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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 04:39 AM
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BF-Goodrich G-Force good enough for Snow?

Hey,

Im heading up to Tahoe for the weekend, I was wondering if these tires will be sufficient to go on snow without chains. These are rating as ultra high performance all season tires. So will it be OK without chains.

Thanks,
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Masatak
Hey,

Im heading up to Tahoe for the weekend, I was wondering if these tires will be sufficient to go on snow without chains. These are rating as ultra high performance all season tires. So will it be OK without chains.

Thanks,

Maybe, kinda, depends - how deep? Ice? Take it slow!
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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they're better than worn re-92's on snow & ice, but not by much; take it slow!
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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if they arent M+S rated, i would doubt you would make it up easy, but cant hurt to try.

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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 07:45 AM
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by the way, I thought they were rated as ultra-hi-po summer tires?...

How are they in spring-fall? Sidewall stiffness/road noise/wear?

I have a set in the basement, can't wait to put them on!
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Originally Posted by Masatak
Hey,

Im heading up to Tahoe for the weekend, I was wondering if these tires will be sufficient to go on snow without chains. These are rating as ultra high performance all season tires. So will it be OK without chains.

Thanks,

Which of the G-Force are they?
Not all are summer
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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I was refering to the g-force sports in my posts...
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