cornimac Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I had 235/45/R17 Yokohama Grand Prix all round until this morning when I replaced the back two for Goodyear F1 Eagle 255/40/R17s. I needed to put the rears back to stock sizes and chose what I believe to be the most recommended tyre. Looking at them on the car, I'm not sure I like the look of them next to the Yokohamas on the front. The Yokos have a much squarer side profile which I think looks better (on my wheels at least). TBH, I was really impressed with the grip and handling of the Yokos, especially at Santa Pod the other weekend when others had less grip. So I'm waiting to see if there is any difference and wonder what to put it down to if there is. Anyway my question is, do we buy Goodyear F1s because everyone says they're good or are they really that good? Does anyone have an idea of the difference I will feel? I'm tempted to loose the F1s and find bigger Yoko GPs TBH. Sorry for the long post - might be an interesting discussion (unless of course it's already been done ) I'll try and get some pics up tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 F1s are at their best in the wet (at the end of the day the most important consideration for most drivers, particular of RWDs). Are you comparing dry performance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 They are really that good. In all our many moons trading I've never sold, actually, never even been asked for Yokos. Goodyear rock. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 The new Pilot Sport 2 are absolutely awesome tyres too guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Ive had a set of Eagle F1's and Yoko a539s. IMO the A539's are awesome in the dry, probably better than the F1's.......but in the wet you will find yourself in a ditch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 My F1s haven't let me down......... unless I've asked them to!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornimac Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 Ive had a set of Eagle F1's and Yoko a539s. IMO the A539's are awesome in the dry, probably better than the F1's.......but in the wet you will find yourself in a ditch. Thanks guys. This was my thinking too about wet vs dry. The tread pattern is more pronounced on the F1s which makes me think they would disperse water better and the Yokos put more rubber down in the dry. Righto, I should stay with the F1s. They just look odd to me now - must be a style thing (if I had any). Apparantly Yokohama have some really cool new F1 type street legals. Maybe try them next summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 The new Pilot Sport 2 are absolutely awesome tyres too guys But not worth the price hike over the F1 though! 245 40 18 in F1 = 123 same in PS2 = 177 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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