There may be some confusion over which tires are being discussed. BFG replaced
their Comp T/A's with G-Force T/A's, and there are three different styles. The
T/A KD is a true street tire, with real tread that is optimized for dry
conditions, the T/A R1 is the replacement for the Comp T/A R1. This is the DOT
legal competition only tire that is outlawed by some vintage organizations (and
after 10 laps is a slick). The third tire is the G-Force T/A KWD which is an all
weather high performance street tire.
Nick, I'm considering the T/A KD and am interested which tire is was that you
"tested".
Craig Wright
Malaboge@aol.com wrote:
> Fellow Rubber Ruiners-
>
> In the ever increasing quest for more "Grins"...I peeled off the old
> Yokohamas and went for a set of the new BFG G-Force TA's for the street ride.
> After a suitable break in period, I went to my private "testing ground" (11.5
> miles of narrow twisties). I expected major differences. I didn't find them!
> In fact I was feeling quite let down by the whole experience. I was running
> out of road at just about all the same places and now the car wanted to
> understeer where it used to be a tail happy critter. Feeling a bit "had" by
> the experience, I decided to really go for broke and see if I could at least
> duplicate the old performance levels. I was in for something of a surprise.
> With the Yokos there were several second gear corners and when I tried to get
> into second in these corners with the new tires, I realized that I WAS GOING
> TO FAST to get down into second! My overall speed levels were up, but the
> perceptions of tire slippage were about the same. Very subtle. I haven't had
> a clear shot to check times but these are definitely quicker, although a
> little more negative camber in the front end is indicated.
>
> And now for something completely different...
>
> THE DUKE IS NOW ALL RED!
> And a most lovely job indeed. I almost hate to touch it as it will inevitably
> get that first scratch (if not 13/13 body damage) at some point. Now starts
> the task of puttin all that stuff back on (even though I thought I would be
> puttin it back on around May), and my memory ain't gettin better
>
> Did that flange go inside or outside?????
> Nick of Nor Cal
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