlee]

Have to say I agree with the comments on the Toyos. I swear by them and for the VR4 size they are only £56 each!

[Wodjno]

Might interest some of you running Eagel F1's...

http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/75024-goodyear-eagle-f1-gsd3-toyo-t1.html


Were they XL's ??

[bernmc]

Were they XL's ??

Na. Tyres.

[Wodjno]

Na. Tyres.

As i thought !!

A Non informed post by a member, who's judgment has been clouded by Testicle enhancing cars /pan

[Rambaud]

I had Toyos on my Audi S3 and was very impressed with them - even had grip at low temperatures ( ~ 0C), as a relieved squirrel can testify from a winter encounter. :)

Not tried F1s.

[bernmc]

As i thought !!

A Non informed post by a member, who's judgment has been clouded by Testicle enhancing cars /pan

Good grief - you're right! They ARE bigger! Wife! Come and look at these...:D:D:D

[WildCards]

I've read a few stories like this over the last few weeks, it appears that in some cases at least, the wrong GSD3's can be blamed. Apparently some dodgy Goodyears which are identical to GSD3's apart from the compound are being imported from Korea and the like and sold here.

[william]

Hope mine will be OK! I have just bought a set of 235/45/17's. They have been manufactured in Aussie.

[Spirit]

I might be tempted to give the new Toyo's a try for RT6/Spa1 - mind you I have been quoted £60 more than FK-452's........

[bradc]

from what I've heard the aussie ones are good ones, the china ones are fairly crap

[Kieran]

Hmmm, I'll be on the hunt for tyres after combe.... I'll bear this in mind!:speechles

[Wodjno]

Hmmm, I'll be on the hunt for tyres after combe.... I'll bear this in mind!:speechles

When buying GS-D3's.. Ensure that the load and speed rating are correct ... Also that you are purchasingsthe XL's !! Extra Load.. They have a stronger side wall.. Theres about a 3-4 quid difference in price from standard 1's..

Load and speed rating should be as high as possible when purchasing any tyres /yes

[Kieran]

Thanks Wodj... Not sure my local tyre place can get F1s, but I'll bear it in mind.:scholar:

[Wodjno]

Thanks Wodj... Not sure my local tyre place can get F1s, but I'll bear it in mind.:scholar:

Then get them from my tyres and sent direct to where you want them fitting or to your address and then take them to be fitted :D

Formula1 Auto centres fit them for £7.50 a tyre :scholar:

[AncientOfMu]

I just had 4 GS-d3's 225/50r16 fitted to my new wheels.

No idea if they were the xl's or not.....

But i did notice they were made in germany.

£88.12 each all in i didnt think was too bad....

[bernmc]

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=19551

[Wodjno]

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=19551

Nice find Bern /yes

I am going to chexk the 1's i just had fitted to the GDi :thinking:

I know it's not 4wd and FWD cars do understeer a fair bit especially in the wet :inquisiti

But i was expecting them to perform better than they are ?

It may just be the huge difference between FWD and 4WD leggies, but i'll check anyway.

/thankyou

[WildCards]

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=19551


Confirms what i'd read aswell. We're you linked to that from PH?

[bernmc]

Confirms what i'd read aswell. We're you linked to that from PH?

No.

Any other questions?

:p

[GroundControl]

mine are all made in china, extra load, 'e13' rated

[bernmc]

mine are all made in china, extra load, 'e13' rated

Is your life insurance paid up :inquisiti?

[Wodjno]

Is your life insurance paid up :inquisiti?

Just checked and Gdi GS-D3's are made in China :speechles

[Wodjno]

Just checked and Gdi GS-D3's are made in China :speechles

Both the 1's on the VR(German) and the 1's on the GDi(China) have an E13 mark on them ! The E is inside a circle followed by 13..

Is this the EU stamp of approval mark talked about :inquisiti

And if it is, does that mean they are the correct compound ??

[Wodjno]

So these are the F1 GS-D3 replacements !

http://eu.goodyear.com/uk_en/tires/repository/Eagle_F1AS/index.jsp?page=benefits