Hi Guys & Gals...!

Thought it was time to get away from the Eagle F1 'Run-Flats' so I picked-out the Eagle F1 GS-D3's; I liked the specs and tread design. Unfortunately, it turns out that Goodyear has stopped production of these tires...my luck. So, I went with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Tires. These tires are a new addition to the Michelin lineup of performance tires and was wondering if anyone else has purchased these tires; if so, what do you think? Here are the tire specs!

Ultra High Performance All-Season
245/45-17 (Front)
95Y Load Index 95 = 1521lbs (690kg) per tire
Speed Rating “Y” = 186mph (300kph)

275/40-18 (Rear)
99Y Load Index 99 = 1709lbs (775kg) per tire
Speed Rating “Y” = 186mph (300kph)

CUSTOMER SURVEY DATA (1-10)
Would Buy Again? Probably - 8.3
Hydroplaning Resistance 8.8
Wet Traction 8.8
Cornering Stability 8.7
Dry Traction 9.0
Steering Response 8.7
Light Snow Traction 7.6
Deep Snow Traction 6.8
Ice Traction 6.7
Ride Comfort 8.8
Noise Comfort 8.2
Treadwear 8.6

TIRE SPECS 17" 18"
UTQG Data A500 AA A A500 AA A
Max Load 1521 lbs. 1709 lbs.
Max Inflation Pressure 51 psi 51 psi
Tread Depth 10/32" 10/32"
Tire Weight 27 lbs. 30 lbs.
Rim Width Range 7.5-9" 9-11"
Meas. Rim Width 8" 9.5"
Section Width 9.6" 10.9"
Tread Width N/A N/A
Overall Diameter 25.7" 26.7"
Revs Per Mile 810 780
Country of Origin US US
Low Rolling Resistance N/A N/A

Price 17" $172.00 18"$223.00

Personally don't know but I don't think you can go wrong with them.

Hey Ian-

I replaced my Goodyears with Michelins. I stayed with the run flats. There is a world of difference in the tires. Not having any experience with these new tires, I can't say for sure how they are, but I sure do like mine.

They get great ratings all around.

Hey Ian-

I replaced my Goodyears with Michelins. I stayed with the run flats. There is a world of difference in the tires. Not having any experience with these new tires, I can't say for sure how they are, but I sure do like mine.

I agree with you Ian.

Just ordered a set friday morning. I thought the speed rating was "z". Should come ups on tuesday. Looking forward to a fresh set of rubber.

The only thing I would question is, do you really want All-Season tires or just summer tires?
It just seems to me that the all-season tires wouldn't "stick" as well as a summer tire. Don't know, just speculation by looking at the tread design.

I was looking at the F1 GS D3's for the past few months, the number available kept getting lower and lower on Tire Rack's site, when they got down to 6 or 8 I ordered a set for front and rear, that was March 12th, the next day they took them off their site, could I have gotten one of the last sets?

These are so much smoother and multiples QUIETER than the original run-flats. Haven't run them very hard on the twisties yet, but it seems like they're at least as good and probably better than the originals too.

Rich

i dont drive very aggressive but i do love my pilots. good all around shoes

GS D3's are damn good rubber

The only thing I would question is, do you really want All-Season tires or just summer tires?
It just seems to me that the all-season tires wouldn't "stick" as well as a summer tire. Don't know, just speculation by looking at the tread design.

I was looking at the F1 GS D3's for the past few months, the number available kept getting lower and lower on Tire Rack's site, when they got down to 6 or 8 I ordered a set for front and rear, that was March 12th, the next day they took them off their site, could I have gotten one of the last sets?

These are so much smoother and multiples QUIETER than the original run-flats. Haven't run them very hard on the twisties yet, but it seems like they're at least as good and probably better than the originals too.

Rich

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