10-31-2007, 11:59 AM
A couple of quick tire reviews:
Goodyear Eagle GT HSM (allseason)
My 99 miata came with goodyear eagle gt hsm allseasons
I was very impressed with them. Grips good in the dry, decent in the wet, works when its cold outside, and works in the snow (although not a snow tire, in super slick ice the car wouldnt move)
20k+ miles or so and its not even 1/4 worn. Would buy again.
they are reasonably cheap last i looked them up ~$65 for 15s
Falken 912 (new model, replaces 512) M+S rated.
Wow color me impressed. I really liked the Goodyears but these are even better in the dry. They stick almost like a summer tire and dont howl at you when you have a little fun on an off ramp. They work well in the wet, although I havent driven through much deep water.
I will not be testing them in the snow however other than light dusting, the tread pattern looks to be horrible for that to my eyes. (and I have snow tires now too)
I think this will be a good compromise tire. Its grippy enough to be a lot of fun in the dry and good in the wet, and unlike a summer tire if you get a bit of snow but nothing deep its not going to leave you stranded.
Ill check back in when I have 5k or so miles on them.
Cliffs notes:
Goodyears - good true allseason tire. usable in the snow.
Falken 912 - great dry grip, cheap, closer to a summer tire, (most likely) not as good in the snow
Goodyear Eagle GT HSM (allseason)
My 99 miata came with goodyear eagle gt hsm allseasons
I was very impressed with them. Grips good in the dry, decent in the wet, works when its cold outside, and works in the snow (although not a snow tire, in super slick ice the car wouldnt move)
20k+ miles or so and its not even 1/4 worn. Would buy again.
they are reasonably cheap last i looked them up ~$65 for 15s
Falken 912 (new model, replaces 512) M+S rated.
Wow color me impressed. I really liked the Goodyears but these are even better in the dry. They stick almost like a summer tire and dont howl at you when you have a little fun on an off ramp. They work well in the wet, although I havent driven through much deep water.
I will not be testing them in the snow however other than light dusting, the tread pattern looks to be horrible for that to my eyes. (and I have snow tires now too)
I think this will be a good compromise tire. Its grippy enough to be a lot of fun in the dry and good in the wet, and unlike a summer tire if you get a bit of snow but nothing deep its not going to leave you stranded.
Ill check back in when I have 5k or so miles on them.
Cliffs notes:
Goodyears - good true allseason tire. usable in the snow.
Falken 912 - great dry grip, cheap, closer to a summer tire, (most likely) not as good in the snow