Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres 19"

[ricardo]

Has anyone any experience of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric?

http://eu.goodyear.com/uk_en/tires/repository/Eagl...

I've now got some 19" wheels for the Tuscan S but need to find some good tyres. I've currently got Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (the ones with the V-tread) on the spiders and they're great - but nowhere has the sizes I want in stock and they've been superseded by the new Asymmetric ones, so they can't get GS-D3s any more. From past experience with Bridgestones, new models aren't always better. Toyo Proxes are an alternative but I've had them before and don't think they're as good as the GS-D3s.

So, anyone with experience of the new Goodyears?

If it helps I need 2x 265x30x19 and 2x 235x35x19.

[dvs_dave]

Yes, they're excellent on my Tuscan S and feel better than the GSD3's that used to be on it, especially in the wet.

[ricardo]

that sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. Many thanks.

[Jim Green]

I had them on my M5 & Cosworth........Very predicatable tyre that don't let go suddenly, and give a little warning when they're on the limit.

Great Tyre for a Tuscan.

[spartridge]

Had to change from rotationals to Asymmetrics on the back recently - the new tyre is at least as good.

What wheels did you go for by the way?

[ricardo]

Many thanks for the opinions. I'm going to go for the F1 Asymmetricals.

I've gone for the F8.5x19" R10x19" five-spoke wheels from TVR Power; the same ones seen on the green almost-re-launched Sagaris

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Pic 1 from TVR Power Store
Pic 2 from TVR Power Store

[G20RG B]

The wheels look great a real alternative to spiders,
They really fill the arches, did you have to do any modifications to get them to fit and have you done anything with the suspension ,ie droped it down a touch.

George

[ricardo]

The Tuscan pix are from TVR Power, so I don't know anything about that car. There aren't any mods required as far as I know.
My wheels are already here and tyres are nearly here, so I'll hopefully fit them this weekend and post some pix of my own. I already have Nitrons which appear to be set a little lower than standard (handling is fantastic). Will let you know if there are any fitting issues.
R.

[Astek777]

Just spoken to Dom (I think!) at TVR Power about these wheels too...think they look great so put in an enquiry for my Mk1 Tuscan S. He recommended Yokohama tyres which he said he has on his and are particularly good. He also confirmed that no modifications would be required although as I mentioned upgrading from my standard shocks he did suggest getting them both done at the same time to get the "ride heights" correct...could just be a sales ploy though!