Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 3 tyres.

[AMGeed]

Just picked the E55 up from its annual MOT. It failed

2 Fronts tyres badly worn on the inside edges which cannot be seen unless on full lock.
Going to Protyre in a few minutes to have 2x 245x40x18 Goodyear F1's fitted which I haven't used before but get great reviews. Roughly the same price as the usual suspects once fitted............£113 each.

I cannot fault the Falken ZE914's currently fitted as the tyre wear must be down to steering alignment which I'll get checked. It's certainly not normal wear as I have around 5 -6mm across the tread.
Now its time to try a new brand and see how they fare, especially when its wet. I hope to be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Gazwould]

You won't be disappointed .

Great size tyre 245 40 18 .

 

[John]

Could it be because of your lowering links?

 

[AMGeed]

Could it be because of your lowering links?

Quite possibly John. There does seem to be a lot of camber that must be wearing the tyres.

I may raise the front a little tomorrow.

 

[John]

Just a thought really.

I was just thinking back - I never got any uneven tyre wear with mine (I used to get it aligned at Wheels in Motion in Bucks) but I never altered the ride-height.

I've always wondered if the car needs re-alignment after lowering so the wheels track correctly as I've not lowered a car since a long time ago!

 

[Gazwould]

Also gains toe out with lowering , a much more inner tyre wear sensitive setting .

 

[flowrider]

A shortish time ago I had to replace the front Pirelli PZero tyres on my Audi and I opted for the GY Eagle F1 AS3's whilst keeping the Pirelli's on the back. There is noticeably less road noise from the front now that the tyres have worn in.

 

[AMGeed]

^ Very positive thoughts about these tyres after just a few miles, albeit dry sunny conditions.
A lot of feeling in the steering, cornering at a decent lick

 

[Gbrowncls55]

Love the Goodyears on my CLS55. Very quiet, very comfortable and plenty of grip. Dunlop Max RT would be my second choice as they are very similar in ratings.

 

[Major774]

I had bad experiences with Goodyears. My fronts started to crack on the outer edge in May 2019. They have been on the car for a few years but I drive less than 4k per year.

My cousin also had a full set started to crack on the outer edges 2-3 years ago. One of the tyres ended up not holding air pressure in the end. Brand new set which lasted less than 1 year.

Michelin all the way now.

 

[ioweddie]

I had them put on all round...great tyre at a great price...mine were done at Protyre Isle of Wight

 

[DSM10000]

Have F1 Asymmetric 3 all round on the E320 CDi

As you are finding, it is a quiet tyre with good feedback, good dry grip and, for me, good wear so far as about half worn on the rear after 14,000 miles. Wet grip is also reassuring.

 

[Gazwould]

With the Goodyears that's probably a UV light storage issue - sunny side up on a slow boat .

I've the same issue with some Chinese budgets on my other car .

Loads of this particular tyre about and I've yet to see the issue repeated or with 16 of them in the family .

I just got unlucky , could happen to any tyre if stored incorrectly .

I do smile at a local mot station / mechanic / Tyre agent has them upstairs staring out of windows in full sun all day .

OK if ordered in but if from existing stock..

 

[HB]

Brilliantly tyre, got them on all our cars bar the C63 which wears horribly noisy PSS.

I suspect the camber is the issue with tyre wear. Raise it a bit and it will wear more evenly and be more compliant also.

 

[artyman]

Fitted some a month or so ago replacing previous Contisports which I've used before, Goodyears are quieter!

 

[c63chris]

Got them on the SL and really pleased. Night and day better than the P Zeros they replaced. Much better handling especially in the wet and wearing better as well.

 

[Lennox]

Had them on the wifes 535d. Great tyres.

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[Major774]

Fun times...

 

[RedGull]

Seen these for £67.90 on eBay, free post ! Good price or not?

 

[RedGull]

With MFS BSW ???