anhandrew Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share Posted October 22, 2003 Hi, I wonder if anyone can shead some light on this. Are the stock tires any good. What are they rated for mile life wise? How do they perform in rain? Snow? Do they have hydroplaning problems? Thanks, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdrumright Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share Posted October 22, 2003 This is from tirerack .com Goodyear Eagle LS ("Luxury Sport") tires are premium, speed rated performance radials with a heavy design emphasis on a smooth, quiet, disturbance-free ride. This combination of attributes places the Eagle LS tires in our Touring All Season tire category. And while this makes them an appropriate choice for many of today's domestic and imported sporty luxury sedans, Goodyear Eagle LS tires are also used as original equipment on vans, sport utility vehicles and specialty pickup trucks. On the outside, Eagle LS tires feature a symmetric, independent tread block design that allows al tire rotation patterns to encourage even wear and maximum treadlife. Wide circumferential channels help evacuate water from beneath the contact patch to enhance wet traction and reduce the possibility of hydroplaning. The tread design features different sized independent blocks (with the largest on the tire's shoulders) to improve handling, and the tread block sizes are computer optimized to minimize tread noise for a quiet ride. On the inside twin steel belts are further supported by nylon reinforcement (depending on size and speed requirements) to provide high speed durability. Goodyear Eagle LS tires feature several sidewall styling options that depend on the tire's size and intended application. These consist of black letters reversed out of a stylized serrated band, outlined raised white letters, or an extra narrow white stripe. Goodyear Eagle LS tires are S-, T-, h or V-speed rated depending on application and available in 70-, 65-, 60- and 55-series sizes for 15" to 20" wheel diameters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSminneapolis Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share Posted October 22, 2003 so what their saying is.....it's an okay tire ... i haven't nad any problems in the rain...tires hold the road just fine...but we still have to wait for our winter to kick in...a little snow and ice, then we'll see how they perform... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdrumright Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share Posted October 22, 2003 but we still have to wait for our winter to kick in...a little snow and ice, then we'll see how they perform... I'm waiting for that also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffnjill Posted October 23, 2003 Report Share Posted October 23, 2003 Just a thought: I've only had experience with the Auto-trac system on my 2000 Silverado in the snow. How does this AWD system compare to that and is it a noticable difference when it kicks in? I always like the Auto-trac system. It was there for me more than once . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSminneapolis Posted October 23, 2003 Report Share Posted October 23, 2003 Just a thought: I've only had experience with the Auto-trac system on my 2000 Silverado in the snow. How does this AWD system compare to that and is it a noticable difference when it kicks in? I always like the Auto-trac system. It was there for me more than once . the AWD doesn't really kick in...it is always on...40/60 split... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcswain Posted October 23, 2003 Report Share Posted October 23, 2003 LS Eagles?????????????.................So far so good.......no complaints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalls54 Posted October 23, 2003 Report Share Posted October 23, 2003 i have never been a fan of goodyear. but so far they have done ok. but when i replace them i wont be putting them back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARTMAN INC Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 I get to try mine out in the morning... First snow of the year here... Snowing right now outside... Some of it should stick... The overnight temps are forecast to be 18*-25*F all week with snow flurries... Block heater plugged in and auto timer set... Dang these heated seats are nice on a cold morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbplyler Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 The tires speed rating is a "S" which is 112 MPH. Is this because of the 108 governer or was is governed because of the tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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