OEM Tires ---->>>> BfGoodrich KDW G-Force
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OEM Tires ---->>>> BfGoodrich KDW G-Force
I have almost 34k on the car and it was time to change the tires. I did tons of research and decide to go with the BfGoodrich KDW G-Force tires. Seemed like a good tire for the price.
1st Impressions: The tires aren't giving me what the stock Dunlop's did. I loved being able to snap the wheel left to right and the car reacting so quickly. I feel as if I have lost some of that with these tires.
One of the main reasons why I purchased these were because everyone said they had great "steering response". I don't know if I need to put more air in them or what, but I have it up to 45 psi right now(I added some last night).
It feels like I need front and back sway bars. Anyone have any suggestions? Comments? Questions?
![](http://www.casmoe.com/Tire1.jpg)
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1st Impressions: The tires aren't giving me what the stock Dunlop's did. I loved being able to snap the wheel left to right and the car reacting so quickly. I feel as if I have lost some of that with these tires.
One of the main reasons why I purchased these were because everyone said they had great "steering response". I don't know if I need to put more air in them or what, but I have it up to 45 psi right now(I added some last night).
It feels like I need front and back sway bars. Anyone have any suggestions? Comments? Questions?
![](http://www.casmoe.com/Tire1.jpg)
![](http://www.casmoe.com/Tire2.jpg)
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They are an awesome looking tire, but I have read many posts about the sidewalls being far from stiff enough. 45 PSI is too much, and even then, it is not going to stiffen the sidewall. I would drop back to 35 PSI and that way they are not so hard and give you a sore back from the bouncing you will do.
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I think these tires are good. I have them on my eclipse and they are pretty nice. MUCH better than the stock tires that came on my 8. Also have to remember new tires do have a break in period and 45psi is WAY too high ... for me anyway.
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As for now, there is no way these tires are better than the stock Dunlo's. no way. I hope you're right about the break in period..........
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hm, this makes me think twice about ordering these tyres now. thanks for making this thread.
even though someone may've already posted feedback about 'em
-Cody
p.s. goodluck with another set if you go that route.
even though someone may've already posted feedback about 'em
-Cody
p.s. goodluck with another set if you go that route.
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I have them and I love them. I'm running a wider tire. 235/35/19. They are very loud but the grip is amazing.
I have run the stocks, Nitto NT555's, Falken FK451 GRb, and now BFG's and these are the best I have had.
I ripped through the Falkens in less than 4 months. They had HORRIBLE grip.
The Nittos lasted the longest but had terrible wet traction.
The stocks were a good all around tire. I sold them with my stock rims at 1700 mi.
The BFG's have great dry and wet traction, but they are loud as hell.
I have run the stocks, Nitto NT555's, Falken FK451 GRb, and now BFG's and these are the best I have had.
I ripped through the Falkens in less than 4 months. They had HORRIBLE grip.
The Nittos lasted the longest but had terrible wet traction.
The stocks were a good all around tire. I sold them with my stock rims at 1700 mi.
The BFG's have great dry and wet traction, but they are loud as hell.
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Originally Posted by avenger
What tire pressure did you run with your stock dunlops? Stock tire pressure isn't 45psi.
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Why don't you put the tire pressure down to 36 psi and see how it is. 45 is just too high. If it's 45 when it's cold its going to be much higher once the tire heats up.
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Since when did the RX8 come with Dunlaps as stock?
Stock tire is Bridgestone RE040's
Stock tire is Bridgestone RE040's
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Originally Posted by avenger
Why don't you put the tire pressure down to 36 psi and see how it is. 45 is just too high. If it's 45 when it's cold its going to be much higher once the tire heats up.
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