Mx-5 - Eagle F1 GSD2 or GSD3?

sigma · 3 Feb 2010 at 21:44

Car in question is a Mk 2 Mx-5.

I don't suppose anybody knows the exact size tyre that will fit on it? Pretty sure it's rolling on 14s at the moment, like these:

http://www.mx5heaven.co.uk/acatalog/Car5.jpg

Thanks

theNude · 3 Feb 2010 at 22:32

195/50/14? what tyre size is on it atm? i run GSD2's on mine

ci_newman · 3 Feb 2010 at 22:39

I didn't realise that you could even still get GSD2s

GSD3s were discontinued last year..

sigma · 3 Feb 2010 at 22:58

Oh? So which is the tyre to go for? You're basically saying that both are 'old' types ci_newman?

I can't see what tyre is on it at the moment as it's not my car, theDude.

Sam · 3 Feb 2010 at 23:03

f1 asymmetric's are the GDS3 replacment but i dont think they do they in 15's ... Go for the GDS 3 if you can get them. Go look at your sidewall of your tyre to get the size .... will be something like

195/45/15

sigma · 3 Feb 2010 at 23:09

I think it has got 14s on it Sam.

MagicBoy · 3 Feb 2010 at 23:20

Local tyre place advised me that Asymmetric is 17" upwards. Smaller rim sizes (like my 16") still use the GSD3.

GSD2's were discontinued over 12 months ago.

sigma · 3 Feb 2010 at 23:22

http://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/goodyear

They still seem to sell them, maybe it's old stock.

Howard · 4 Feb 2010 at 08:20

They still make the GSD3s for 15s and 16s I thought?

Most likely they'll be 185/60/14 on 14" wheels for MX5s. I came to the conclusion I needed to buy 15" wheels to get decent tyres

Matt82 · 4 Feb 2010 at 08:36

ive had both gsd2 and 3s. both were fine

Firestar_3x · 4 Feb 2010 at 09:45

GSD3's without a doubt.

Overlag · 4 Feb 2010 at 10:47

i cant find GSD3's any more either

Rich1988 · 4 Feb 2010 at 11:37

I can get gds3s for mine £257 fitted (set of four) I keep putting it off though, as I want them to be reasonably new when I go to the ring

Overlag · 4 Feb 2010 at 11:52

Rich1988 said:
I can get gds3s for mine £257 fitted (set of four) I keep putting it off though, as I want them to be reasonably new when I go to the ring

the thicker the tyre tread the more likely it is to wear faster. i wouldnt go there with bran new tyres. Put a couple of 1000 miles on them first would be the better option.

Virdi · 4 Feb 2010 at 12:16

Go for F1 Asymmetric

VERY Good all rounder.

sovietspybob · 4 Feb 2010 at 12:29

I'd go for Toyo Proxes T1-R's as there about 30quid a pop at that size, suit the MX-5 very very well but do wear faster than the goodyears.

sigma · 4 Feb 2010 at 13:07

Rich1988 said:
I can get gds3s for mine £257 fitted (set of four) I keep putting it off though, as I want them to be reasonably new when I go to the ring

For your Mx-5?

I agree soviet spy bob - but it's not my car and I'd rather it have longer wearing tyres if possible.

Rich1988 · 4 Feb 2010 at 16:07

silane said:
For your Mx-5?

I agree soviet spy bob - but it's not my car and I'd rather it have longer wearing tyres if possible.

no but the same size as the OP's (well 15 inch but 195 /50)

Howard · 4 Feb 2010 at 16:30

Rich1988 said:
no but the same size as the OP's (well 15 inch but 195 /50)

For £257? Your'e paying about £20/tyre over what they cost. I paid £188 IIRC for mine

Rich1988 · 4 Feb 2010 at 16:32

where did you get yours from? ( havent paid anything yet) what size were yours?