I drive a 1996 Formula Firebird, a fun car in summer, but not great in winter. Cooper tires are sure to have a tire that will provide you with excellent mileage, and tread wear, assuring your comfort, handling and safety. No question, much quieter ride at highway speeds on my Lincoln LS which is most comfortable at 80mph. Just giving this info as a baseline. Remember that tires lose pressure when the air temperature gets colder (about 1 psi or 7 kPa for every 10°F drop in temperature). Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 tire load capacity and tire inflation settings may vary based on tire load index / load range. Use of nitrogen alone is not a replacement for regular inflation pressure maintenance. Owners of Zeon RS3-As are impressed by their longevity, low noise and great cornering. Driving on tires with improper inflation pressure is dangerous. In hard rains, they performed about like my 30k mile Bridgestones, which was still good. The sidewall ratio between height and width = 60% ratio. The terrain the tire can handle/ M+S = the tire can handle Mud and Snow. In 1915, Schaefer and Hart purchased The Giant Tire & Rubber Company of Akron, a tire rebuilding business, and shortly thereafter moved the business to Findlay, Ohio. Local Access, World-Class Quality.
The Zeon RS3-G1's race-inspired sidewalls will look great on your car, and you'll love the safety-enhancing tread life indicator that lets you know when it's time for a new set of tires. More than twenty years on the job. I have driven on these now for about seven weeks in Portland Or. With the Cooper Zeon RS3-G1, you can have it all – all-season traction, thrilling performance, and sleek good looks. These tires performed good in dry in wet conditions the reason i gave them 2 stars is that they are very you can put up with the humm and road noises then these would be considered a summer tire IMHO. You must use a tire gauge to properly check the inflation pressure. Car doesn't really spin them with ease though, but I'm no expert on this, hence why I say they are sticky. Compared to the factory Goodyears, they are better for sure. Inflated to the vehicle's specified 38psi, I've noticed a drop of about 2 mpg.
Under inflation (prior to a TPMS warning) is increasingly dangerous at high speeds, heavy vehicle loads, extended distances and at high ambient temperatures. Cart: Continue Shopping. Tires are very quiet, they track straight with no tram-lining. I went from Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position runflats (these are non run flats), that had about 30k miles on them, but still about 30% tread. Warranty: 50k mile limited manufacturers tread-wear warranty.
Much better than my Goodyear tires when they were new. I use the word 'performance' loosely as I have a V-6. We feature tires that fit your needs and budget from top quality brands, such as Michelin®, BFGoodrich®, Uniroyal®, and more. These codes indicate sidewall styling and include: - BLK: Black Sidewall. The dimensions reflect average values for tires measured on the specified measuring rim width. Please contact your local Les Schwab Tire Center for details. Nitrogen inflation does not harm tires nor does it affect the warranty.
Manufacturers Part Number: 90000025145. The Zeon RS3-G1 is designed to deliver impressive handling and traction in dry and wet conditions, while still maintaining year-round capability, even in light snow. The tire manufacturers and Tire Rack reserve the right to change product specifications at any time without notice or obligation. Have not been in the rain yet. The car is better now than when it was new. The high-stiffness bead filler resists distortion for quick steering response, and the twin steel belts are reinforced by a spirally wound, nylon wrap for high-speed capability. Adding oil or coolant won't repair engine damage, and adding inflation pressure won't fix tire damage. All listed data and/or calculations are for informational purposes only.
These tires handle extremely well in all conditions. I am not interested in having performance tires for the warm weather and winter tires for the cold. FREE Pre-trip Safety Check $60 Value. The tire's speed rating/T = a speed rating of 118 mph. Holding corners with no tire roll is great, I have upgraded suspension also and these tires stick with the road as hard as I have pushed them with no indication of loss of traction (G1 is within their limits). Very good dry handing, equivalent to a summer performance tire. Tire pressure should be measured when tires are cold - that is, they have not been driven on. Cooper Tire Reviews.
I know I sound like I'm slamming them, but I'm not. Last edited by mrr23; 03-30-2016 at 09:07 AM. Cooper tires are designed and built to provide consumers with thousands of miles and excellent safety. Excellent initial experience. I gently shift to 2nd, and romp it again.