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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (1/32)
6/26/08 6:16pm

madmick11
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Just got back and was asking if they were on sale, cuz I need a couple, and found out that Goodyear has discontinued making this line. There are a bunch in warehouses still apparently, but when they're gone, that's all folks!

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (2/32)
6/26/08 7:14pm

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The Tire Rack is still offering them Goodyear GTII

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (3/32)
6/27/08 9:05am

madmick11
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Goodyear said they still had plenty of bigger sizes still in stock, just that when they are gone they're gone. Shocked

Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (4/32)
6/30/08 10:05am

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I wonder if they plan on offering a comparably sized and priced alternative, or if it could be that the size does not sell well enough to fool with .

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (5/32)
6/30/08 7:43pm

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Thanks for that info. I need to order a set for mine in the next week or so. My White vette has no miles on it but they are OEM and show dry rot in all the grooves I've heard you all say to get em off. Guess the childrens go hungry next month! Cry

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (6/32)
7/1/08 4:20pm

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ebo - are those the original tires, or just original style? If they are original, sell them on e-bay. Someone WILL buy them

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (7/32)
7/1/08 7:44pm

ebo

Really? They are original no scuffs and do look new. It's just when you look close in the grooves you see the cracks.

I'm assuming it must be for the show guys?

What will a set of four bring?

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (8/32)
7/2/08 1:07pm

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Just as an update, I ordered mine from Goodyear and they are having to have them shipped across the country due to local shortages.

Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (9/32)
7/2/08 1:11pm

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See..... it's just like I keep tellin my wife....... Size does matter!!!

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (10/32)
7/2/08 5:09pm

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Don't know what a set of four will bring. Downside will be the shipping, but maybe you can get someone to pick them up. I would start the auction at $100 and see where you can get...

Also, I just got my latest Mid America catalog today, and they list the Eagle GTs in it.

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (11/32)
7/10/08 8:26pm

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GoodYear is replacing the GT II with a new "GT" tire. Think of it as a GT III Wink

Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (12/32)
7/11/08 6:35am

ebo

Any more info on the new tire, I'm about to order a set of GT II from tire rack.

Should I wait? Any release dates?

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (13/32)
7/11/08 7:03am

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I replaced my tires a couple of months ago, at the time GT's werent available nor were the BFG radial TA'S. I went with Dunlop qualifer GT, so far I really like the tire and it has better ratings than both the others, plus much cheaper.

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (14/32)
7/11/08 7:24am

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FYI, BGF TAs are still available on Flea-Bay (a company in New Orleans). My local guy can't get 'em 'cause they're on national B/O.

Not all sizes (like 295/50-15s), but if you're runnin' 255/60-15s, they have 'em, and for only $80. My e-brake bracket put a nasty groove in one and I have to replace it. Cry

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (15/32)
7/11/08 7:25am

ebo

How are they on wet roads?

Years ago I had them on a 68 Coronet 383 and when wet they were slippery, thought they were a little hard.

Now don't go testing them out for me, just try em carefully if you ever have your baby out in those conditions.

I sort of like the look of original condition, tire rack is $98ea. and I think I might e-bay my oem's

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (16/32)
7/11/08 8:15am

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I cant say much about the rain, havent had any in my area for awhile. They seem to give a real nice ride not harsh at all. I got my set from a friend, he owns Tom Z Wheels.

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (17/32)
7/11/08 11:26am

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I talked to Tire Rack yesterday and they said that the plant was down for a bit but that they are back in production. For 235/60/15 I got an estimated date of 8/27. Big%20smile

Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (18/32)
7/11/08 1:55pm

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The new "GT" was in a recent Tire Rack mailing:

After doing a little more research it seems this tire will replace the "HR" line as an all-season performance tire. I don't know if it will be offered with raised white letters but it's supposed to be made available in sizes from 15-22".

Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (19/32)
7/11/08 5:47pm

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[QUOTE=ebo]How are they on wet roads?

Years ago I had them on a 68 Coronet 383 and when wet they were slippery, thought they were a little hard.

Now don't go testing them out for me, just try em carefully if you ever have your baby out in those conditions.

I sort of like the look of original condition, tire rack is $98ea. and I think I might e-bay my oem's

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I think they stink on wet roads personally.

A few years back I put a brand new set of GT II's on my vette. I almost piled the car up exiting a rain soaked off ramp, and I was driving like an old lady at the time. I could never get any type of good traction on wet/damp roads with them. Needless to say, I replaced them shortly after with a set of BFG's. Never had a problem since they were put on in '03. Next year it will be due for another set of BFG's. They are getting down to the wear bars now, so I think I will send them off in a nice smoky blaze of glory this fall. LOL

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (20/32)
7/11/08 6:10pm

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Hey Madmick,

I noticed you mentioned the 235/60/15 tire size.

No criticism intended here but the usual 15" sizes intended for the later C3s like ours are;

225/70/15 & 255/60/15

Just an FYI if needed.

Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (21/32)
7/11/08 7:32pm

ebo

Sarge, you talkin the Eagles or Dunlop?

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (22/32)
7/12/08 11:43am

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[QUOTE=ebo]Sarge, you talkin the Eagles or Dunlop?[/QUOTE]

Eagles.

Many years ago, some of my friends used to run Dunlop GT Qualifiers on there hot rods, with good results. The only downfall noticed with the Dunlops was they were a very soft compound and didn't last long.

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (23/32)
7/12/08 5:36pm

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You should get the Firestone Firehawk 500 series tire. That is the new generation of the original tire on our cars back then.

I got them on my car and the ride is great and they are really cheap too.

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (24/32)
7/12/08 8:02pm

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I agree. My tire guy is a BFG dealer and he told me to put on the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires. I can't tell you how long they last, but they are FANTASTIC in the rain. Right after we put them on my wife and I were caught about an hour away from home in a horrific thunderstorm and I did not spin a wheel. The windshield wipers stopped a couple times, but that's another story. Dry handling and ride are great, too!

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (25/32)
7/13/08 8:21am

ebo

I just did a compare on tire Rack, with Eagle GT, Dunlop, BFG, & Firestone.

The Firestone Indy 500 blew them all away. Once compared it's a no brainer. Geek

Barry I can see why they were so good in rain, almost perfect score for hydro plaining. Also deepest tread depth and widest surface print + 55,000 mile.

Looks like we can close this thread LOL

Same price as Dunlop & BFG. GT's were more than all but then someone has to pay the blimp drivers Big%20smile

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (26/32)
7/13/08 4:44pm

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I have the firehawk on my truck, they are a good tire. The next best was dunlop, then BFG and in last place the goodyear. All are pretty close but you are right the firehawk does very good on wet surface.

Ok now we can talk about ummmm? lug nuts,yea thats it, lug nuts! Mine work great, hold the tire right on the hub. phew

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (27/32)
7/14/08 5:56am

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I've been running the Firehawks for a year now. Got about 12,000 miles on them and real pleased.

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (28/32)
7/14/08 5:06pm

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I don't have many miles on my Indy 500s but that's what I'm running as well.

Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (29/32)
9/18/08 5:16pm

ebo

OK I put the Firestones on tonight, plus new front brake pads to replace the fluid soaked ones.

Rides nice and stops straight again.

I'm ready for the weekend cruise to the Finger Lakes.

Only thing I'm not crazy about is the raised Blue lettering. Evil%20Smile

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (30/32)
9/18/08 7:25pm

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Nope, I ain't gonna be the one to say anything aboot da blue letters. Wacko

Give it a couple of months... it'll wear off. LOL

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (31/32)
9/18/08 7:28pm

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You just need to paint your car BLUE like mine!

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Goodyear Eagle GT II Discontinued (32/32)
9/18/08 7:58pm

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If you go down to the car wash and use the tire cleaner, it has a chemical in it that will bleach your letters to white. Yeah that's it, a chemical, Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing

did mine and they look good almost like that's the way they should be. LOL

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