[Z06] New BFG tires
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Drifting
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New BFG tires
Anyone heard of these new tires? Kind of pricey but they are available in our OEM size and look great. Pretty sticky too with a 200 rating.
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...ails#techspecs
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...ails#techspecs
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Anyone heard of these new tires? Kind of pricey but they are available in our OEM size and look great. Pretty sticky too with a 200 rating.
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...ails#techspecs
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...ails#techspecs
there is no 265 40 17
that tire was made to compete against the XS, AD08, re11 etc
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Good looking tire !
Too bad no 19" sizes yet....
I'm loving my RE-11's so far , but always like to see what else is out there.
Thanks for the heads up !
Too bad no 19" sizes yet....
I'm loving my RE-11's so far , but always like to see what else is out there.
Thanks for the heads up !
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I believe mine has brand new Falkens the prior owner put on them last fall and they are really good for the street. I like these new Rivals because they are pretty sticky with a 200 compound. They would even be decent at a drag strip.
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Christian
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LOL...Considering these cars max out at 171 due to gearing I would say you don't have to worry about that. I would bet you will never drive your car above 150mph, and if you do it better be at a track and you better have a roll cage, helmet, and racing suit on.
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I guess you don't know Christian's car. 171 is easily reached in a surprisingly short time.
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I don't doubt that but it better be on a closed course. That is approaching 800hp NASCAR cup car speeds. People die at those speeds even with all the safety pieces available sometimes.
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These are R rated
Guys, look at the speed rating on these tires. They are only R rated. That means they are only rated for continuous speeds of 106 mph. They aren't designed for continuous high speed running.
These tires are primarily autocross tires and are intended for street use or low speed track use. You can, use them on a road course, but they aren't designed for real high speed continuous running.
These tires are primarily autocross tires and are intended for street use or low speed track use. You can, use them on a road course, but they aren't designed for real high speed continuous running.
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Guys, look at the speed rating on these tires. They are only R rated. That means they are only rated for continuous speeds of 106 mph. They aren't designed for continuous high speed running.
These tires are primarily autocross tires and are intended for street use or low speed track use. You can, use them on a road course, but they aren't designed for real high speed continuous running.
These tires are primarily autocross tires and are intended for street use or low speed track use. You can, use them on a road course, but they aren't designed for real high speed continuous running.
I didn't check the speed rating previously, and that is clearing my question...
I will stick to the Michelin Pilot Sport.
Christian
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Guys, look at the speed rating on these tires. They are only R rated. That means they are only rated for continuous speeds of 106 mph. They aren't designed for continuous high speed running.
These tires are primarily autocross tires and are intended for street use or low speed track use. You can, use them on a road course, but they aren't designed for real high speed continuous running.
These tires are primarily autocross tires and are intended for street use or low speed track use. You can, use them on a road course, but they aren't designed for real high speed continuous running.
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...ires#techspecs
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They are a W speed rating which is up to 168mph.
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...ires#techspecs
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...ires#techspecs
Christian