Goodyear tire update - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

trobey · 03-01-2015

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 · 03-02-2015

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 · 03-05-2015

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

PhillipsLT5 · 03-05-2015

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Originally Posted by RyanChappel

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 · 04-20-2015

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 · 04-21-2015

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.

efnfast · 04-21-2015

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 · 04-29-2015

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

efnfast · 04-30-2015

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

RussMcB · 04-30-2015

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Originally Posted by msorenso

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.

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

03-01-2015	#1
trobey Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Hubbard, Ohio 44425 Posts: 13	Goodyear tire update 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.

03-02-2015	#2
PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,446	Re: Goodyear tire update 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

03-05-2015	#3
RyanChappel Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Boone County, Indiana Posts: 132	Group Purchase opportunity? I know there are more than a few Sumitomo owners (like me) who would be greatly interested in the GY at Nitto prices....

04-20-2015	#5
boyking Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New York State Posts: 42	Re: Goodyear tire update 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.

04-21-2015	#6
ZRXMAX Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 240	Re: Goodyear tire update 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. __________________ 91 ZR-1 #661 Watsons, 3" exhaust, Borlas... Hurst, 4.11s, Samco, RD radiator, gel coated motor... turquise / black

04-21-2015	#7
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,555	Re: Goodyear tire update 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.

04-29-2015	#8
msorenso Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Dakota Posts: 85	Re: Goodyear tire update Where is the best price for these tires? Tire rack I assume?

04-30-2015	#9
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,555	Re: Goodyear tire update I have a tire guy I know, like and trust. He gets my business.