New Goodyear 225/60/18

[II kings 9:20]

CDG (forum member) put me on to this info, Goodyear has a new tire, Assurance Comfortread in 225/60-18. OD of 28.6 but no weight listed. They claim to isolate bumps from potholes etc. which is exactly what I am looking for, 80,000 mile tire, they emphasize comfort and premium touring, and ride. I suspect handling is not so high on the list, do you know any 80K tire that handles great?. I'll gladly give up some handling over all the steering jiggles and bumps I now have with the jelly wall contis. I am due to get the BFG KDWS tomorrow, going to study this goodyear and decide by high noon.

[CDG]

I have driven on this tire but its not on 300c. I did like the way it made my brothers minivan handle and the ride was smooth.

[5point7]

Ummm...the words: "Tires", "Minivan" and "300C" should never be used in the same sentence.

[II kings 9:20]

Originally Posted by 5point7

Ummm...the words: "Tires", "Minivan" and "300C" should never be used in the same sentence.

Good points, I would also add "OEM Contis" to the list of things never to be uttered with the 300C.

[jaydee]

Lol at OEM contis and 300 C! I am watching this thread with interest since I really dont like the bumps and grinds I am getting on normal roads right now- but Im not willing to ditch these tires till they are worn normally....On the LX forums, there was some dissent about the goodyears..Would like to know how the goodrichs work out..

Jaydee

[jlohrenz]

I had BF Goodrich Traction T/A V rated tired on my 01 Lexus GS 300. Very nice ride and control. Hope they come out with this size within the next year or so.

[jjs]

They seem to have pretty good reviews...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....forTred#Survey

[midwestrc]

My Conti's are just about baked after 16k... at least the rears are!

I am certain the shop never rotated them when I took it in around 10k!

Not sure what I am going to mount next... but will watch these threads closely....

[II kings 9:20]

Latest update, I have had the GY ComforTread 225/60-18 for a week now, still blissful. I do notice the steering kick is present but much less (70%) and muted when it occurs. I test drove the Odyssey over the same broken pavement resulting in similar steering wheel kick which I never paid any attention to before in the van, it is very mild and "normal" for some R&P steering. Very glad I got rid of the Contis (any replacement would be an improvement). Wierd, the Conti Eco I had on the 300E were fine tires.

[II kings 9:20]

Katrina is blowing up the Ohio valley, the GY CT is spectacular in the rain, braking is very impressive. Since I never hydroplaned or broke traction with the contis in the rain I can't really compare cornering in the rain but they are very taught around corners and very confident on the freeway. The biggest difference is braking, it is really noticeable. May be related to what some called a high rolling resistance resulting in a bit less mpg in the Tire Rack survey.