Goodyear Eagle GT

[W1CK3DD3M0N]

hey guys, just purchased a 2006 3 GT and has near new goodyear eagle gt tires on the car, wondering if anyone has ever dealt with them and if they're good/decent in the winter or not? pondering if i should go out and buy proper winter tires and just use the all seasons as summer tires, or quiet possibly sell the near new all seasons and buy summer tires

[Zuluwun]

I got my 07 with nearly brand new eagle GTs. I've been on them for about a month and a half so far and I find that they're nothing special, but not definitely not bad as far as all seasons go. Nothing to complain about on dry pavement, though I didn't really get to push them hard. Surprisingly good on wet pavement, acceptable in light to moderate snow (I've only really driven in about 5-7 cm, dunno how they fare in deeper stuff). they're pretty bad on ice and in slush though so beware. Then again, you have to keep in mind that they're all seasons. I was hoping to sneak by this winter on these but it's not the best idea, not strictly speaking unsafe, but winters would be more suitable for winter (duh).

[Olestra]

Death trap in winter especially if you drive in an area with hills or in residential areas where the snow gets packed and turns into ice.

[W1CK3DD3M0N]

thanks guys, ya i live in waterdown actually and to get anywhere it's all hills so i think i'll spend the money to get some proper winter tires and possibly sell the eagle gt's and upgrade to 18" for the summer

[Zuluwun]

good call in that case.

anyone else have experience with these?

[Elusivellama]

Eagle RSAs are trash, in my opinion.

[Zuluwun]

Agreed. The GTs are a decent step up from the RSAs though.

[Elusivellama]

Oops sorry, I thought he said Eagle RSAs.... haha.

[W1CK3DD3M0N]

purchased a set of firestone winterforces for the 3, spent $800 for the tires, 16" steelies and install/balance, pick up the car tomorrow