BFG G Force T/A KDWS

Lucky · 03-25-03, 10:08 AM

Any opinions on BF Goodrich G Force T/A KDWS tires for my '96 Vert? $640.50 for the complete set w/mounting-balancing-sale tax
and road hazard warranty. (I was leaning towards Firestone Firehawks but a member recommended these)

Thanks in advance .........Lucky

RubyDropTop · 03-25-03, 10:21 AM

Lucky - I had been considering the tires that you mention as well, but it was brought to my attention that they are an all season tire, and that is not what I want/need. Not sure if the same holds true for you though.

I will be purchasing tires very soon as well, and I am leaning toward the Bridgestone Potenza RE730 Gen II tires. They are a little more expensive, but every review that I see on these tires states that they grip very well, and that is an important factor for me. I do wish that TireRack would offer free shipping like Discount Tire Direct, though. If Discount Tire Direct carried the Bridgestone tires, I would certainly buy from them instead.

Good luck in your search...

vetteguy · 03-25-03, 10:43 AM

I have the kdws and like them. Nice and quiet compared to Gsc's. Nice ride and good cornering. Never driven in the rain, don't know about that. Good luck, Guy

-=Jeff=- · 03-25-03, 11:06 AM

I have those on My Grand Prix.. great int he rain, okay in snow..

I like them!

Lucky · 03-25-03, 12:30 PM

Should I get an alignment if I'm buying new tires?

-=Jeff=- · 03-25-03, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lucky
Should I get an alignment if I'm buying new tires?

wouldn't hurt to

bnhynum · 03-25-03, 09:07 PM

BF Goodrich G Force T/A KDWS = great in rain, twice the life as Firehawks or GSC's, sacrifice performance. I drive my Vette everyday and they work perfect for me. So I take my favorite sweeping curve at 85mph instead of 90mph. I get to do it twice as many times for the money.

Mervz · 03-25-03, 09:57 PM

If you are not going to drive it year round, buy the KDW's. They are a little more agressive, and stick like a muther! Tons better than the crappy GSCs.

I have the KDW's on my 95 and love em.

dburgjohn · 03-25-03, 11:04 PM

I love the set on my 92. Get the KDWs and use the cash you save for some other cool chrome goodies

Jeffvette · 03-26-03, 12:43 PM

Got the KD on mine. Look mean and hook great.

Makes anything goodyear puts out look like a joke

bmas · 03-27-03, 08:22 AM

Just put them on my 94 the other day. So far i love them. Very quiet ride and handle great. I paid $788 for four tires balnceing and allignment (highly recommended). Good luck with them i am sure you will love them
bmas

Corvette-Pilot · 03-27-03, 09:10 AM

I just got a set for mine too.
Dead battery from storage so I haven't tried them yet.

Paid $350 at BJ's Wholesale M&B & hazzard