Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge

[QWK SVT]

For some odd reason, the rear tires seem to wear faster than the fronts, on all my vehicles... I wonder why?

So the fronts will last for quite some time, but the rears were in really rough shape. I know most here go with the BFG KDW2, but I was searching for a compromise between performance and all-season capabilities... I ended up going with a pair of Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdges (255-55-18). Linky-linky

Here they are, ready to be mounted on the wheels:


I haven't had a chance to really test these out yet - It's been raining off-and-on, since I installed them... One thing's for sure, these tires DEFINITELY handle the wet roads better than the stock BFGs. Eevn at a deadstop in the rain, I have to really press down the throttle to kick in the traction control. Hopefully, dry traction will also impress me as much.

The installer put 40# in the tires, but that seems high, to me. Temps are about 40-45 right now, so once they heat up, that pressure must be going high than that, too. For those with 255-55-18's on back, what tire pressure do you go with?

In the meantime, here are some quick pictures (sorry for quality - it's just my camera phone):



PS - What would a tire replacement thread be, without a burnout on the old hides:

(click image for video)

[Redster]

I have a set on my Audi and I am impressed. Actually, I think that they handle better than the car in a way. I go around a corner and I don't lose anything, but after the corner the car sets down. It may mean I need new shocks.

[RoyLPita]

They look nice. BTW, thanx for the footage.

[ADE 1000]

Is there a size available for the front?

[ckadiddle]

Nice, but what's the price? I went with BFG KDW2s instead of other options because the other options available at the time were considerably more expensive.

[RoyLPita]

Nice, but what's the price? I went with BFG KDW2s instead of other options because the other options available at the time were considerably more expensive.

Tire Rack has them for $164 plus delivery.

[magindat]

Nitto 420S 255/55/18. I have 25K on mine!!!! Cool azz tread pattern. Good price!

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...63&rd=18&ar=55

I know, I know. Not a vendor. I have no affiliation with this company. I just like the tire!!!!!

[ckadiddle]

Nitto 420S 255/55/18. I have 25K on mine!!!! Cool azz tread pattern. Good price!

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...63&rd=18&ar=55

I know, I know. Not a vendor. I have no affiliation with this company. I just like the tire!!!!!

Not a bad price. Those may be my next set of tires.

[QWK SVT]

Is there a size available for the front?

There is not, but my fronts have a lot more life left in them. Next time I replace the rears, the fronts will be done at the same time... Then I'll search out a matching set.

In terms of cost, yes, they were a little more expensive than the BFGs, but I wanted something that could handle a few trips through a light dusting of snow, if needed.

[Black Terror]

Goodyear has the Eagle RS-A in the correct size for the front. They also have a run-flat version, Eagle RS-A EMT

[ixlr8]

Long time member, first time poster...

I have tires coming in for mine today...I went with the responsedge 255/55 for the rear ($159) and unfortunately went back to the OEM's for the front. I considered the responsedge 255/45 for the front but they were $200+ each from TireRack. The BFG KDWS's were $99 on special. Hopefully I can get the responsedges up front eventually, maybe they'll start making a size closer to stock or maybe [gasp] the actual stock size for the front. I am happy to have a little meatier look in the back though.

BTW, I love this site - I hope to have more posts soon and maybe some pics of the tires.

Long live the Marauder.

[Redster]

I have these tires on another one of my cars and I love them. I never thought about the noise until tonight, darn you. They do make noise on freeway buttons and joints. Oh well. I really like them, They are stiff enough that I notice the lack of action by the shocks. I'm not sure about the rain performance because I haven't really pushed them in the rain. If they had the right size I wouldn't hesitate to put them on the MM. Cheers.

[ixlr8]

I finally got some pics so you guys can see what the 255/55's look like out back. So far (~1000mi) they have been great tires - wet or dry, great grip, very quiet! Goodyear should definitely make these in our OEM front size. Until then I've got the same BFG's up front.

[dabiggiu]

Would this tire in 245/45R18 work for the FRONTS without tripping (TC/ABS)? I would be running 255/55/R18's for REARS. I've heard good things about these tires!

[jonroe]

Tire Rack has quite a deal going. Check 1010 Tires - over $300 each. Seems if you want these, now is the time. I'm looking real hard at them myself.