Goodyear vs. Bridgestone

[phil swanson]

Okay, now that we have two final contestants for the best tire, what
about the G159 Goodyear vs. the R273 Bridgestone both in LT 225/75 R16
Series E for the Alcoa wheel? Any info is appreciated by all. Have heard
nothing but praise on both but one must be superior or is it just a
matter of pricing?

Thanks, Phil Swanson

 

[russ bethel]

It is my understanding, from the seminar on tires at the convention in Las
Vegas, that the main differences between the Goodyear G159 and the
Bridgestone
is:

1. The Goodyear is made from a rubber compound that is called "Commercial
rubber" and that compound is what is used in over the road truck tires and
aircraft tires. It is said that it will resist weather checking better than
normal tire rubber.
2. The Goodyear G159 has one steel sidewalk reinforcing ply and the
Bridgestone has 2 polyester sidewall reinforcing plys. The people at Las
Vegas said the steel reinforcing ply tended to run cooler due to no friction
between the sidewall plys and they had a higher load carrying rating.

They recommended the Goodyear G159 over all other tires. I have heard good
reports on the Bridgestone tires. I bought the Goodyear tires because I
thought the people at Las Vegas had many miles of experience operating the
GMC motorhomes and they probably knew more about the subject than I did.

I hope that helps you. I don't think you can go wrong with either tire. So
far I have not had any bad experiences with my tires.

Russ Bethel
rbethel

 

[jim bounds1]

Phil,

A very worth while contest. I have had several customers with Goodyears
really talk highly of their merits, I would like to see a real
controlled comparison of the 2.

How about to brave souls stepping into the ring for a duke out!Phil

>
> Okay, now that we have two final contestants for the best tire, what
> about the G159 Goodyear vs. the R273 Bridgestone both in LT 225/75 R16
> Series E for the Alcoa wheel? Any info is appreciated by all. Have heard
> nothing but praise on both but one must be superior or is it just a
> matter of pricing?
>
> Thanks, Phil Swanson