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Old 06-28-2017, 09:17 PM
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I am looking at getting rid of the Goodyear's!!!

I am looking to go non RF....The tires I am considering are:

​​BFG G-Force Comp 2 AS
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Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 AS

Does anyone have these tire??, any comments




Old 06-28-2017, 09:26 PM
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Have a set of Continentals and a second set of Michelin Super Sports for mine............ both non run flats, and would recommend either one of them in the proper size for your car.............
Old 06-28-2017, 09:46 PM
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Oh for Gods sake don't buy Hankooks Evo, cant take another thread about them
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The BFGs are one of the most highly talked about tire I've probably ever seen. Hundreds of people running them on the Camaro forum with great things to say. Can't speak about continentals.

Now if you're looking for a lot of performance for tracking or high HP then neither of these are good options.
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FireHawk Indy 500 are what I think Im getting. Cheap and great reviews.
Old 06-28-2017, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam Cifonelli
FireHawk Indy 500 are what I think Im getting. Cheap and great reviews.
I've always ran nitto tires.

The last fourth gen I had I ran their 555 series on the street and their NT05r's drag racing. Really a tough value to beat.
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Originally Posted by corvettes4ever
The BFGs are one of the most highly talked about tire I've probably ever seen. Hundreds of people running them on the Camaro forum with great things to say. Can't speak about continentals.

Now if you're looking for a lot of performance for tracking or high HP then neither of these are good options.
The BFG seem to be pretty highly rated on tire rack, the BFG are rated 2, and the Continentals 4... In the all season category...I was a little concerned that the Continentals might grab the road grooves due to the tread design....I am not a track guy and the car is stock so no worries there...
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Originally Posted by Adam Cifonelli
FireHawk Indy 500 are what I think Im getting. Cheap and great reviews.
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Following... was interested in the BFG's as well.
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I had those Continentals on my Mustang. I felt like they were a little squirmy on turn in, but decent grip, not too bad in the rain either if that matters to you. It's all about what you're trying to accomplish. I hated the Hankooks but a lot of people here seem to get really offended if you speak ill of them. I've always had great luck with BFGs.
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I love these tire threads...keeps me right up to date with the lastest designs, prices and suppliers. I have the OEM Goodyear Gen 2's and watching new tire products.
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Originally Posted by seijack
I am looking at getting rid of the Goodyear's!!!

I am looking to go non RF....The tires I am considering are:

​​BFG G-Force Comp 2 AS
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Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 AS

Does anyone have these tire??, any comments




Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position rank among the best (second to Michelin in some tests), look good and are reasonably priced.
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I put the BFG Sport Comp II (not the AS version) on mine and love them. So far after 5,000 miles they are wearing great and handle/ride so much better than the stock Goodyears. They are a great value (had mine installed for $875 OTD) and would definitely buy them again.

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Originally Posted by TABA5CO
I had those Continentals on my Mustang. I felt like they were a little squirmy on turn in, but decent grip, not too bad in the rain either if that matters to you. It's all about what you're trying to accomplish. I hated the Hankooks but a lot of people here seem to get really offended if you speak ill of them. I've always had great luck with BFGs.
Yeah.....I think we've pretty much established that your opinion on tires doesn't count. Time to go back to your corner and keep yourself occupied.

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Early last month I talked my fiancé into the Continentals for her BMW, wow what a tire! It's a '10 with 74k and it felt like a totally different car (as in new) they are quiet, responsive and so far wearing nicely with a few thousand miles on them. If they wear well over time I will be putting a set on my dd when the time comes.
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In AZ we don't really need All Season tires, so I opted for the Continental DW's. Much quieter than the original Goodyear's, better traction, and a great price from Tire Rack.


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Originally Posted by Adam Cifonelli
FireHawk Indy 500 are what I think Im getting. Cheap and great reviews.
37k miles on mine now and still going strong. No where near needing replaced.

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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
Yeah.....I think we've pretty much established that your opinion on tires doesn't count. Time to go back to your corner and keep yourself occupied.

We've established you don't read before you post. I'll be nicer if you'll be smarter, so go ahead and troll me, bro.....

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Originally Posted by TABA5CO
We've established you don't read before you post.
You're the one who can't type a coherent sentence, and are incapable of doing so by your own admission so....


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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
You're the one who can't type a coherent sentence, and are incapable of doing so by your own admission so....

Wow....Homey the Clown. I'm honored. Lolz

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