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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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After waiting on a backorder, I finally got my g-Force KD tires this past week. I got them is stock sizes (245/275) and junked my runflats.

WOW

With 385 RWHP and 4.10s I couldn't use first gear and second broke loose at 4500 RPM. Now, second gear holds true and first is surprisingly strong!! There was some tire slippage at WOT in first, but overall I have full use of all 6 ratios again.

These tires rock. Keep in mind, these are OEM sized tires...
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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I have a set of 275's/295's coming on Monday. Going on new C6 Z06 repros 18's/19's.
I was nervous to get rid of the runflats but heard good things about the bfg KDW2.
Lookin' forward to the new ride!
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bluvert
I have a set of 275's/295's coming on Monday. Going on new C6 Z06 repros 18's/19's.
I was nervous to get rid of the runflats but heard good things about the bfg KDW2.
Lookin' forward to the new ride!


JUST so you know the poster is talking about BFG TA KDs which are vastly different and more sticky on dry pavement than BFG KDWs. Are you getting the KDWs or KDs?


Also, does anyone know whether the back order is over know and whether the BFG KDs are available in 295/35/18s?
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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I wish they would make the BFG TA KDs in larger sizes like the 335/30/18.
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