Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2Reviewer's Overall Rating: 7.38

2004 Nissan 350Z Track
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Miles driven on tires: 2,450
Location: Madison, WI
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 2,450 Miles on Tires
February 21, 2006

These tires are very good on dry pavement in warmer temps, very predictable grip and incredible stick at the limit. I also like the responsiveness, no flex in sidewall whatsoever. I was a bit concerned about the noise complaints on these surveys but I dont find them to be too noisy at all. Ive even had passengers comment on how quiet the car is cruising down the road. A word of caution...do not get caught in snow or ice with these tires or you will be faced with a very frightening driving experience. I got caught in a snowstorm and the car was completely un-drivable. Overall, Im very pleased with the G-Force tires, great bang for the buck!

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.86

2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS
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Miles driven on tires: 10
Location: Henderson, NV
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 10 Miles on Tires
April 15, 2012

I purchased these tires for my 2002 Camaro SS. I previously had a set of Goodyear F1s on the vehicle, and the difference is night and day. I cannot break these tires loose, have noticed a decrease in stopping distance, as well as a significant noise reduction. I had the opportunity to test these tires in the rain last night and was not disappointed. For those of you cross shopping Nittos, these are by far the better choice.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A Tour

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A TourReviewer's Overall Rating: 7.88

2010 Nissan Frontier King Cab
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Miles driven on tires: 7,750
Location: Cazenovia, NY
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 7,750 Miles on Tires
December 24, 2010

OE tires on the Frontier surprised with their good capability in our Syracuse snow and winter weather. Great traction, even in 2WD. Nice ride, and relatively quiet.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A Tour

Monday, April 16, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A Tour Reviewer's Overall Rating: 7.73
 
 

2002 Ford F150 SupCrew 4wd Lar
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Miles driven on tires: 35,000
Location: Oakdale, NE
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 35,000 Miles on Tires
April 14, 2012

These tires were a new set on my pickup when I purchased it. I have put 35000 miles on them on gravel and highway driving and they are shot. My son-in-law has the same tire on a 2010 one ton Chev van driving interstate full time and has 45000 miles on them and the cords are about to show thru. I would not recommend these tires if you expect to get 60000 miles out of them. They did have excellent traction the first 30000 miles.

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO

Monday, April 16, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KOReviewer's Overall Rating: 7.36

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4wd
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Miles driven on tires: 15,000
Location: Sacramento, CA
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 15,000 Miles on Tires
April 10, 2012

I ordered extra sidewall plies to prevent rock punctures in the sidewall, which happened with my Goodyear tires. I was amazed with the snow traction. Unbelievable in the snow!

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2

Monday, April 16, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.29

2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
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Miles driven on tires: 500
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 500 Miles on Tires
April 14, 2012

This tire meets and exceeds my expectations. The day after the installation, I had an opportunity to drive in the rare downpour here in Los Angeles. I felt in control at all times even at speed upward of 75MPH. The dry traction is even better. Compared to the previous set of BFGoodrich Super Sport A/S, this set gave me more confident and ultimate grip. I have not tested the breakaway characteristic yet.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDWS

Monday, April 16, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDWSReviewer's Overall Rating: 7.33

2007 Ford Mustang GT
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Miles driven on tires: 83,471
Location: Prince Frederick, Md
Driving Condition: Easy Going

Initial Review, 83,471 Miles on Tires
April 14, 2012

Drive 74mi a day Highway and city Almost 5 years old and 83,471 on tires. Very good tire on dry pavement, Average in rain and very light snow. On a steep hill in gravel with a clutch forget it very bad. Overall a very good tire that I will buy again!

First Test of BFGoodrich's New g-Force Sport COMP-2

Monday, April 16, 2012 by Doc Horvath

BFGoodrich recently introduced the new g-Force Sport COMP-2 high-performance tire and we had a chance to participate in the initial tests. The tire was installed on a variety of vehicles (Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, Subaru WRX STi and VW Golf GTi) in an effort to experience the tire's capability on rear-wheel, all-wheel and front-wheel drive applications. 

Across several different tests (dry autocross, wet autocross and dry stopping distance), the new BFGoodrich was pitted against Kumho's Ecsta SPT KU31, Hankook's Ventus V12 evo K110 and the Yokohama S.drive with very good results. 
 

In the wet, the COMP-2 proved to be better for front-end traction in the corners and provided a more balanced and predictable feel. In the dry braking test, the COMP-2 seemed to be the most composed of the group and beat the competition by a 5-7 foot advantage in stops from 60 mph. 
 

Unfortunately, the drive didn't include any "real world" road time, so we plan on conducting a full test at our headquarters in the summer of 2012, so stay tuned for that report. To see what else we learned about the tire, watch "BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 Introductory Track Drive."
 

Note: BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 tires are designed to have a very square shoulder tread design and section widths, which may cause clearance issues in plus sized fitments. Be sure to consult with one of our sales specialists to discuss the issue and how it may affect your application.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich Advantage T/A

Friday, April 13, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich Advantage T/AReviewer's Overall Rating: 8.73

2004 Infiniti G35 4-door wtih sport package
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Miles driven on tires: 81,000
Location: Pleasanton, CA
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 81,000 Miles on Tires
April 12, 2012

Well the spirited driver just does not have enough to describe it. These tire are great!! would not put anything else on the car. Car came with factory tires, gone in 15k, put the same on and gone in 24k. Do the math, we now at 39k put these on and up'd the size to get a little more clearance over those parking lot bumps. This also proved a major bonus in ride and to help my back. This move provided a little more cushion and comfort for the potholes. While the cornering roll was immediately noticed, driving style adjusted to compensate as these tire stuck good, not as great at the low profile, but hey I'm a family man. I don't know how BFG makes any money when we get this many miles. Just hit 120k and think that I've got max 3k left, but that would be pushing it, they're gone as we've got the mile/money out of them; looking for new and thought to add my .02. Maybe I'll have a little (more) fun with these.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport

Friday, April 13, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich g-Force SportReviewer's Overall Rating: 10

1993 Honda Prelude Si
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Miles driven on tires: 16,049
Location: Allen, TX
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 16,049 Miles on Tires
April 10, 2012

Purchased (4) tires on 11May08 for $85 each. After 3 yrs 10 months (16,049 miles), these tires are much better than the P-6000 Perelli that were previously on the car. These tires are as good as the OEM Michelin's (2 sets) that I loved. Perfect tire for this older Honda Prelude that I've owned since 1994.

Four Tire Choices for Your 2008 Camry LE to Cruise the 405

Friday, April 13, 2012 by Cy Chowattukunnel

It seems like everybody knows someone that drives a Toyota Camry. For a great combination of reliability, versatility and efficiency, the Camry is hard to beat. Take care of your Camry and it'll run forever. Part of that proper care is tire maintenance. With correct maintenance, the vehicle's Original Equipment tires should last anywhere between 40,000 and 60,000 miles. To gain a better understanding of when you should look for new tires, read "When Should I Replace My Tires."
 

If it's determined that you need new tires, what option should you purchase? The best choice will vary depending on how you drive and where you drive. Where you drive is a crucial variable and to ensure the following recommendations are accurate, let's focus on Southern California.
 

So what does the average SoCal Camry driver need from their tires? A tire with excellent emergency handling for battling traffic, effective braking for sudden bottlenecks, good treadwear, low tread noise and tire efficiency for optimal fuel economy. With little rain in Southern California, wet grip isn't as critical to the selection. 
 

Based on our test data, feedback from drivers and the tire manufacturer's internal testing, I recommend the following Grand Touring All-Season tires: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A, Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring, Yokohama AVID Ascend (H&V) or Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum.

 

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring
Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring
Yokohama AVID Ascend
Yokohama AVID Ascend (H&V)
Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum
Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum

 

The BFGoodrich Advantage T/A gets good ratings in the dry traction portion of our surveys. Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring tires tested well on the dry track, drove well on the road and topped the test group in fuel economy. The Yokohama AVID Ascend (H&V) is the replacement for the proven Yokohama AVID TRZ. Yokohama's internal testing shows improvement across the board especially in fuel efficiency relative to the TRZ. Kumho's Ecsta LX Platinum offers a great combination of value and competency with good results in the dry portion of our test. 


2008 Toyota Camry FAQ:

  1. How often should I rotate my tires and what air pressure is recommended? Rotate your tires at least every 5,000 miles in the "X-Pattern." The factory recommend air pressure that's printed on the door placard is your starting point. For the 2008 Toyota Camry LE, factory recommend air pressure is 32 psi in the front and rear.
     
  2. I noticed that none of the above tires are directional, why? Directional tires are designed to emphasize hydroplaning resistance. Hydroplaning is normally a non-issue in the Southern California area. By selecting a directional tire, you can't rotate in the X-Pattern and you're more likely to develop irregular heel-and-toe and its accompanying noise.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich Radial T/A

Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich Radial T/A Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.36
 
 

1995 GMC Sonoma 2wd Extra Cab
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Miles driven on tires: 60,000
Location: ALMA, IL
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 60,000 Miles on Tires
April 11, 2012

On third set on 1995 Sonoma with 313,000 miles and love 'em! Will buy more when these are worn down. I put the used ones on my car trailer and they work great. Will also put a set on my 1971 Cutlass S soon. It has been on BFG T/A radials since 1977! Tire Rack prices and service are excellent!

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A Tour

Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A TourReviewer's Overall Rating: 9.62

2004 Toyota RAV4 4wd
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Miles driven on tires: 5,153
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 5,153 Miles on Tires
April 11, 2012

These tire can handle light off-roading with small light weight SUV (<3,500). I drove in Hollister SVRA during rainy weather, it does very well on beginner trail and OK in intermediate trail. I'd never got stuck in mud neither, however, mud will get caught in the threads so be careful.

Highway handling is super and brings confidence, very good road grip. The tires never slipped before in all my time driving. I have driven through highway curves at 60 mph downhill and hardly ever have to hit the brakes.

Excellent on wet roads. I once drove in heavy rain and ran into a large puddle on the interstate at 55 mph. I didn't losses control, but I think I hydroplane a little and scared the crap out of the drivers behind me. The water blinded my windshield for about 2 seconds, it was one -------- of a splash.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich g-Force R1-S

Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich g-Force R1-SReviewer's Overall Rating: 5.38

2006 Nissan 350Z Track
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Miles driven on tires: 250
Location: Aurora, CO
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 250 Miles on Tires
April 11, 2012

Tried a set of the BFG R1S at the SCCA Runoffs last year. The S compound offers quicker warmup and stick than the standard R1 model. Breakaway in the dry is progressive with good feedback from my Nissan. So far, multiple heat cycles in cool weather has shown surprising durability.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDWS

Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDWSReviewer's Overall Rating: 6

2007 Ford Mustang GT California Special
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Miles driven on tires: 16,000
Location: Flemington, NJ
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 16,000 Miles on Tires
April 10, 2012

These are the street tires on a Shelby GT. Overall I'm pleased with the KDWS but tread wear is disappointing given my relaxed on road driving style. They are ready to be replaced at 17,000 miles. In the rain it is easy to spin the tires when starting with any more than gentle throttle. The ride is comfortable and quiet and did not change much as the tires wore. The tires were maintained at the proper pressure and wear was uniform. Cornering and braking feel stable and accurate in dry conditions. I never drive this car in snow so I can't add much there but given the wet traction I wouldn't expect much.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2

Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.8
 
 

2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
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Miles driven on tires: 20,000
Location: Bristow, VA
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 20,000 Miles on Tires
April 10, 2012

These tires are amazing off-road and will take anything I throw at them. They are really good on the road as well. The only issue I can see is when it snows. I have heard that if I get them siped it would help them in the snow. Overall I am very please with the BFG KM2 and will be buying 5 more when these wear out.

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2

Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.8
 
 

2006 BMW 330i Sedan
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Miles driven on tires: 40
Location: Buchanan, MI
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 40 Miles on Tires
April 10, 2012

I just put these tires on my car. I do not have many miles on them yet, maybe 40 miles at best. But I could not wait to write something about them. The BFG's are much better then the original equipment tires I replaced. My O.E. tires were not worn out at all, I only had 9,500 miles on them. However I could not stand them. They were loud, stiff, and did not work in anything other then dry conditions.
These tires turned my car into what I thought it should have been from day one. They are nimble, and very direct when it comes to steering input. They have very good cornering grip and seem to stick well no matter how hard I push them.
I cannot wait to see how these hold up over time, and miles.
 

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport

Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich g-Force SportReviewer's Overall Rating: 7.88

1985 Porsche 944
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Miles driven on tires: 8,000
Location: Stamford, CT
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 8,000 Miles on Tires
April 08, 2012

have these tires on my 85.5 Porsche 944na and love them, they look great, not to loud and I am confident in dry turns and braking, I auto cross and did one track day last year and love driving this car the way it was designed to be driven, fast and hard, so far wear is very good. Having never driven on true track tires these feel great for what I need, can't really beat the price.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2

Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.91
 
 

1986 Toyota 4Runner
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Miles driven on tires: 500
Location: Hubbard, OR
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 500 Miles on Tires
April 10, 2012

I recently replaced my prior generation BFG mud terains with this updated design. I was concerned due to some negative reviews on other sights. In my humble opinion any one that negatively reviews these tires probably dosent own a set. The noise level when compared to the old MT is much quieter. Dry pavement traction is excelent. Wet traction is very good, for a mud tire I would say excelent. Steering response is quite good for a mud tire. Mud traction is very good/excelent. Dirt road tracion is very good. Over all I am very pleased with this tire. In all aspects they are a suprising improvement over the prior generation. How they made the classic BFG-MT better might never be fully understood my people that dont sweat vulcanized rubber. And they look great.

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich Commercial T/A All-Season

Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich Commercial T/A All-Season Reviewer's Overall Rating: 4.00
 
 

1998 Ford Econoline E350
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Miles driven on tires: 5,000
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
April 02, 2012

This is my work van. I drive mostly in the city with a lot of stops during the day. I had Cooper Discovery HT's for the last 25,000 miles. They were Excelent tires for snow and wear. The tire place my company uses now didn't offer them. So they put on Nexen Roadian HT's. The worst tire I have ever seen. Used them 1 week and 350 miles. It was unreal how badly they handled. also Excessive wear was all ready visible. Had them replaced with these commercial seris BF Goodrich I would say they are halfway in between the two. It took almost 1,000 miles to show wear. (the Coopers took almost 5,000). We had two snows after puting these on and it was downright scary driving in it. I would not reccomend these tires. Buy yourself some Michelins (my choice for my own cars).