Goodyear tire update

[trobey]

Talked with Goodyear this past week and was told they are planning on running a new batch of tires for our ZR1's. They plan to run within the next couple of months and should be available shortly there after. I talked with a friend who sell tires and he confirmed he was given a run date as well. For all of us hoping to buy Goodyear tires for our car, it looks like it may actually happen. There is hope.

[PhillipsLT5]

Tire rack showing expected delivery Fronts, 2/27, & Rears 3/27, Y rated, that's the ticket

Got 2 fronts today, FRESH date code, 06/15

[RyanChappel]

I know there are more than a few Sumitomo owners (like me) who would be greatly interested in the GY at Nitto prices....

[PhillipsLT5]

I know there are more than a few Sumitomo owners (like me) who would be greatly interested in the GY at Nitto prices....

Wouldn't we all, price to keep GY blimp up there

[boyking]

Seriously, aside from keeping the blimp floating, can anyone explain the significant price delta between the GY and Sumitomo? In side-by-side comparison the GY is only slightly better in most categories, yet cost almost 3x's the Sumi's.

A set F/R of GY is $1278 and a set F/R of Sumi's is $528. I would obviously like to keep GY on my ZR-1, but I am having difficulty justifying the difference in price.

Is this truly a case of, "You get what you pay for."?

Thanks.

John W.

[ZRXMAX]

I have worn out a few sets of Sumi's. I have run the GYs, Goodrich, Pirelli, and have settled on Nitto 555s as the best tire for me so far. No matter what I buy the rears wear in half the time as compared to the fronts. :cheers:

[efnfast]

My tire guy says you get what you pay for. I've PS2's on the car now and have been VERY happy with them. Currently at $500 per for the rears. Just bought Eagle F1's for the rear, but have not mounted them yet. $380 per for the rears. We'll see.

[msorenso]

Where is the best price for these tires? Tire rack I assume?

[efnfast]

I have a tire guy I know, like and trust. He gets my business.

[RussMcB]

Where is the best price for these tires? Tire rack I assume?From my recent Tire Rack order:

275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 - $292.00 ea.
315/35ZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 - $347.00 ea.
Shipping Cost: $96.64
Taxes: $82.47
Fees: $4.00

Total: $1,461.11

Prior to ordering, I checked for a possible ZR-1.net discount, but Directperformancetires did not have any GY F1 tires in stock.

Pretty fun coming home to a stack of fresh fatties.

http://zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=315&pictureid=2846

Since my Corvette is still at the paint shop, I only had my Miata around to check how they'll look.

http://zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=315&pictureid=2847

[PhillipsLT5]

Discount tire will match or beat tire rack, Only Y rated tire avail in these sizes