Goodyear Eagle F1 Tyre Advice

[0scar]

Hey,
I know there are loads of topics regarding tyre size etc. Just need some more specific advice.

I have 4 Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 Tyres on G60 steelies. 195/50/15.
Both the fronts need changing now, however, the GSD3 have been discontinued and are hard to get hold of on such short notice.

The garage can get 195/45/15 (GSD3) however, this would mean different profiles on front/rear.
What do you reckon?

If thats not a good idea, what tyres would you recommend?
I am really happy with the performance/feel/aesthetics of the Eagle F1 tyres, not looking to downgrade.

Will be ordering tonight/tomorrow, advice highly appreciated!

[dom]

Are the fronts illegal? If not can you not just swop the front and backs over to give you enough time to source the correct ones?

[0scar]

Both the fronts are illegal. Will not be driving on them till they are replaced.

The garage can get most tyres same day delivery just not the ones I currently have.
Always the way!

[DOA]

Only issue is the very slight change in your rolling radius which will throw the speedo out a tiny bit. Oh and when you wear the fronts out next time you cant then fit them on the rear and vice versa because that would look stupid  .

[adamfernadam]

DOA is spot on..it will just knock your speedo out slightly..there are calculators online to tell you exactly how much

[danny_p]

mixing profiles is leagal as long as they stay on the same axel  but tbh some how one day it'll find a way to bite you in the arse

[matg340]

You have to put the bigger size on the back of the car for legality , but tbh there are better tyres out there , have a look at yoko parada 2 thems be awesome .( and cheaper than 45 series f 1, which btw are mostly made in china now and are therefor quite sh!t )

[dTEA]

I wouldn't do it...will be slightly noticable side on.

Everything else has been said. I would think about the wet perfromance of the Tyres you choose if a daily as yokes are not always great in the wet, excellent in the dry mind but wear factor is also an issue

[tweed]

I once had 195/55/15 on the front and 205/50/15 on the back. didn't really notice it to be honest.
Your only going to be a little bit slower than what your speedo says.
 Buy them, stick them on the back and wear the 195/50's down the replace them with 45's.