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<blockquote data-quote="k3nny(E46)" data-source="post: 124359" data-attributes="member: 1597"><p>FYI,</p><p></p><p>I recently purchased the Goodyear F1-GSD3 FR 225/45/17 for RM490 (German wor...higher speed rating wor. Thai made ones are available for RM422) and RR 245/40/17 for RM700 (only German made ones available apparently) and have just only 'scrubbed' them in. My previous tyres were the Bridgestones Potenza S03 Pole Position which are being replaced by the new Potenza RE050. I drive in a very spirited manner (or what I call 'the way the BMW engineers intended the car to be driven') mostly around the city (normal city roads and city highways). I thought I'd share my thoughts on the GSD3s so far. Please bear in mind that the S03s are quite old (5 years old according to the mfg date) and may not be an accurate comparison but here is my humble opinion nevertheless:-</p><p></p><p><strong>Dry Performance</strong></p><p>The performance of both tyres in the dry are very good with the old S03s being slightly tauter due to the harder sidewalls (but this could be due to the aged rubber hardening). I have yet to really put the GSD3s thru its paces as I have only recently broken them in but so far they have proven temselves quite comparable to the old S03s. The old S03s tend to tramline a lot more than the GSD3s as the sidewalls and rubber compound is harder. Generally the old S03s offers slightly better performance in dry conditions and gives the driver a little more confidence in hard cornering.</p><p></p><p><strong>Wet Performance</strong></p><p>The S03s were adequate in the wet on normal rain drenched roads but one would have to be slightly careful when hitting a big puddle (which is usually the case for wide tyres). In wet conditions, the GSD3s are in their element as the V-shaped grooves displaces water very well which gives the drivers the comfort and confidence. Do keep in mind that the GSD3s are brand new and may exhibit different attributes when they are worn down more. Regardless, I wouldn't recommend one to drive at high speeds during heavy rain and on very wet roads especially when running on wide tyres. </p><p></p><p><strong>Noise, Comfort and The Look</strong></p><p>One of the first things that I noticed when I took the GSD3s on the road was how much quieter it was compared to the old S03s. The ride is definitely more comfortable than the old S03s. The S03s are more conventional looking with straight grooves whereas the GSD3s look more 'garang' with the V-shaped treads. The unique treads are also the GSD3s 'achilles heel' as the treads being V-shaped displaces water out wards as opposed to straight to the back like more conventional tread patterns. This results in a lot more water spray outwards and inwards of the tyre. As such my car is visibly much dirtier at the sides right behind the tyres. Beware any pedestrians or motorcyclist when I drive through a puddle at speed. </p><p></p><p>In conclusion, the GSD3s are very good value for money offering very good performance both in the wet or on dry roads. I would have loved to try out the much touted Michelin PS2 but they are almost double the price of the GSD3s which has (dare I say it? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />) almost comparable performance.</p><p></p><p>Cheers!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="k3nny(E46), post: 124359, member: 1597"] FYI, I recently purchased the Goodyear F1-GSD3 FR 225/45/17 for RM490 (German wor...higher speed rating wor. Thai made ones are available for RM422) and RR 245/40/17 for RM700 (only German made ones available apparently) and have just only 'scrubbed' them in. My previous tyres were the Bridgestones Potenza S03 Pole Position which are being replaced by the new Potenza RE050. I drive in a very spirited manner (or what I call 'the way the BMW engineers intended the car to be driven') mostly around the city (normal city roads and city highways). I thought I'd share my thoughts on the GSD3s so far. Please bear in mind that the S03s are quite old (5 years old according to the mfg date) and may not be an accurate comparison but here is my humble opinion nevertheless:- [b]Dry Performance[/b] The performance of both tyres in the dry are very good with the old S03s being slightly tauter due to the harder sidewalls (but this could be due to the aged rubber hardening). I have yet to really put the GSD3s thru its paces as I have only recently broken them in but so far they have proven temselves quite comparable to the old S03s. The old S03s tend to tramline a lot more than the GSD3s as the sidewalls and rubber compound is harder. Generally the old S03s offers slightly better performance in dry conditions and gives the driver a little more confidence in hard cornering. [b]Wet Performance[/b] The S03s were adequate in the wet on normal rain drenched roads but one would have to be slightly careful when hitting a big puddle (which is usually the case for wide tyres). In wet conditions, the GSD3s are in their element as the V-shaped grooves displaces water very well which gives the drivers the comfort and confidence. Do keep in mind that the GSD3s are brand new and may exhibit different attributes when they are worn down more. Regardless, I wouldn't recommend one to drive at high speeds during heavy rain and on very wet roads especially when running on wide tyres. [b]Noise, Comfort and The Look[/b] One of the first things that I noticed when I took the GSD3s on the road was how much quieter it was compared to the old S03s. The ride is definitely more comfortable than the old S03s. The S03s are more conventional looking with straight grooves whereas the GSD3s look more 'garang' with the V-shaped treads. The unique treads are also the GSD3s 'achilles heel' as the treads being V-shaped displaces water out wards as opposed to straight to the back like more conventional tread patterns. This results in a lot more water spray outwards and inwards of the tyre. As such my car is visibly much dirtier at the sides right behind the tyres. Beware any pedestrians or motorcyclist when I drive through a puddle at speed. In conclusion, the GSD3s are very good value for money offering very good performance both in the wet or on dry roads. I would have loved to try out the much touted Michelin PS2 but they are almost double the price of the GSD3s which has (dare I say it? :P) almost comparable performance. Cheers! [/QUOTE]
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