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BFGoodrich g-force T/A KDW2.........sweetness

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Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	So, I guess I'll do a review on these tires so far. It'll be short b/c I've only had 1 day with them on above 60 degrees. First Look: AMAZING! The tread is REALLY aggressive, the width (225) is much beefier than the stock 215mm Yokos I had. *Driving (Dry weather): Pulling out of the driveway, I immediately noticed how sticky these tires were due to the fact that it sounded like I was driving over rice crispies with all the rocks sticking to the rubber. Getting on the main road, I felt the tires much more responsive on slow turn and also accelleration. While not being "heated" up yet, the tires still grabbed the road better than the Yokos. After driving at a normal pace (35-40 mph) for about 5 miles, I took some back roads that allowed me to test the turning ability of the tires. Well, I was not surprised. They were MUCH better than stock. After about 4-5 turns that were posted at 25 and me taking them at 40ish, I could feel a bit better response in the steering wheel (seemed like they warmed up a bit). So, I begin to take some more aggressive turns and again, these tires just stick like glue. I have yet to chirp or squeal these tires while driving or taking a turn. After I have put about 300 miles on these tires (just about 1 week), I can see them starting to become a bit better in response quicker. I feel much more confident in driving and taking turns a bit quicker now rather than backing off a bit just to stay in a "safe" speed range for the turn. Accelleration* is also increase a bit, but with an overall loss of about 2mpg. The extra grip leads to having the engine work a bit harder to get the car moving but, the sticky compound prevents wheel spin and extra loss of whp. Off the line, with a moderate accelleration, these tires just pull hard as balls. It's hard to chirp 2nd now and when I shift, the car just seems to want to hang on to the pavement and just keep pulling. Braking in dry weather is no joke. These tires have decreased my braking distance a good bit and I don't have to put as much pressure into the brakes. You can hear these tires create a slight "wind tunnel" sound when accellerating and also while braking. *Driving (Wet weather): Well, I just experience how these tires do in wet/down pour weather yesterday. Again, AMAZING!. I drove through multiple 2-3 inch puddles and the car never shifted. It cut right through and you could hear the water being thrown out from under the tires. With my stock Yokos, even new they seemed to not have enough water sipes to channel deep water out from under the tires. These g-forces never even felt a bit loose. Accelleration* on wet pavement is greatly increased as well. I felt a slightly slip off the start but I was also on a 40 degree incline in the rain. My Yokos tended to spin quite a bit off the start, but feathering the clutch helped. With the G-forces, I almost NEVER feather the clutch anymore b/c they just grab and go. Braking in wet weather is also increased. The car seems to just want to stop rather than move forward and skate on the water. I just feel much safer driving with these tires in wet weather now. Specs of the tires I am running: P225/45/Z17 300 AA A 17" MB Wheels Boost edit: More updates will be available when the weather decides to fix itself ... Del, feel free to add to this review if you would like. Ignorance is bliss**....305 fo life!...haha...Poser
[#] Apr 16, 2007 09:45am
jboy510 Reg'd: Sep 06, 2006 Scion Guru	nice review... So what if my girlfriend drives a Supra, I'm more sexier than she is! =) *********** CHECK OUT MY GALLERY *********** http://www.clubsciontc.com/jboy510/gallery-8
[#] Apr 17, 2007 02:51am
Vicious Reg'd: May 03, 2005 El Chupacabra	How much did these bad boys cost again? The Thread Killah
[#] Apr 17, 2007 03:01am
aDelcoTc Reg'd: Jan 25, 2007 Scion Guru	Vicious wrote: How much did these bad boys cost again? on discounttire they msrp for 130 apop. i pulled them off for 122 each. fyi, the stock potenza's msrp for like 200 i think... Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....
[#] Apr 17, 2007 06:35am
Teahupoo24 Reg'd: Jan 21, 2007 Chief Mechanic	I love those tires I know A kid who has them on a Audi A4 it looks amazing.
[#] Apr 17, 2007 08:41am
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	I talked to a body shop owner who has a few friends with track cars (integras, mustangs, GTO (old ones)...) and they use these tires exclusively for racing. He said they stick like glue and don't fade. Ignorance is bliss....305 fo life!...haha...Poser
[#] Apr 17, 2007 08:42am
Vicious Reg'd: May 03, 2005 El Chupacabra	How long do these tires last? If they're indeed uber sticky, they can't last that long compared to regular tires? The Thread Killah
[#] Apr 17, 2007 08:47am
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	Vicious wrote: How long do these tires last? If they're indeed uber sticky, they can't last that long compared to regular tires? these are rated at a 300 treadwear and stock Yokos are 160. These are close to double and my stockers lasted 36K (and that's through summer and winter). Since these are strictly my summer tires, i'll have them through next summer also. Ignorance is bliss....305 fo life!...haha...Poser
[#] Apr 17, 2007 08:55am
aDelcoTc Reg'd: Jan 25, 2007 Scion Guru	i pulled up a hill in the rain in 2nd gear last nite...no wheel slip at all. Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....
[#] Apr 17, 2007 09:53am
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	It's a slight bit warmer today (about 50-55ish) and just with a 5-10 degree temp difference from yesterday, these tires a noticeably stickier. I'll be in disbelief if these tires hold me on rails in the summer.....it's just such a good compound. Ignorance is bliss....305 fo life!...haha...Poser
[#] Apr 17, 2007 10:06am
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	Grinning ear to ear right now . I scared the shit out of myself just now too. Since it's about 50 and actually feels "warm" outside and it's dry, I went for a little drive before getting food. I had to take a turn but it was closed off so I got pissed off and sped to the next turn and gunned it. Hahahahaha, almost hit the inside curb b/c these tires hung on so damn good! I also gunned it while rolling in 1st and punched 2nd and had 0 wheel chirp ....still smiling Ignorance is bliss....305 fo life!...haha...Poser
[#] Apr 17, 2007 12:29pm
Xero187 Reg'd: Mar 04, 2005 Detailer	I just experienced my first real wet day during a Nor'Easter up here in NY. These tires are "Magical" ahaha. Ridiculous. The last peice of my suspension work until I blow out my stock shocks. I went to a large driving circle down at Jones beach and shit I did not have to balls to break em loose. Being that they are summer tires and most of the temps I've been in are around 40's or low 50's I'm sure they'll perform even better once it warms up. I'm runnin 225 40R18 hotchkis sways, springs, and links and a dc bar. Holy crap! Now i need more HP! One Torquey 4 Banger 291whp 320wtq @10psi Dezod S1 circa 2007 (Turbonetics Turbo) +11,000 miles
[#] Apr 17, 2007 12:36pm
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	Xero187 wrote: I just experienced my first real wet day during a Nor'Easter up here in NY. These tires are "Magical" ahaha. Ridiculous. The last peice of my suspension work until I blow out my stock shocks. I went to a large driving circle down at Jones beach and shit I did not have to balls to break em loose. Being that they are summer tires and most of the temps I've been in are around 40's or low 50's I'm sure they'll perform even better once it warms up. I'm runnin 225 40R18 hotchkis sways, springs, and links and a dc bar.Holy crap! Now i need more HP! x2 Ignorance is bliss....305 fo life!...haha...Poser
[#] Apr 17, 2007 12:41pm
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	Had to lock them up this morning b/c this ass ran a red light. I was coming to the light at about 45-50 and had about 50 feet to stop b/c I saw him coming from the off ramp and not even slowing. ABS kicked in 1 time and the rest was the cross drilled brakes/ebc pads and my tires. I stopped with about 5 feet distance to the line. I like these tires Ignorance is bliss....305 fo life!...haha...Poser
[#] Apr 18, 2007 09:31am
Vicious Reg'd: May 03, 2005 El Chupacabra	OKAY! We get it! They're good tires already! The Thread Killah
[#] Apr 18, 2007 09:55am
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	Ignorance is bliss....305 fo life!...haha...Poser
[#] Apr 18, 2007 09:57am
aDelcoTc Reg'd: Jan 25, 2007 Scion Guru	imo its amazing what a few degrees in temp difference can make... they are really riding a lot nicer now. i had a real nice launch earlier today. Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....
[#] Apr 18, 2007 03:19pm
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	i have burnt a bit more gas too ............I'm "using" the tires on all the turns Ignorance is bliss....305 fo life!...haha...Poser
[#] Apr 18, 2007 04:15pm
SooSuave11 Reg'd: May 02, 2006 Tech Advisor	Nice review and very nice tires. I paid 170 each for mine.
[#] Apr 18, 2007 06:22pm
aDelcoTc Reg'd: Jan 25, 2007 Scion Guru	^^^^ !!!!!!!!!! that totals out to be $120 more than web and i paid for the set... thats hiway robbery! Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....
[#] Apr 18, 2007 07:59pm
SooSuave11 Reg'd: May 02, 2006 Tech Advisor	Thats what I get for buying 215/35/19's though.
[#] Apr 18, 2007 08:56pm
aDelcoTc Reg'd: Jan 25, 2007 Scion Guru	SooSuave11 wrote: Thats what I get for buying 215/35/19's though. lol Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....
[#] Apr 19, 2007 10:11am
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	hahaha, I can't break 2nd with them .........it's 65 outside so I'm sure it'll be even harder with more heat........I almost got them but they just pulled Ignorance is bliss....305 fo life!...haha...Poser
[#] Apr 20, 2007 12:29pm
Vicious Reg'd: May 03, 2005 El Chupacabra	The wonder tires just keep getting better and better. Buahahaha!!! The Thread Killah
[#] Apr 20, 2007 12:31pm
aDelcoTc Reg'd: Jan 25, 2007 Scion Guru	yeah, the KDW's def like the warmer weather. i can feel the improved grip with the warmth and now that some of the tread's been shaved down a bit (always a good thing) they do pull pretty nice and strong in 2nd, with little to no slip at any rpm, and 3rd too. i've also noticed i seem to have gotten a little torque back. idk why, but i got a tad more pickup than i had a few days ago when i was bitching. and i still think i have an exhaust leak somewhere (manifold/gasket) Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....
[#] Apr 20, 2007 12:32pm

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