Anyone using the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2

[snampro]

I think I'm going to buy a set of 18" rims for my car and I need to get tires. I was looking on TireRack and saw these BF's that I hadn't seen before. Anyone using them?

BFG g-Force Link

they also have Pirelli's

Pirelli Link

I'm running Pilot Sports on my 17" rims now..

 

[mad0953]

I am thinking about those same BFGs. I didn't see any ratings from Viper owners on the TireRack's website did you?

Most of the other users loved them.

 

[snampro]

one thing I noticed in this spec sheet (LINK) is it lists the rim width for the rear as 11.5 to 12.5", I wonder if you really can't mount them on 13" rims???

 

[NoRice]

I had them on my C5 and they were great.

 

[Mccarlin]

I too was looking into those tires well and was turned away from tirerack when i called :/ i guess they wanted to sell me the more expensive pilot sports and sport cups. Ive always had BFG tires they have performed great. Im sure they are very good tires.

 

[Warfang]

So I was all ready to get these tires when a friend broke it down to me this way... Most of the time, these tires are on backorder. Let's say you blow out a tire... how long will you have to wait to get a replacement? Most places can get pilots next day if they don't already have them in stock.

Still... I'd be interested to hear what someone has to say about them. Haven't read of any Viper owners with them on.

 

[snampro]

Warfang: If I have to replace a tire I'm replacing the matching tire, plus I don't have to drive my VIPER all the time.

Are these "american made" tires? that would be something in their corner.

Also, comparing them with the Pilot Sport they rate better...

 

[Mccarlin]

The do seem like a great tire and ive never had a set of BFG's i didnt like.
for the price i say go for it

 

[snampro]

the 335's are marked as special order items, so I wonder if they are available at all???

 

[Mccarlin]

the 335's are marked as special order items, so I wonder if they are available at all???

True, they are on backorder through tirerack right now as well.

 

[QUICKV10]

I like the foot print of those KDW's It would seem that they would get pretty good traction. I wonder how they stick to the pavement?

 

[QUICKV10]

How about the bfgoodrich g-force KD?

 

[snampro]

it wasn't showing up on the tirerack search...

 

[QUICKV10]

Sorry, I guess they don't make the KD'S in our size. On the bfgoodrich web site, The only thing close was the fronts at 285-30-18 the biggest they go is 295-40-18?

Those KDW look like a nice tire and nice price, yet i'm still wondering if there sticky like the g-force drag tire?

 

[snampro]

I just want to know if they will work on a 13" rim, if they will and I can get the rears I'll buy a set.

 

[Luke@tirerack]

I just want to know if they will work on a 13" rim, if they will and I can get the rears I'll buy a set.

yes they will fit a 13" ... the internal carcass is almost identical to the Michelin Pilot Sport ... which is understandable since Michelin owns BFG ....

KDW2
Tire Construction:
Belt.............. 2 STEEL
Sidewall.......... 2 POLYESTER
Reinforcement..... 1 POLYAMIDE

Pilot Sport
Tire Construction:
Belt.............. 2 STEEL
Sidewall.......... 2 RAYON
Reinforcement..... 1 POLYAMIDE

from the info I have gotten production of the 335 KDW2 started (or atleast was scheduled to start) on 9-20-06 which means they are approximately 4-6 weeks away at this time

 

[snampro]

thanks for the info Luke.

 

[Warfang]

the 335's are marked as special order items, so I wonder if they are available at all???

That was my whole point... they were impossible to order. I tried. So let's say I take it to VOI and a tire gets shredded halfway down. What are my odds of getting another one in a day? Or two?

 

[snampro]

sounds like you couldn't have got it for VOI anyway if they just started making them.

 

[Warfang]

But they've been advertised for over 6 months now... I asked about them here way back then on a couple threads.

I would love to have more selection in Viper tires, and would encourage more vendors to make stuff for us by buying their stuff. Let's hope when they finally do come out, they test well. I'd be willing to give them a try.

 

[snampro]

I'm with you, I want selection. I may wait to buy my new rims just to get these tires...