Goodyear GT2 or BF Goodrich TA: Which is better?

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I've had the third choice, Yokohama Avid S/T's on my SPF for 6 years now with no complaints. I've tracked them, smoked 'em and traveled thousands of miles on them with no complaints. The Goodyear GT II's can squeal like a little girl when pressed hard in corners, the BF Goodriches are just plain not worth the money on a sports car. I priced a new set on Yokohamas from Sears, lower than any other source available.

After a hard track run I checked tire pressures and scanned each tire across its width with a pyrometer for temp variations and temps were constant across the treads on all four tires and tire pressure was stable. Not bad for an inexpensive, good mileage tire.

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by Zoom This

I've had the third choice, Yokohama Avid S/T's on my SPF for 6 years now with no complaints. I've tracked them, smoked 'em and traveled thousands of miles on them with no complaints. The Goodyear GT II's can squeal like a little girl when pressed hard in corners, the BF Goodriches are just plain not worth the money on a sports car. I priced a new set on Yokohamas from Sears, lower than any other source available.

After a hard track run I checked tire pressures and scanned each tire across its width with a pyrometer for temp variations and temps were constant across the treads on all four tires and tire pressure was stable. Not bad for an inexpensive, good mileage tire.

I don't think they make the Avids in the 15" size anymore. Too bad, because it was the best bang for the buck.

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Originally Posted by Got the Bug

I don't think they make the Avids in the 15" size anymore. Too bad, because it was the best bang for the buck.

Sears tire store quoted me on a pair of 245/60/15's and 275/60/15's. I was surprised that they had access to them since I had such a difficult time finding them on-line, much less at a good price. The 275's were $83 each and the 245's were $76 each. I didn't price 295/50/15's but I may have them installed if they can get them.

Bill

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Originally Posted by Zoom This

Sears tire store quoted me on a pair of 245/60/15's and 275/60/15's. I was surprised that they had access to them since I had such a difficult time finding them on-line, much less at a good price. The 275's were $83 each and the 245's were $76 each. I didn't price 295/50/15's but I may have them installed if they can get them.

Bill

They must have a few left. You should buy them if they can deliver. I don't see any Yoko's on Sears' website, Tire Rack doesn't have them, and they aren't on Yoko's website either.

BTW - The 295/50/15 on the Sears website is made by Hankook...I thought it was a typo, but it wasn't.

[1985 CCX]

I agree with Silverback and Mickmate, they both suck. These cars are light and powerful and hard rubber leads to off road activities. Go Billboards.......

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by Zoom This

I've had the third choice, Yokohama Avid S/T's on my SPF for 6 years now with no complaints. I've tracked them, smoked 'em and traveled thousands of miles on them with no complaints. The Goodyear GT II's can squeal like a little girl when pressed hard in corners, the BF Goodriches are just plain not worth the money on a sports car. I priced a new set on Yokohamas from Sears, lower than any other source available.

After a hard track run I checked tire pressures and scanned each tire across its width with a pyrometer for temp variations and temps were constant across the treads on all four tires and tire pressure was stable. Not bad for an inexpensive, good mileage tire.

Goodyears squeal like a little girl? If you spun them in a straight line they squealed. However in corners mine would just break loose without any warning. That is what I hated about them.

I now have the Goodyear billboards and love them. They let you know when you are getting to the limit, and the limit is much higher than the GT II's.