puma1 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I ran into this blowout sale on the onlinetires website and let me give you a heads up.... You must search by brand to pull up the deal and they even have the KR tires for $99 as well with an $80 rebate if you order 4 tires.This cant last long....they had about 50 tires in each size left yesterday.good luck!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 http://www.onlinetires.com/vehicle/tires/goodyear/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Wow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter301 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Guys read the fine print, some of the rebates are only valid in certain states, like California, so you might not be able to get it. Also factor in the shipping to the price, you might still be saving, but not as much as you think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3ponies Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I would also say check the manufacture date. Are these tires now 4 years old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I would also say check the manufacture date. Are these tires now 4 years old? +1, and they are probably older than 4. Doesn't necessarily mean they are unsafe, just that the Goodyear 'may' not honor the warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandyspaw Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) For what its worth. Thats a good price but I think those are the older first generation Goodyear F1 Supercar tires. The newer G2 Goodyears have a pretty unique tread pattern compared to older G1s. The older generation Goodyears never had a lot of good reviews as they were supposed to be noisy and kinda squirelly in wet conditions. However, It's still tempting for a hundred or so per tire. Edited October 19, 2012 by brandyspaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma1 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 UPDATE.....I received my tires today (total shipping to texas was only $70 for 4 tires) and I had them mouted and balanced and they drive like a dream,no excessive noise and they handle extremely well.4 supercar tires for that kind of money.....I will take em.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Beyond Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) UPDATE.....I received my tires today (total shipping to texas was only $70 for 4 tires) and I had them mouted and balanced and they drive like a dream,no excessive noise and they handle extremely well.4 supercar tires for that kind of money.....I will take em.Thanks. Are these the KR tires with the wingfoot on them? Did you get the $80 rebate? Edited October 20, 2012 by Captain Beyond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbj Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 That's what I want to know. Are they the real deal from the special run of KR tires Goodyear did, 5 years or so ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Do tires have actual date codes on them so that Puma1 can check and report back for everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3ponies Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Do tires have actual date codes on them so that Puma1 can check and report back for everyone? Yes they do have manufacture dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT GT 12 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I went to the website and tried to do a search for tires by vehicle make, model, etc. It only offered 2007 and 2008 model years; even after hitting the "home" link. I'm not familiar with that site, but I find it unusual that other years aren't available even at regular pricing. Maybe they just handle closeouts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afdharley Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Same results for me as we'll. 07&08 only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) Do tires have actual date codes on them so that Puma1 can check and report back for everyone? Tire Rack has good info on a tires age and the concerns of older tires. General rule is to be causious with tires over 5 years old. There are many factors that play into how well a tire ages, such as the environment in which they are kept and the quality of tire when manufactured. I just replaced the spare on my wife's truck because it was 10yrs old. It had never been used, but it's not worth taking the chance. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=138 Edited October 21, 2012 by EL SHELBY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNTchris Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I just orderd 2 of these. i will let you know how they look and run when I get them. Thanks TNTChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberdemonbfg Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 This is,most likely,from the shelby warehouse that sold them a year or two ago.I bought two of them(yes they are wingfoot).kept them in a/c and put them on about a month ago,they are fine.Almost forgot paid 100 a piece then as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma1 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Just to answer a few questions..... 1.The 4 tires I received were manufactured in 2008. 2.The wing foot symbol is on every tire. 3.The tires have performed flawlessly thus far. The website I ordered these tires from seems to be a ligit company. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Tire Rack has good info on a tires age and the concerns of older tires. General rule is to be causious with tires over 5 years old. There are many factors that play into how well a tire ages, such as the environment in which they are kept and the quality of tire when manufactured. I just replaced the spare on my wife's truck because it was 10yrs old. It had never been used, but it's not worth taking the chance. http://www.tirerack....e.jsp?techid=11 http://www.tirerack.....jsp?techid=138 I am with you the safety part !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 I ran into this blowout sale on the onlinetires website and let me give you a heads up.... You must search by brand to pull up the deal and they even have the KR tires for $99 as well with an $80 rebate if you order 4 tires.This cant last long....they had about 50 tires in each size left yesterday.good luck!!!! What do you me by KR tires ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 The KR F1s have a dime size winged foot on the sidewall. They are a different compound (stickier) than the regular Goodyears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 I just gave them a call. The DOT on the tires is 2009 and they are not eligible for the $80 rebate...... So, how long are they good for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoChris Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 The British Rubber Manufacturers Association (BRMA) recommended practice issued June, 2001, states "BRMA members strongly recommend that unused tyres should not be put into service if they are over six years old and that all tyres should be replaced ten years from the date of their manufacture." So if they were made in 2009, should have some life left in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Which ones are the KR tires? They list 2 types. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma1 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 The KR tires are the ones that retail for $447 each.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 What do you me by KR tires ???? KR = King of the Road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I ran into this blowout sale on the onlinetires website and let me give you a heads up.... You must search by brand to pull up the deal and they even have the KR tires for $99 as well with an $80 rebate if you order 4 tires.This cant last long....they had about 50 tires in each size left yesterday.good luck!!!! Unless they made a miracle comeback I wouldn't want Goodyears on any of my vehicles even if the tires were Free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Goodyear tires are standard on the new GT350. Handles and drives fine to me. In fact, even Gary Patterson likes and recommends them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I know king of the road not that brain dead ( maybe a little) never heard any tire that is called or referenced by that. KR = King of the Road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Bro, the KR had a special improved grip Goodyear F1 Supercar version tire made especially for it. Regarding the KR: ".... The final step was to persuade the tire suppliers at Goodyear to find a new tread compound for the 18-in. Eagle F1 rubber. Actual wheel and tire sizes remain the same as on the Mustang GT500, at 255/45ZR18 front and 285/40ZR-18 rear, but a small winged-foot emblem on the sidewall signals the stickier formulation, along with a lower wear rating. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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