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- Best hydroplaning resistance
- Good tread wear for a performance tire
- For summer driving only
- Not as good on dry pavement as others
- Less comfortable than some competitors
- Higher rolling resistance
The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 is one of the best tires to drive on wet roads, experts and owners say. The Eagle F1 GS-D3 matches or beats the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (*Est. $235), in expert tests on wet surfaces, and some owners report that the Goodyear's refusal to hydroplane has probably saved them from being in traffic accidents. This tire also doesn't wear out as quickly as other high-performance tires, according to reviews.
The Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 outshines the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 on dry roads, but the differences are slight, and critics recommend the Eagle F1 GS-D3 as a solid all-around summer tire that is extra-capable on wet roads. Note that this tire cannot be driven in cold weather; if you need an all-season performance tire, reviews recommend the Michelin Primacy MXV4 (*Est. $160) and Continental ExtremeContact DWS (*Est. $155) most highly.
ConsumerReports.org includes the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 in its comparison test of high-performance summer tires, which is the most extensive and detailed review we found. TireRack.com and Car and Driver also conduct expert tests on both wet and dry roads, although they compare fewer tires. The Eagle F1 GS-D3 has accumulated a massive number of owner reviews at TireRack.com. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website, SaferCar.gov, is the place to find government-mandated tire ratings, based on tests conducted by the manufacturers.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org tests 21 ultra-high-performance summer tires, including the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. Editors evaluate the tires' performance on wet and dry roads, rolling resistance, comfort and tread life, and then rank them accordingly.
Review: Ratings: Ultra-High Performance, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
2. Tire Rack
The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 ranks third out of four summer tires, beating only the Continental ContiSportContact 3 in this head-to-head test by staff at TireRack.com. Testers say the Goodyear feels slightly less precise in sharp turns than the other tires, but still capable.
Review: Has the Pirelli P Zero Come Full Circle?, Editors of TireRack.com, Aug. 17, 2007
3. Car and DriverDetails/Subscribe
The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 wins this test of 11 high-performance tires at Car and Driver. Reviewers used TireRack.com's BMW 325i test car and test track in three days of wet and dry testing. Although this article is a few years old, all of the top picks are still on the market.
Review: Tire Test: The Quick and the Tread -- Comparison Tests, Larry Webster, Dec. 2005
4. Tire Rack
With nearly 2,200 ratings posted by owners at this retail site, the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 maintains a second-place rating among max-performance summer tires, right behind the venerable Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. Although the PS2 outshines the Goodyear on almost every measure, owners say the Goodyear does offer better tread wear and an incredible ability to resist hydroplaning.
Review: Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, Contributors to TireRack.com
5. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Consumers can search the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's user-friendly database to find government-mandated ratings for more than 2,400 tires. The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 gets the highest possible scores for both traction and heat resistance, and its tread-wear rating -- although low -- is about average for a performance summer tire.
Review: Tire Rating Lookup, Editors of SaferCar.gov
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