The BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2 ("KDW" for Key feature: Dry and Wet traction, the “2” is our addition identifying that this is the second generation g-Force T/A KDW is the Ultra High Performance summer tire that was developed to provide blend a dramatic-looking, ultra high performance tread design with superior dry and wet road performance. The BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2 is available in sizes for drivers of the world's hottest sports cars, coupes, sedans and light trucks.
The g-Force T/A KDW-2 features large tread blocks to enhance dry road stability, handling and wear under high torque loads, while rounded shoulder profiles help provide feedback for the driver communicating the tire's progressive and predictable characteristics as they reach their limits of adhesion. A silica-reinforced tread compound with wide circumferential and lateral grooves form a directional tread design to speed water evacuation, improve wet traction and reduce the risk of hydroplaning. This basic tread design technology is shared with the g-Force T/A radial racing rain tires used in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Trans Am Series. Internally, the twin steel belts are reinforced by BFGoodrich's ETEC (Equal TEnsion Containment) System which uses spirally-wound nylon strips to provide excellent strength, consistent footprint pressure and maximum contact area under Y-speed rated conditions while it reduces weight and helps provide more uniform ride quality. The g-Force T/A KDW-2 tires feature g-Control sidewall inserts to resist deflection and generate cornering force while rim protector ribs help protect alloy wheels from curb damage.
The g-Force T/A KDW-2 tires feature subtle black letter styling and will initially be available in selected sizes., Sizes will expand throughout the year to include 60-, 55-, 50-, 45-, 40- and 35-series, V- and Z-speed rated sizes for 17" to 24" wheel diameters.
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Lowball VIP Member
Registered: November 2002 Location: You're under arrest *****es! Posts: 1678
Review Date: Mon December 15, 2003
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $146.00
| Rating: 7
Pros:
Great wet weather tire, pretty quite, cool tread pattern
Cons:
soft side wall, may not be suitable for track use
When I 1st purchased these tires I loved them. Great street performance, smooth, pretty quite, nice street grip, and great in the rain.
For track use you may have to increase the tire pressure due to a softer side wall. I think the KD's have the better side wall and better dry performance but not as good in the wet.
Over all a nice tire and they cost less than S-03's, but not as much grip.
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poot Registered User
Registered: May 2003 Location: miami Posts: 28
Review Date: Sun April 18, 2004
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $178.00
| Rating: 9
Pros:
Great look, grip, price
Cons:
the tires are great, sonce I've had them I've not had a problem with grip whatsoever. For the price, I really don't think you could get a better tire
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keirnna VIP Member
Registered: November 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 2553
Review Date: Fri July 8, 2005
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $130.00
| Rating: 10
Pros:
Great wet grip, and great dry drip
Cons:
noisy
These are by far the best street tires I have ever driven on. The wet grip is amazing. Going 130 MPH in pouring rain was not even challenging with these. I\'ve never even hydroplaned with these tires. The only downfall is they are noisy, and they tend to make a lot of noise when breaking traction, so it it hard to be descrete with these tires. They also have lasted over 15k miles of very hard driving and 3 track days.
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rtakashi Registered User
Registered: September 2004 Location: hawaii: i gotta wash my car! Posts: 1250
Review Date: Wed July 27, 2005
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $150.00
| Rating: 9
Pros:
good all weather tire dry and wet
Cons:
limited tire sizes
these are the best tires i used so far...
good street tire, great in the rain. i would buy these tire again.
wrxlover Registered User
Registered: March 2003 Location: bucks county, PA Posts: 113
Review Date: Tue September 6, 2005
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $150.00
| Rating: 10
Pros:
excellent handling, look, price, and comments
Cons:
noiser than stock, exhaust will solve that
These tires are in my own opinion the best tires you can get for the price. well worth the money paid. from the no more squealing around turns to the agressive and mean looking tread pattern from behind, these are great tires.
only down side was that they are a little noisy, but an aftermarket exhaust will cover that noise.
vaj Registered User
Registered: April 2004 Location: killing bugs........ Posts: 202
Review Date: Thu January 5, 2006
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $150.00
| Rating: 8
Pros:
cheapish, readily available, great wet/street tire
Cons:
not the best dry traction, cycled out in 10,000 miles
After getting used to the stiff sidewalls and great grip of the stockers (RE 070) these leave something to be desired in terms of dry grip. 070\'s wore out in 9K, these wore out in 10K. After too many heat cycles these tires lose a lot of their grip even though they still have good tread depth. They are teh suk for auto-x (obviously.) Howl like banshees, even at 38+ psi. HOWEVER for a daily driven tire in moist climate they work very well. Where the 070\'s were unpredictable and scary these cut on through. Very little hydroplaning, low road noise, and a relatively soft ride. If you drive in the rain you will enjoy these tires. If you have a high horsepower car or you like to drive primarily in the dry, don\'t bother with these.
Honuboi79 Registered User
Registered: October 2004 Location: Waialua Posts: 76
Review Date: Wed October 17, 2007
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
Pros:
A++
Cons:
none
These tires are great wet or dry. Handles great,with Stock suspension even better with aftermarket suspension..I would buy these tires again and they look really good..
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