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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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How do the GForce compaire to the F1 or Pilot? I really dont like Michellin and the GY don't seem to have great tread life for mixed driving. Im in the market for a Z and am trying to figure out costs.
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For dry traction it is the best of the group. For rain, it is better than the GY F1, not as good as the pilots. Hope that helps.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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My g force kd's rock. They handle 425 rwhp on the street with ease. Wet traction is o.k. These tires replaced my T1s Proxes, great tire in the rain, came nowhere close to taking the h.p. I just drive a bit more cautious in the rain with the KD's. It's no big deal, they are not that bad really at all, I don't go racing around in the rain.

IF you have a high h.p. car or want cornering traction, the kd's are the ones, IMHO.
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Thanks guys, thats exactly what I wanted to hear. I swear by BFG on all the cars Ive had.
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Well there are a couple of BFG G-Force T/A's also... I have the KDW's personally. Wet traction is pretty good, and it will hold my h/c car on dry pavement pretty well also. Not quite as sticky as the KD's, but the KDW's kast longer. So I guess it depends on how long you want them to hold out, and how much power your putting down.
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I'm looking for the best balance between tire wear and handling. Im a poor college kid so money is an issue.
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what about falken fk451 front 108.00 rear 120.00 they look like gy ds-3
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