I would guess that they won't make this in 16. Now car tyres are getting bigger and bigger they need to produce a range of 19 and even 20 inch sizes, they're running out of production slots.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Launched - back to back driving
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I would guess that they won't make this in 16. Now car tyres are getting bigger and bigger they need to produce a range of 19 and even 20 inch sizes, they're running out of production slots.
To all those who've asked when it will be available - early March is the answer.
To all those interesting in the subjective feel of the tyre in more detail:
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Articl...ut-255-40-19-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyres.htm
I did the best I could, bearing in mind I'm a programmer not a journo
To all those interesting in the subjective feel of the tyre in more detail:
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Articl...ut-255-40-19-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyres.htm
I did the best I could, bearing in mind I'm a programmer not a journo
In that size, on that car there is no comparison. A did a full write up but in short, the S001's felt really really soft in comparison, while the F1A2 had a nice direct turn in and were much better mid corner.
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So, how are people getting on with these now they've been out well over a year? I'm particularly interested in wear rate versus the Assymetric 1. I was thumbing through my cars history the other day and was quite shocked to discover that I seemed to get barely 7000 miles out of my Assymetric 1's on the back after fitting them in 2009. I only paid about £340 for the pair back but then but at todays price of £400 a pair thats more than 5p a mile, just on back tyres!
Admittedly I changed them at 3mm after getting a great deal on some CS3's but even so, scary stuff. Looking like nearly twice that on my CS3's.
The marketing and test results seems to suggest that longevity is, along with rolling resistence (I also gained a good mpg or two moving to CS3 from AS1), something thats been addressed with the AS2.
So, what are everyones practical experiences, especially compared with the AS1?
Admittedly I changed them at 3mm after getting a great deal on some CS3's but even so, scary stuff. Looking like nearly twice that on my CS3's.
The marketing and test results seems to suggest that longevity is, along with rolling resistence (I also gained a good mpg or two moving to CS3 from AS1), something thats been addressed with the AS2.
So, what are everyones practical experiences, especially compared with the AS1?
Soldato
Can't comment on the AS2's but how many miles are you on on your CS3's and what mm are they on? I never got to see how long my CS3's lasted as i sold my previous car with them on.
Thinking about ditching the runflats when they expire and i do not want to be spending 5p a mile just on rear tyres
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Thinking about ditching the runflats when they expire and i do not want to be spending 5p a mile just on rear tyres
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Soldato
I'm surprised the AS1 only lasted you 7k, mine are on about 15k now, I'm somehow wearing all of them at the same rate, I expected the rears to wear a bit quicker.
It's not like I hang about either, though my slushomatic limits the fun.
They are going to need changing very soon though.
It's not like I hang about either, though my slushomatic limits the fun.
They are going to need changing very soon though.
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I can't comment on the Asymmetric 1 as I didnt have them but compared to the SC3 they are lasting better. I used to get about 13 months out of the rear SC3s on my car (changed at 2-2.5mm) and at the same stage the Asymmetric 2s still seem to have a good 4-5mm tread left.
Don
jon
Have you seen the new Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE002?
Any comments on this tyre?
Have you seen the new Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE002?
Any comments on this tyre?
Caporegime
Mine have been fantastic over the past 8k, night and day better than the FK452's and anything Verd is chucking out.
I've been most impressed with them in the damp / cold and ice.
Will be buying these again for sure.
I've been most impressed with them in the damp / cold and ice.
Will be buying these again for sure.
Soldato
I only got around 5-6k miles out of the AS1 when I had then a few years ago. Mind you my PS2, then PS3's only lasted about the same. I think I posted here stating this and people were surprised that they'd worn so quick.
Just had AS2's put on the front in Feb so way too early to say but I've not had any need to complain about their grip yet.
Just had AS2's put on the front in Feb so way too early to say but I've not had any need to complain about their grip yet.
It's designed to be a tuner tyre, getting decent reviews already but I think it's going to be trading wear, and possibly wet performance for the ultimate dry performance.
I'm due on the launch in the next month or so, I'll be sure to feed back some info
It's designed to be a tuner tyre, getting decent reviews already but I think it's going to be trading wear, and possibly wet performance for the ultimate dry performance.
I'm due on the launch in the next month or so, I'll be sure to feed back some info
oOo - please do, us Honda boys are missing a replacement for the RE010, most go AD08's but this could be the successor and off a cheaper alternative
