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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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Thumbs up BF-Goodrich G-force R1

Hey guys, has anyone used the BF goodrich G-force R1 tires on the FD?
I am thinking of getting a pair for next summer, but I wonder how many Km's they can tke before replacing.
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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They're DOT, but tread wear rating is 40....so not many if they're driven on the street. And it wouldn't be safe to drive them in wet conditions.
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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I've driven 2 seasons with r-comp tires, street driven totaling over 12,000miles and 15 auto-x events. They were RA1's. Treadwear was 100 though, 40 is like a Hoosier.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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These were introduced as a direct competitor for the Hoosier R6. "DOT" designation or not, they are NOT for street use at all—different from something like a Toyo RA1, R888, or a Yokohama A048.

I wouldn't even use these on the street in the dry. A tire like this or a R6 have a very limited number of decent heat cycles, then they drop off lie stones. The recon I've heard on these for the track is that they are very competitive w/ the R6, and it may be down to the type of car or driving style employed as to which is ultimately quicker for you.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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^ ^ I agree. If they are like an R6 don't use them anywhere but on the track. Not only would it be a complete waste of money to DD them, but when you would need them on track, they would be hard as a rock.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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thank you for your reply, guys.
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