Goodyear Eagle GT-HR

[The Master]

What do you guys think about these tires?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?sidewall=Blackwall&tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Eagle+GT-HR&partnum=45HR6GTHR&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=25

They're not "Z" rated. Is this a huge deal?

David

[R Dubya]

you going to use them year round?  They look nice, I was always partial to the BF Goodrich T/A's( I think thats what they are).  They looked mean, and at 245/50 R16 they looked wide (actually were wider)r and better than any other "bargain" tire than I've ever seen on another TGP (IMO of course). 

[sleeperred90tgp]

No traction at all. I ruined a pair by running 20# at the strip. Cracked the heck out of the side wall. If you keep them aired up should be a good tire.

Jud

[GangstGP]

Kelly UHP 245/50ZR16s  are cheaper. actually, same price about. :icon_confused:

[Robby1870]

I have the GT-HRs in 235/55/16.  Of course, I don't have a turbo, so they are fine for me.  Traction is good, wet traction is good, too.  Wear rate is also good.  I really like mine.  Had them for over two years now.

[TGPilot]

I do not think I would put anything less than a "V" rated tire on a TGP that you want to have good turning ability. An "H" rated tire on a TGP would feel like driving a 1976 Lincoln Town Car with the ass end sway and lack of steering input.

That is just my opinion and personal experience speaking... :icon_cool:

[GangstGP]

I have put on kelly H rated before just for that purpose of lasting 2-3 years instead of 1-2 years. was well worth it financially as it was for daily driving purposes.  the ZR feel so much better though. I threw the H rated on my backup ride for now until I get some Z rated low-pro tires. those are for if I ever actually get a chance to travel up north a few towns to woodburn dragstrip.

[TGPilot]

I am a big fan of the Continental Extreme Contact tires. I just put a set on the TSTE today and WOW waht a difference over the other tires. I have them on the TGP as well and felt a large difference in overall handling over the GoodYear Eagle HP that were on there before.

Just my preference...everyone has their own. ;)

[GangstGP]

I am a big fan of the Continental Extreme Contact tires. I just put a set on the TSTE today and WOW waht a difference over the other tires. I have them on the TGP as well and felt a large difference in overall handling over the GoodYear Eagle HP that were on there before.

Just my preference...everyone has their own. ;)

conti's are sick.

[Invasion1]

Since this kinda turned into a what tires do you have/support thread......

If thats cool with THE MASTER  :icon_confused:

I will add

Toyo Proxes 4

[GangstGP]

 :laugh: those are sweet!!!!!

you know why, cuz I saw them on Tokyo Drift. gotta be the best.  :icon_razz:

[Invasion1]

what are you a closet ricer???

everything you mention these days is linked to that  :icon_rolleyes:

I buy what i find works and im a pretty fussy guy about brands and specific parts.

[Invasion1]

Made in the USA doesn't mean that much today im afraid....

no longer a motto for quality.....just a motto for the closed minded these days.

[kuntzie]

my 2 cents now....

supporting mickey thompsons 255-45 16 ET street (only 2) but damn dry traction will be sweet ( well better not sweet- you cant stop the tires from spinning  :icon_twisted

[The Master]

Thanks for all the great replys. I still haven't made up my mind, but will be purchasing tires within a few days.
I probably should get "ZR" rated tires huh?  :icon_confused:
The car will see some winter. (New Hampshire). If I get "ZR" tires, these are what I'll get :

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+Sport&partnum=45WR6GFSP&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=0

Would you drive in the winter with those tires every now and again. I've also got a road trip to Florida in February.  :icon_cool:
So, I guess what this comes down to is either the Goodyears or the BF Goodrichs.
Final answer?