Goodyear RS-A on 2002 WRX Sedan...
12-05-2004, 01:40 PM
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Goodyear RS-A on 2002 WRX Sedan...
Hi All:
I have 24k on my original tires, and am planning to purchase new ones in a week or two. I have done a lot of research at Tire Rack, and the best reviews are for the Yokohama Avid V4S. My main concern is good cornering on wet & dry, not too loud & decent snow/ice handling (I know- a trade off for one or the others, but I am looking overall without having to get a set of snow tires). I live in Northern NJ about 20 minutes from the Lincoln Tunnel, for point of reference on the area I'm driving in. I went to a local dealer, and he recommended (what he carries, of course) Goodyear Eagle RS-A. There are mixed reviews on that tire at Tire rack...basically better reviews when the car is a bit heavier (I believe I am in the "lighter" category). Has anyone had these & what are the opinions? Thank you all!
I have 24k on my original tires, and am planning to purchase new ones in a week or two. I have done a lot of research at Tire Rack, and the best reviews are for the Yokohama Avid V4S. My main concern is good cornering on wet & dry, not too loud & decent snow/ice handling (I know- a trade off for one or the others, but I am looking overall without having to get a set of snow tires). I live in Northern NJ about 20 minutes from the Lincoln Tunnel, for point of reference on the area I'm driving in. I went to a local dealer, and he recommended (what he carries, of course) Goodyear Eagle RS-A. There are mixed reviews on that tire at Tire rack...basically better reviews when the car is a bit heavier (I believe I am in the "lighter" category). Has anyone had these & what are the opinions? Thank you all!
12-06-2004, 04:45 PM
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satdoug,
I can't speak from experience on my wrx, but I did have the Eagle RS-A's on my grand prix gtp and hated those tires. They didn't grip very well in the snow, rain, or even in the dry. I replaced them with Bridgestone re950's and was very happy. I am currently looking for a all-season replacement for my re092's on my wrx and will go with either the perelli pzero nero m/s or some toyo proxes 4's. Both are supposed to be very well liked by impresza owners. The last time I checked, the goodyear rs-a was quite a bit more expensive than both the perelli's and the toyo's. Just my 02.
Peace,
BK
I can't speak from experience on my wrx, but I did have the Eagle RS-A's on my grand prix gtp and hated those tires. They didn't grip very well in the snow, rain, or even in the dry. I replaced them with Bridgestone re950's and was very happy. I am currently looking for a all-season replacement for my re092's on my wrx and will go with either the perelli pzero nero m/s or some toyo proxes 4's. Both are supposed to be very well liked by impresza owners. The last time I checked, the goodyear rs-a was quite a bit more expensive than both the perelli's and the toyo's. Just my 02.
Peace,
BK
12-13-2004, 11:33 PM
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Have you guys made any headway on your choices??
I've got 37,000 miles on my RE92s and are looking to replace them. I don't have much cash and need a good all around tire.
Right now I'm mostly looking at the Bridgestone Traction T/A. Anyone have any love hate stories about those? Have you guys turned up any information on the Traction T/A while you've been looking around?
I don't do any racing or anything - but just need decent performance and all-season traction.
Derek
I've got 37,000 miles on my RE92s and are looking to replace them. I don't have much cash and need a good all around tire.
Right now I'm mostly looking at the Bridgestone Traction T/A. Anyone have any love hate stories about those? Have you guys turned up any information on the Traction T/A while you've been looking around?
I don't do any racing or anything - but just need decent performance and all-season traction.
Derek
12-14-2004, 11:36 AM
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Tirerack uses the RS-A as a comparison tire in many of their tests. Problem is, they use it to give you an idea of where a mediocre OEM tire would fall compared to the tires they're testing. It underperforms just about everything out there that even hints at being a performance tire.
12-15-2004, 05:18 AM
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friedmud,
The Falcon ze 512 tires are suppose to be very good as an all season tire. Online, you can find them for $61 a piece. $40 shipped, and about $20 per tire(mounted and balanced) --$360 for high performance all seasons isn't to bad at all!! Just my .02 though.
BK
The Falcon ze 512 tires are suppose to be very good as an all season tire. Online, you can find them for $61 a piece. $40 shipped, and about $20 per tire(mounted and balanced) --$360 for high performance all seasons isn't to bad at all!! Just my .02 though.
BK
12-16-2004, 10:10 AM
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i had a set of the Yokohama Avid V4S on my wrx for a while. they are decent in any type of weather, but that's it. if you enjoy spirited driving on dry roads, these tires are going to dissapoint.
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