Help tires

[Dale S.]

I value the opinions on this board, so can I ask a tire question not related to Corvettes? I need 2 tires P235x55R-18. The SUV has Goodyear Eagle RS on it now. They are no longer made. Goodyear has a Eagle Assurance tire now. It looks like the Eagle RS. Does anyone have any experience with this tire. I have Bridgestones on my SUV and they have a lot of road noise. My wifes with the Goodyears is much quieter. Any other recomendations? DaleI

[Steven B.]

Re: Help tires

I value the opinions on this board, so can I ask a tire question not related to Corvettes? I need 2 tires P235x55R-18. The SUV has Goodyear Eagle RS on it now. They are no longer made. Goodyear has a Eagle Assurance tire now. It looks like the Eagle RS. Does anyone have any experience with this tire. I have Bridgestones on my SUV and they have a lot of road noise. My wifes with the Goodyears is much quieter. Any other recomendations? DaleI

Dale, I have Firestones that came on our '09 Chevy SUV and they generate alot of road noise. Although I have not used the Assurances I have Michelin LTX's on the '99 Suburban and they are great. Originally delivered with GY's and they gave good ride and wear also. I have GY's on two of the Corvettes and have always been pleased with them (both with FE7). I drive them hard.

Steve

[Mark W.]

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Do you go off-road any? or stay on blacktop all the time? If you go off-road, I'd recommend either BF Goodrich All-Terrain TAs or Goodyear Wranglers (with Kevlar). I've used the TAs for many years on my Jeep Grand Cherokees for both on and off-road and they can't be beat. 3 years ago, I had a set of the Wranglers (reluctantly) put on, but I've been very happy with them also. The TAs are a little bit nosier than the Wranglers, but they are great off road and in snow and wear like iron. If you strickly stay on pavement, then I would go with a tire made for the road which would give you better mileage and be quieter.

[Mike M.]

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Dale, I had good luck with a couple of sets of Uniroyals, but wanted something quieter, rode in a truck with Michelins, too hard & too loud. Local GY dealer said the Wranglers were the quietest on the road. I was dubious because the look abit like Knobbies, but, pleasantly surprised. They are very quiet and smooth riding.
FWIW
HaND

[Dale S.]

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Thank you for the replies. They are both Lexus RX's (No off road) My Bridgestones are louder than her Eagles. I think I will try the Goodyears. As I told Steve, they do support NHRA dragracing and NASCAR racing. Dale

[Steven B.]

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Dale, I am going to buy the GY's this month for the Suburban. 'Reasonably priced.

Steve

[Dale S.]

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They make a fine Top Fuel Dragster tire. I have seen some that should have been cut down at over 300 and didnt. A little past my cruising range Steve, Dale