Goodyear F1 GSD3 - made in China

[tonylauno1 7]

Has anyone been able to compare the GSD3 made in China vs Germany ?

The ones selling on trademe 245/40/17 $189 are made in China, wondered if they were the same as the ones made in Germany?

Edited January 14, 2012 by tonylauno1

[Michael. 2313]

Every tire person I've talk to says they aren't the same quality and don't balance well.

Avoid and stick to the Japanese or German made sports tires.

[tonylauno1 7]

Thanks Michael.

[my_e36 43]

I have them in my car now. I can't compare to those made in other countries, while mine are good handling and sticky, but they are NOISY!

[zenetti 0]

Ths GSD3 has been made in China for the last 3 years. It has actually been discontinued now hence the run out price that you have seen.

V8E36 - I am not sure how many people "every tirwe person" is but we have had no issues with them. We have just sold out of a bulk lot and they balanced fine. Maybe we jsut have a better balancing machine -

[Michael. 2313]

V8E36 - I am not sure how many people "every tirwe person" is but we have had no issues with them. We have just sold out of a bulk lot and they balanced fine. Maybe we jsut have a better balancing machine -

Well I've been told this by 3 different tyre guys I've used in the past couple of years. Further more, reviews on the internet also suggest they aren't as good as the German made ones, so yeah.

[swordfish 30]

Well I've been told this by 3 different tyre guys I've used in the past couple of years. Further more, reviews on the internet also suggest they aren't as good as the German made ones, so yeah.

I have two Australian made and two China made on my car at the moment the only difference I've noticed between the two is faster wear.

[tonylauno1 7]

Got myself some Michelin PS3 for not much more money than these China made Goodyear F1. Comfortable, quiet, great in wet and still retains the sportiness and precision.

[oldtimer 14]

Both are rubbish, the German is the lesser of the two evils.

If you must buy GY, the Asymmetrical 2 is better than the old GS-D3 in every way.