rear tires and front tires are different. you guys ever do this?

Midnight2V said:

The G-Force T/A KD is pretty much the best gripping street tire ever offered by BFG. Do not confuse it with the KDW, KDW2, or the KDWS as they have a lot more tread pattern cut into them and are wet driving capable and all season respectively. The KD is a "dry weather only" summer tire. To my knowledge it is no longer made, or at least is no longer listed on BFG's website.

If you are wondering about the legitimacy of this tire, look no further than what the 2000 cobra R (a true factory racer) came with from the factory. Their grip is absolutely ridiculous for a street tire both in a straight line and when you are forced to use the steering wheel or brakes. On top of that, if you can avoid regular burnouts you can easily get 12,000 miles or more out of them. However, don't drive in any conditions that involve water on the road, it might end up being the last drive you take.

I have 17x9 steeda ultralites on all corners, and use 275/40/17 on all corners. On your setup, barring any modifications you would have to do to your fenders or fender wells, you could easily run 315/35's out back...maybe more.

Hope this helps.

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while i think this tire is def not the best for the rain, i dont think it would be hazardous if one got caught out in a rain storm - least i hope not. from what i understand tirerack tests each tire they carry on a closed course track. while this tire did not score high, it did place "good" in the catagory of hydroplane resistance and wet traction. BFG's representation of their tire states: "The g-Force T/A KD is designed to deliver BFGoodrich's Traction/Advantage to increase the performance capabilities of sports cars, sports coupes and performance sedans by providing remarkable dry road performance (hence the "D" in KD) while providing satisfactory wet traction. The g-Force T/A KD is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice." they also mention: "...features a asymmetric tread pattern (with large, stable blocks to provide more outer shoulder contact area than almost any other street tire in history) which increases cornering traction and steering response, combined with directional water evacuation channels to help resist hydroplaning and enhance wet traction..."

i dont think i would have chosen this tire if the car was my DD. i have to say tho, the main reason i went with these was because of the price. i could not find a pair of new 295/35/18s anywhere else for $344 shipped.

very good point about this tire being factory on a cobra r, i did not know that. a car of that caliber would have to have a more than adequate set of tires.

hopefully these tires will be safe if conditions were to get slippery

BurningRubber said:

Sumitomo HTR-Z 315/35/17 out back, and 245/45/17 General Exclaim UHP's up front.

Nothing wrong with mix matching them.

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i once considered those generals. you like them pretty well?

Sonic04GT said:

Where in the world did you find the 295s for that price shipped? I spent $520 shipped from DiscountTireDirect and that was the cheapest I could ifnd.

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there is a ebay tire dealer that sells a variety of tires for really good prices. these are not 2nds and are not used. i believe he purchases several that will be or that are discontinued. i think this is reason for the lower prices.

ebay # 300386240041

ebay seller id : jtbdj5

Midnight2V said:

The G-Force T/A KD is pretty much the best gripping street tire ever offered by BFG. Do not confuse it with the KDW, KDW2, or the KDWS as they have a lot more tread pattern cut into them and are wet driving capable and all season respectively. The KD is a "dry weather only" summer tire. To my knowledge it is no longer made, or at least is no longer listed on BFG's website.

If you are wondering about the legitimacy of this tire, look no further than what the 2000 cobra R (a true factory racer) came with from the factory. Their grip is absolutely ridiculous for a street tire both in a straight line and when you are forced to use the steering wheel or brakes. On top of that, if you can avoid regular burnouts you can easily get 12,000 miles or more out of them. However, don't drive in any conditions that involve water on the road, it might end up being the last drive you take.

I have 17x9 steeda ultralites on all corners, and use 275/40/17 on all corners. On your setup, barring any modifications you would have to do to your fenders or fender wells, you could easily run 315/35's out back...maybe more.

Hope this helps.

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i think you are more right than i thought you were

i called bf goodrich and spoke with a rep asking about wet traction issues. they stated this is not the best wet traction tire but it still is safe provided the driver is aware of this fact. in other words, dont drive like a moron on a wet road in them. the rep added that they have never had a call-in complaint about rain issues with this tire (home office comfirmed this).

also called tirerack and they personally tested this tire. wes (nice guy) told me that they have tested this tire and it is not good in the rain. when compared to other top competitors, it isnt good at all. however, he did say that this tire is perfectly safe in the rain but would not be his choice by a long shot. i can see why. the kdw's are quite a bit less than the kd's and they are a better tire. i knew this before i bought but like i said, i got a steal on them. i researched them and knew what i was buying but now the deeper i dig, the more im second guessing myself.

if the car was a DD, id sell 'em no questions asked and buy something else. while my car isnt a show car, it will not see rain unless by accident. inevitably tho, that will happen. just want some confidence that if im caught on the interstate doing 65 and a rain storm hits, i wont be sliding all over the road. bfg and tirerack both claim that it is safe in that situation....