jwd

So, sorry if it's a dumb question, but is there a Rival-S size that can be mounted on stock size C6 coupe/C7 base wheels? (Already have the wheels, been running PSS..)

Thanks.

JLZ06TR

Anyone tried the Kumho V720 in the 265/305 sizes?

AUTO_X_AL

I don't think they have a 19" tire but you can get the RE71R in those sizes.

JLZ06TR

practicing a little thread necromancy here:

Has anyone tried the 305/30/19 RE-71R yet? any thoughts on using this vs the rivals in 335/18?

c4cruiser

I corded one of my Hoosier A6's at my last event of the season so it's time for a new set of autocross slicks. Been looking at the BFG Rival S for my '93 C4 in 275/40-17. The TR has a few left in that size but I was curious if anyone knows if BFG will be improving the tire over the winter? Or raising the price....

I'm thinking about getting a set now and having them heat cycled and I can have them mounted and ready to go for next year.

Oops, meant to say BFG Rival R1-S not the Rival S. Apparently BFG doesn't offer a 275/40-17 Rival S. And I don't really want to go out and buy a set of 18" wheels.

Tomswheels

I used the 305/30/19 Kumho V720 in the rear with a 315 Rival S in the front. I did this because the 315 Rival S I had in the rear was worn out and I couldn't find any. The Kumho V720 is surprisingly sticky, with a stiffer sidewall than the Rival S. I do think the Rival S has a SLIGHTLY stickier compound. When BFG brings out the stiffer sidewall next year, I think I will go back to Rival S, but for now, and for the price, the Kumho works great, very similar to a RE-71R in feel.

Matt_27

BFG is only updating the construction for tires 255mm wide and below (3-rib). So 275/315/335 will not be updated.

mountainbiker2

So let's make the smaller cars go faster and leave us stranded.

Matt_27

Not really. BFG is already the standard in the large sizes but they are behind Bridgestone a bit in the 3-rib sizes.

Tomswheels

So because they updated the smaller tires this year you are sure they won't upgrade the larger next year? Seems weird to leave a faster tire on the table and make two different tires under the same name yes?

Matt_27

All sizes already have unique construction "recipes" so they are not two different tires. The smaller sizes just are now "rev B."