Folks,
I decided to start a new thread on the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT Tires for a few reasons. First, seems like most of the threads are in the Model Y forum. Second, was hoping to gather more real-world "data" on these tires for the Model 3 but also provide my own information.
After the usual paralysis by analysis period I just bought these tires online a few minutes ago. I am looking at a whole week of rain and thunderstorms and the 2019 made MXM4s with a 21k miles on them are unevenly worn (thanks to previous owner, 5/10s to 3/10s on the same tire) and I mentioned elsewhere on TMC that I had some slides in a previous rain storm. No major issues this morning in the rain/wind but I was definitely pussyfooting through the corners.
I considered the Sailun Erange and decided I was not going to roll that dice. Hankook Ion Evo was the only real other contender for me. If I didn't have the discount (see below) then maybe the decision would have been harder. But its also nice to support a homegrown company with tires made here as well. I am prepared for less efficiency (although hoping its not 10% like some Model Y folks say) for the additional wet grip. The only other TMC member with a M3LR + 18" Aeros says his efficiency is the same.
I hate that Goodyear.com requires me to use one of their installers but whatever. It was another reason I was looking at the Hankooks so I could use my normal shop.
GY ElectricDrive GT 235/45R18 - Total installed is supposed to be $978.70 with a USAA 25% discount.
Here is the breakdown:
Subtotal (4 tires at $271)
$1,084.00
25% Discount Code Applied.
-$271.00
Installation
$99.80
(Installation Labor $51.80, Installation Parts $24.00, TPMS Kit Labor $16.00, TPMS Kit Parts $8.00)
Taxes and Fees
$65.90
(Tire Disposal Fee $12.00, Waste Tax $3.20, Sales Tax $50.70)
Total
$978.70
I decided to start a new thread on the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT Tires for a few reasons. First, seems like most of the threads are in the Model Y forum. Second, was hoping to gather more real-world "data" on these tires for the Model 3 but also provide my own information.
After the usual paralysis by analysis period I just bought these tires online a few minutes ago. I am looking at a whole week of rain and thunderstorms and the 2019 made MXM4s with a 21k miles on them are unevenly worn (thanks to previous owner, 5/10s to 3/10s on the same tire) and I mentioned elsewhere on TMC that I had some slides in a previous rain storm. No major issues this morning in the rain/wind but I was definitely pussyfooting through the corners.
I considered the Sailun Erange and decided I was not going to roll that dice. Hankook Ion Evo was the only real other contender for me. If I didn't have the discount (see below) then maybe the decision would have been harder. But its also nice to support a homegrown company with tires made here as well. I am prepared for less efficiency (although hoping its not 10% like some Model Y folks say) for the additional wet grip. The only other TMC member with a M3LR + 18" Aeros says his efficiency is the same.
I hate that Goodyear.com requires me to use one of their installers but whatever. It was another reason I was looking at the Hankooks so I could use my normal shop.
GY ElectricDrive GT 235/45R18 - Total installed is supposed to be $978.70 with a USAA 25% discount.
Here is the breakdown:
Subtotal (4 tires at $271)
$1,084.00
25% Discount Code Applied.
-$271.00
Installation
$99.80
(Installation Labor $51.80, Installation Parts $24.00, TPMS Kit Labor $16.00, TPMS Kit Parts $8.00)
Taxes and Fees
$65.90
(Tire Disposal Fee $12.00, Waste Tax $3.20, Sales Tax $50.70)
Total
$978.70