GS D3 GY

[Agpilot1]

Thinkin' I might try a set of these, in the market for a set to replace the aging Sumi's that were on the gal when I bought her. About narrowed it down to these or one of the Nittos.

Thanks for this info

[Z06scentair]

Originally Posted by Agpilot1

Thinkin' I might try a set of these, in the market for a set to replace the aging Sumi's that were on the gal when I bought her. About narrowed it down to these or one of the Nittos.

Thanks for this info

Nitto's are better tires in my opinion. They ride nicer and grip better, not to mention they are $1000.00 cheaper.

Only reason to use GY tires is for show NCRS/BG.

[mike100]

Originally Posted by Z06scentair

Nitto's are better tires in my opinion. They ride nicer and grip better, not to mention they are $1000.00 cheaper.

Only reason to use GY tires is for show NCRS/BG.

I know a few people who would disagree, but my experience with the 'D3's are that they work real well in the rain.

[KILLSHOTS]

Originally Posted by mike100

I know a few people who would disagree, but my experience with the 'D3's are that they work real well in the rain.

I am one of those who would disagree. Whatever one may think about its ride characteristics, wet grip, etc., one thing is for sure: the GS-D3 is BY FAR the widest 315 available. With the exception of Toyos, everything else looks like a 285.

[93RubyZ]

Originally Posted by KILLSHOTS

one thing is for sure: the GS-D3 is BY FAR the widest 315 available. With the exception of Toyos, everything else looks like a 285.

So are the Nittos narrower like the Sumitomos? I currently have the BFG KDs, which are wide (as wide, maybe even a hair wider than the old GY GSCs). They KDs are great in the dry but fortunately I never had to drive them in the wet. It is now time to get new tires as the KDs are old but I don't want to settle for a narrow tire.

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by 93RubyZ

So are the Nittos narrower like the Sumitomos? I currently have the BFG KDs, which are wide (as wide, maybe even a hair wider than the old GY GSCs). They KDs are great in the dry but fortunately I never had to drive them in the wet. It is now time to get new tires as the KDs are old but I don't want to settle for a narrow tire.

I had the BFG KDs and they are smaller than the GY GSCs also they were some of the worst tread wear of any tire besides the summitomos. The best tread wear tires I had was Falkins but they don't make em in the rear sizes

[93RubyZ]

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

I had the BFG KDs and they are smaller than the GY GSCs also they were some of the worst tread wear of any tire besides the summitomos. The best tread wear tires I had was Falkins but they don't make em in the rear sizes

I didn't find the BFG KDs smaller as you can see in the photo of the 315s below. They may have even been just a hair wider, but at the very least the same width. Both tires are mounted on wheels in this photo. As far a wear goes, I just didn't put enough miles on mine to have any wear issues so that probably won't be a consideration for me with the next set I purchase.



Here is a blowup of this image where the KDs appear to be just a tiny bit wider (but again, at the very least the same width).

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Z06scentair

Nitto's are better tires in my opinion. They ride nicer and grip better, not to mention they are $1000.00 cheaper.

Only reason to use GY tires is for show NCRS/BG.

I don't know, the gsd3 maybe the best tire i've ever driven on

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I don't know, the gsd3 maybe the best tire i've ever driven on

Dang good tire, I agree.

Comparing the 'D3s to the Nitto 555 (front)/555r (drag radial - rear), my unscientific and subjective rating might look like (10 = best of the two):

Dry (warm) pavement:

Nittos = 10, D3's = 9

Dry (cold) pavement:

D3's = less than average all-season passenger tires (even a bit scary!), Nittos = no data yet.

Drag strip:

Nittos = 10, D3's = 6 (tops)

In rain/wet:

D3s = 10, Nittos = No data yet...

Ride:

Nittos = 10, D3s = 8

Price/availability:

Nittos = 10, D3's = 3

For the way I drive, i.e., pushing the tire to the limits often, I'd buy the Nittos again.

For the way Ami (wife) drives, i.e., relatively gently; non-aggressively, I'd say either will work. Price then becomes a factor, favoring the Nittos (again).

IMO (YMMV)

[8cam]

Here let me help you. All IMO of course, and assuming 10 is a scale.

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Dry (warm) pavement:

Nittos = 10, D3's = 9

Nittos = 8 - not bad but definitely lacking ultimate grip

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Dry (cold) pavement:

D3's = less than average all-season passenger tires (even a bit scary!), Nittos = no data yet.

Nittos = 5 at best, they really don't like cold

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Drag strip:

Nittos = 10, D3's = 6 (tops)

No idea, I like curves.

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

In rain/wet:

D3s = 10, Nittos = No data yet...

Nittos = -3, king of all suck

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Ride:

Nittos = 10, D3s = 8

Nittos = 5, I find them harsh and noisy

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Price/availability:

Nittos = 10, D3's = 3

Agreed on this one. But the Nittos are bad enough that I will be actively looking for alternatives once I wear the damn things out. Oh that reminds me.

Wear:

Nittos = 10+