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Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3

*Est. $175

Best hydroplaning resistance
Good treadwear for a performance tire

For summer driving only
Not as good on dry pavement as others
Less comfortable than some competitors
Higher rolling resistance

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Our Analysis

January 2009. 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 consistently beats other high-performance summer tires in expert tests on wet surfaces, and owners report that this tire's refusal to hydroplane has probably saved their lives. Critics say the Eagle F1 GS-D3 matches or exceeds even the top-ranked summer performance tire, the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (*est. $185), when it comes to hydroplaning. This tire also doesn't wear out as quickly as other high-performance tires, according to reviews. However, the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 outshines the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 on dry roads, and testers find the PS2 more comfortable to drive. The differences are slight, though, 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. $130) most highly.

Consumer Reports 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. The Tire Rack 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 The Tire Rack. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website is the place to find government-mandated tire ratings, from tests conducted by the manufacturers.

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40 store reviews	In Stock.	$456.30	See It
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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

Consumer Reports 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 Consumer Reports

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 The Tire Rack. 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 The Tire Rack, Aug. 17, 2007

3. Car and Driver Details/Subscribe

The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 wins this test of 11 high-performance tires at Car and Driver. Reviewers used The Tire Rack'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, 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 treadwear 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 NHTSA'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 treadwear rating -- although low -- is about average for a performance summer tire.

Review: Tire Ratings, Editors of NHTSA