Tire Rack has been revolutionizing tire buying since 1979! With the help of our Tire Test Results, Tire Survey Results and Tire Reviews, we provide you the information you need to purchase the right tire for how and where you drive.
Once you've made a decision on the tire that best suits your needs, the next step is shipping your order to either your home, your mechanic or one of our Recommended Installers. We have a national network of thousands of independent Recommended Installers ready to handle your installation needs near your home or office. Here's how it works:
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Shop our selection of products for your vehicle and add what you need to your cart.
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Take a look at the Recommended installers in your area and read consumer reviews and pricing information
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Before checkout, select your installer and save it to your addresses in "My Account" for later. You can also select your installer and choose to ship directly to them while still in the cart.
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Call your Recommended Installer to set up an appointment.
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Drive in for installation.
The Recommenced Installer Program section of our website provides all the information needed to easily choose the Installer best for you, information like:
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Price Pledge - Installers who participate in the Price Pledge program agree to display exact quotes for installation services based on tire aspect ratio. Additional or optional related installation fees are also displayed.
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Price Pledge Plus - Price Pledge Plus Recommended Installers not only participate in our Price Pledge program but they also consistently achieve a 4.5-star or above overall ranking in our survey results.
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Maps and directions to the location
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Hours of operation
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Services provided in addition to tire installation
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Road Force availability
To complete your tire buying experience, take a look at the Recommended Installers available in your area.
BFGoodrich's g-Force Rival was developed to fill the void between the Ultra High Performance Summer g-Force Sport COMP-2 and the Dry Racetrack & Autocross Only g-Force R1. Many autocross and road race drivers, as well as performance enthusiasts needed a tire with higher grip and better trackability than the g-Force Sport COMP-2. Alternatively, the same drivers couldn't use the g-Force R1 because they needed a tire with very high levels of dry traction, yet could be driven to and from the track. The g-Force Rival also boosts a higher UTQG rating of 200 as compared to the 40 UTQG rating of the g-Force R1, thus allowing the g-Force Rival to be used in a wider array of autocross and road race events which restrict tire use by UTQG rating.
g-Force Rival tires are developed for sports car, muscle machine and pro-touring car driving enthusiasts who want their tires to turn heads on the street and lower lap times at the track. Created with razor-sharp reflexes, the g-Force Rival is designed to raise the limits by delivering extreme grip that’s extremely predictable.
This Extreme Performance Summer tire features a Silica-infused compound molded into asymmetric tread designs that are performance-tuned to match tire width (255mm and narrower sizes feature a 3-rib design, while 265mm and wider sizes use a 4-rib pattern). To achieve predictable feedback and maximum cornering grip from start to finish, the g-Force Rival has large, solid outboard tread blocks and BFGoodrich’s Extreme Tread Edge (ETE) shoulder design that wraps the tread compound farther down the sidewalls. Lateral groove draft angles promote consistent performance and wear, while chamfered block edges resist feathering under extreme cornering and braking.
The tire’s internal structure features BFGoodrich’s Performance Racing Core reinforced internal structure that reduces flex to increase steering response. g-Control sidewall inserts tune the sidewall stiffening to promote steering response.
To see if the BFGoodrich g-Force Rival can transform your ride, shop by size.
Ever hear of someone changing out "summer air" for "winter air" in their tires? It may sound a bit silly, but that old myth does have a small degree of truth to it. Of course the air itself doesn't need to be changed, but the tire's air pressure does change over time and with changes in ambient temperature. Therefore, when the temperature is changing rapidly, it's a good idea to be extra vigilant during the seasonal transitions.
While it's always a good idea to frequently monitor your tire's air pressure, it can be especially important to check it as the temperature gets colder. This is because a change of 10 degrees Fahrenheit in air temperature can change your tire's inflation by about one psi. During some winter months the temperature can be 40 degrees Fahrenheit one day and below zero just a few days later - that could mean a 4-5 psi drop in inflation pressure!

You may think your tires support the weight of your vehicle, however they do not. It's the air pressure inside them that allows the tires to carry load. Maintaining proper air pressure is a must if your tires are to provide the best handling, traction, durability and fuel economy. The above example of a 4-5 psi drop may not sound like much, but consider this: some cars that lose 4 psi could be dropping 12%-15% in overall air pressure! With fuel prices as high as they are today, you can't afford to be negligent about maintaining your tire's air pressure.
We offer several excellent air pressure gauges to help you maintain proper psi and ensure the best performance and safety your tires can provide.
For further information on properly checking your tire's air pressure, read "Remember to Check Your Tire Inflation Pressure."