BFG Tires

[Big Steve]

I know, not another tire thread, but I would like some opinions. I've been looking at the new G-force Sport Bfg's and would like to know if anyone has them and what you think of them. I don't need ultra high performance tires, most of my miles are done commuting. Looking for decent ride comfort, quieter tires than the Gatobacks and good in the rain. I'm also looking at the Traction TA but don't know if I want to step down to a H-rating, even though I'll probably never have the car over 100mph. Don't need or want KD, KDW or KDWS so leave them out. Thanks for any help.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I am liking my Falken Ziex ZE-512s... Consumer Reports rated #1 and $99 each for P245-45ZR17 from www.tires.com

 

[GDawg]

I'm interested in hearing some tire experiences too. But I am looking at KDW2s.

 

[edbo]

I know, not another tire thread, but I would like some opinions. I've been looking at the new G-Sport Bfg's and would like to know if anyone has them and what you think of them. I don't need ultra high performance tires, most of my miles are done commuting. Looking for decent ride comfort, quieter tires than the Gatobacks and good in the rain. I'm also looking at the Traction TA but don't know if I want to step down to a H-rating, even though I'll probably never have the car over 100mph. Don't need or want KD, KDW or KDWS so leave them out. Thanks for any help.

Big Steve, I recently pulled off some worn Kumho's and gave the BFGforces a try. Paid about $129 each (245/45/17s) and all I can say is I'm glad I did! They are quieter than the Gatorbacks and they grip like hell! Not the best tires for the rain though but when it's dry out there and you want to go, these tires "Git 'er done!". I've heard good things about the Nitto Street Radials and was considering those, but I do like the BFGs. If you can get a good deal on them, take it easy in the rain, but the ride, grip and handling can't be beat IMO.

 

[04GT]

I got a set of Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S(same tire that comes on the 05 stang) in January. I live in Southern Ohio, so I wanted something good in snow and rain. These tires have been great! Bought them online for $140 each. Extremely high rating on Tirerack.com too.

 

[SilverStallion]

So far, I have been impressed with my KDs on the rear although I just got them before the car went away last Fall. The KDW that I have on the front are amazing. I had them in 285 on the rear and they had pretty good bite. I suspect the new KD that I have on now will be even better...they are a nice looking tread design with a fair amount of tread in case of rain.

~Darren

 

[Big Steve]

I am liking my Falken Ziex ZE-512s... Consumer Reports rated #1 and $99 each for P245-45ZR17 from www.tires.com

Glad you like them, I had them on my modded Grand Marquis and while they were OK, I wouldn't buy them again. Wait till they wear a little, your wet traction will go away. I also had balance problems with 2 out of the 4. There is a reason they are so cheap.

 

[1992 2.3LX]

I got a set of Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S(same tire that comes on the 05 stang) in January. I live in Southern Ohio, so I wanted something good in snow and rain. These tires have been great! Bought them online for $140 each. Extremely high rating on Tirerack.com too.

where from?

check out www.stangbangerz.com

i haven't used the sports. but i drove an SVT Contour with the KDW's and all i can say is Ohh my God!!!! Those things stuck to the roade like no other. they will be going on my stang when it's time for new tires.

 

[edbo]

SilverStallion, That pic looks bad-@ss! I'm sure plenty of ricers hate looking at that portrait!
I do think BFG makes some sick looking tires, not to mention that they work great too. If you could only check out the g-Force tires. They look bad and they hook up so good, I still can't get over it!

 

[Torinalth]

i have the KDW2s (the new tread pattern) and i prolly will not switch to another type from this one. went from nitto 555s to kumho 712s (big mistake), to the KDW2 and i love it... wet traction is suprisingly good, almost feels like dry pavement. cornering is fantastic, best tires i've had yet, running 255-40-17

Torinalth

 

[tjm73]

I have 245/45HR17 BFG Traction T/A's on my 98 GT and they are great! Very smooth ride and very quiet. They have a high treadwear rating (440 I think), but they stick pretty dam good and I've not been able to make them squeel yet. I have a little over 20,000 miles on them and they are holding up very well. They work great in the dry and the rain and work pretty well in snow too. For a daily driver, they are a great tire.

As an aside, let ask a question about speed rating. Why would you be against moving to a H rated tire from a Z rated tire? Now before you beat me up over the question think about this.

Z rated means the tire is good/safe for extended periods of time at speeds up to 149 mph. H rated tires are good for extended periods at speeds up to 130 mph. How often do you travel for extended ammounts of time at more than 130 mph? Almost all tires are okay for short bursts to the top speeds that most cars can reach. Top fuel dragster tires have no speed rating and travel at over 320 mph...but for about 4.5 seconds.

 

[96BlazeOrangeGT]

chics with big boobs are really cool....
there...didn't say anything about my KDWS's

 

[Big Steve]

I have 245/45HR17 BFG Traction T/A's on my 98 GT and they are great! Very smooth ride and very quiet. They have a high treadwear rating (440 I think), but they stick pretty dam good and I've not been able to make them squeel yet. I have a little over 20,000 miles on them and they are holding up very well. They work great in the dry and the rain and work pretty well in snow too. For a daily driver, they are a great tire.

I'm worried about turn in and overall handling of an H-rated tire compared to a Z rating. I like the crispness of an ultra performance tire but don't like the harshness and noise level. I'm looking for good 3-season performance since I run true snows in winter. Looking on the BFG website, the Traction T/A's are rated better in every category than the G-Force except handling which it ties at a 9 rating. Interesting that the KDWS is also rated a 9 in handling. Any more input on the Traction T/A's? They may be just what I'm looking for.

 

[tfalk]

i have the KDW2s (the new tread pattern) and i prolly will not switch to another type from this one. went from nitto 555s to kumho 712s (big mistake), to the KDW2 and i love it...

Pretty much my experience as well. I have a set of the ZIEX 512's on a set of spare rims, and these things flat out suck. The Kumho 512's are marginally better, but they will never go on another of my cars. I have a set of 555's also on a backup set of rims, they are OK, but that's about it. I have a new set of KD's on order. Simply the best tire I've ever driven on. I got almost 25K out of the last set including a couple of auto-x's and probably 30-40 1320's.

If I drove any of my mustangs in lousy weather, I'd opt for the KDW's.