RSV1000

I've been running Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tyres on wifes WRX after T1-R's & like them a lot.

My cars tyres need replacing & at present they are yoko A048's which are OEM but don't last & don't like standing water so was looking for something different.
I have been looking to get some F1 Asymetrics for my car but they don't do the right size, I thought I might go to GS-D3 but Goodyear technical said they are phasing them out & I should look at Dunlop SP Sport 01 instead.
The Dunlops look like Asymetric pattern & I was wondering if they were an equivalent to the Eagle F1 Asymetric?

Main problem seems to be getting the front tyre size of 195/50R16.

jsh1

iTrader: (1)

To quote my local performance tyre specialist:-

"I wouldnt put Dunlops on a pram"

Enough said

Jason

stistussy

you have not said what car you drive,or did i miss it,just got up.different tyre's suit different cars.

andrew jeffs

iTrader: (3)

why are you using that size tyre?seems very narrow for a 16" wheel,i used to use 205/45/16 when i had 16" wheels,just stiff enough sidewall without being to crashy.I used yoko parada spec 2,but as you say great in the dry,but rubbish in the wet.Look at the mytres website,they do a great range as cheap as anywhere with a tyre review facility, so you know if the tyre you choose is any good..

stiler83

I have Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX on my MKV R32 as standard figment and think they are CR@P. They were the top rated tyre in a test by a highly regarded magazine 12months ago but honestly they are rubbish. Stick with Goodyear, they have produced some excellent tyres over the last few years. I still think the F1 GS-D3's are fantastic and the only negative is their slightly soft tyrewall.

Mytyres have them in-stock in your stated fitment.
mytyres.co.uk - Details: Goodyear EAGLE F1 GS-D3 195/50 R16 84V

dunx

iTrader: (3)

Road legal slicks are NOTHING like production tyres.... Dunlops DZ02G will last longer than R888's or A048's or try Silverstone tyres they do a medium compound tyre similar to the R888/AO48. Camskill are a good place to look !

HTH

DunxC

RSV1000

The car is a Lotus Exige & the strange tyre size of 195/50 R16 is the main killer when it comes to tyres.
DZ02G don't seem to do my sizes.

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 look like the way I will go as I have been informed that the only similarity between the dunlop & goodyear is the colour & shape.

andrew jeffs

iTrader: (3)

oh i see,i thought you ment you had a impreza

RSV1000

WRX is wifes car, I thought i'd get something a little more sensible that doesn't stand out as much!

nixxon

So, they don't sell Dunlops then. My missus has some on her Forester. Very nice tyres- Quiet, hard-wearing and safe in the wet. Not performance orientated though, but as good as the equivalent michelin.

dunx

iTrader: (3)

Sorry my bad !

DunxC

RSV1000

I don't think Dunlop are that bad it just depends on whether they are as good as the Goodyears as far as performance.