Goodyear Eagle GT versus Eagle F1 A/S-C

[NoviDriver]

Hi all,

It's time to replace the tires on my 2009 Vibe GT. Right now, Goodyear is running a promotion of an $80 rebate on the Eagle F1 A/S-C and $40 rebate on the Eagle GT. However, I can get the Eagle GT tire for about the same price as the F1 A/S-C (before rebate) from Discount Tire. The Eagle GT comes with a 50,000 mile limited warranty which the F1 does not. I'm trying to decide - would it be better long-term to get the GTs from Discount and forego the $80? Or are the F1s good enough? The F1s have worked out pretty well for me and I've put almost 70,000 miles on them (original owner). I put about 25,000 miles a year on my Vibe so I want to make sure I get the best possible tire for the best price.

[shemp]

IMHO the stock F1 A/S-C's are terrible. They did last me 50K in not-so easy driving, but they are loud and i was quite unimpressed with traction both dry and especially wet. When I was looking for replacement skins the F1's were not on the list.

I have no info on the Eagle GT's, but what I like best about them so far is that they are not F1 A/S-C's.

That's my $0.02

[09vGT]

I've had 2 different sets of GT's on the Vibe. They do excellent in wet weather. We don't get any snow and I haven't driven in snow with them yet. I'm afraid that any tire you put on the Vibe will be "loud". My grandpa likes GoodYear anyway; he buys the tires. They're also on my grandmothers Cadillac CTS and of course don't have near the road noise or harsh ride.

[star_deceiver]

IMO, ditch the Goodyears and get some Hankooks, V4 or V12. My V4's have lasted about 50000kms, and I don't drive them nicely. These tires simply don't hydroplane!!!

Mind you, I didn't buy these tires for longevity....