New Tire Alert! Let me introduce BFG Gforce Sport Comp 2 for the SS

[Mr_Draco]

Here's a link to them.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....utoModClar=1SS

[Marolova]

Ordered a set to go on the chrome replica SS wheels I just purchased. I will post a pic and review comparison no later than tuesday.

[Inferno LSX]

Originally Posted by iHasCamaro

Interesting. Looks like a symmetrical design, so if that's the case you could rotate side-to-side if you really wanted to (w/ mount/balance though, still directional).

What's the treadwear rating? That's usually the most telling number in regard to grip. The Pirellis I believe are 180 which is edging toward R-compound.

340, but they don't feel and handle like a 340. My NT05's were a 200 and I so far feel more confident in these, especially in the rain. I asked a engineer during the AWESOMECROSS about the high treadwear vs traction. He told me that these get a high number because this new silica compound last a bit longer. The stock SS PZero's are a 220.

[iHasCamaro]

Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

340, but they don't feel and handle like a 340. My NT05's were a 200 and I so far feel more confident in these, especially in the rain. I asked a engineer during the AWESOMECROSS about the high treadwear vs traction. He told me that these get a high number because this new silica compound last a bit longer. The stock SS PZero's are a 220.

I see. I knew they were using silica in winter tires, but I didn't know they were putting that much in high-performance summer. But then again winter tires have a lot of silica and they wear so fast in summer they don't put read wear ratings on them. But you are probably right that tread wear ratings and dry traction don't necessarily have a linear inverse correlation like they did say 10 years ago due to exotic compound formulations.

Don't know where I got 180 from, but 220 is still kind of a gumball for a street tire.

[iHasCamaro]

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Here's a link to them.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....utoModClar=1SS

Looks like a nice tread pattern and indeed it is directional but not asymmetrical. Nice center ribs, chunky tread blocks on the outside, and an interesting inward curl on the inner row of blocks. Looks like they wouldn't help pump water, so maybe voids to guard against hydroplaning?

How stiff are the side walls? How many plies?

[Inferno LSX]

Originally Posted by iHasCamaro

Looks like a nice tread pattern and indeed it is directional but not asymmetrical. Nice center ribs, chunky tread blocks on the outside, and an interesting inward curl on the inner row of blocks. Looks like they wouldn't help pump water, so maybe voids to guard against hydroplaning?

How stiff are the side walls? How many plies?

On post #1 it says 40% stiffer sidewalls.

[eggydoo]

Originally Posted by Nessal

My experience with BFG tires are that they are LOUDDDDD. Has this been your experience as well with these new ones?

SS owner concerned about noise.
The car is loud to begin with!

[Nessal]

Originally Posted by eggydoo

SS owner concerned about noise.
The car is loud to begin with!

Huge difference between engine noise and road noise.

[GEEo]

Originally Posted by Nessal

Huge difference between engine noise and road noise.

+1

[Xander]

I will be ordering a set next week.Have read good reviews about this tire.

[calbert1999]

Let me know when they come out with some real tires, looking at Nitto 315 R / 275 F.

[ddunerider]

Ordered some 19"..@275/40/19 on all for corners.I will use these just for the track. I will autocross the hell out of them..they should be here next week along with the wheels!

[Inferno LSX]

Originally Posted by ddunerider

Ordered some 19"..@275/40/19 on all for corners.I will use these just for the track. I will autocross the hell out of them..they should be here next week along with the wheels!

Sweet Don!

[Rudy@Tirerack]

Originally Posted by eggydoo

SS owner concerned about noise.
The car is loud to begin with!

Originally Posted by Nessal

Huge difference between engine noise and road noise.

While the sidewall is stiffer, most noise comes from the tread pattern . The BFG KDW2 with the flame pattern were known to be noisy. These should be much quieter overall.