The end of a disappointing journey
11-28-2005, 11:23 AM
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The end of a disappointing journey
About this time last year I put 19" Volks along with the very popular Toyo T1S tires. I was relatively happy with the setup initially but always felt the Toyos sidewalls were a little soft in tight/quick maneuvers.
Well last week the right rear tire ran over something that instantly blew it out and the tire proceeded to shread. The tread came away from the sidewalls! Considering that I had plenty of tread left, it is painfull loss. Some very expensive tires out the window.
Although this is an expensive loss, it will give me the excuse to dump the Toyo's all around. Even though there was no sign of featuring the front tires had become very noisy. Growling as I slowed down just like feathering causes, but again no feathering.
I have thrown the stock 17's back on for now and will consider the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 tires. From the write-ups and tests I have found on the net, they seem a good all around street tire.
I will not be buying Toyo's again any time soon. I have read of disappointment with the newer T1R as well so those are not an option in my book either.
Well last week the right rear tire ran over something that instantly blew it out and the tire proceeded to shread. The tread came away from the sidewalls! Considering that I had plenty of tread left, it is painfull loss. Some very expensive tires out the window.
Although this is an expensive loss, it will give me the excuse to dump the Toyo's all around. Even though there was no sign of featuring the front tires had become very noisy. Growling as I slowed down just like feathering causes, but again no feathering.
I have thrown the stock 17's back on for now and will consider the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 tires. From the write-ups and tests I have found on the net, they seem a good all around street tire.
I will not be buying Toyo's again any time soon. I have read of disappointment with the newer T1R as well so those are not an option in my book either.
11-28-2005, 01:49 PM
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Yeah. Fortunately the Volk wheel is ok. The tire stayed together long enough to allow a controlled stop and protected the wheel. Hopefully the GY's will be better. All the reviews I can find are very good.
11-28-2005, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Tac-M
BFGs are soooo loud.... T1Rs here and could not be happier. Many improvements over T1S
(Had BFGs for 3 months so I know what I’m talking about)
(Had BFGs for 3 months so I know what I’m talking about)
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I had considered BFG KDW 2's until I read about their poor wet traction. Being in South FL I need a tire with decent wet capabilities as well. The GY ranked much better.
11-28-2005, 09:11 PM
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If you tires with firm side wall, try Dunlope SP Sport Maxx. This is the first time I used this tire and I like it much better than Toyo.
It has firm side wall. I am pretty impressed with these tires. It out performs Bridgestone S-03 in many area on Tirerack road test and its cheaper than Bridgestone S-03.
It has firm side wall. I am pretty impressed with these tires. It out performs Bridgestone S-03 in many area on Tirerack road test and its cheaper than Bridgestone S-03.
11-29-2005, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ZinMiami
I had considered BFG KDW 2's until I read about their poor wet traction. Being in South FL I need a tire with decent wet capabilities as well. The GY ranked much better.
BFG KDW-2
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ce+T%2FA+KDW+2
BFG KD
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Force+T%2FA+KD
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11-29-2005, 06:10 AM
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I had a similar experience. However mine turned out to be caused by an alignment problem on that wheel. Be sure to check your alignment once you get your new tires on to be sure nothing is way out of whack. It's amazing what a serious Camber problem on one wheel can do.
