New BFG g-Force Sport COMP-2
9/14/12, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JPC
ok
ordered a set of BFG Sport Comp2 today in OEM sizes
should be on the Boss next week
....Pirelli are gone...@ 14k miles.... 3 track events....
ordered a set of BFG Sport Comp2 today in OEM sizes
should be on the Boss next week
....Pirelli are gone...@ 14k miles.... 3 track events....
9/15/12, 04:45 AM
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9/17/12, 10:27 AM
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So....I was pretty set on getting these for my Boss when the tires go. I got to race on them last week at Track Attack. Let's go over the story:
Day 1 - Boss wearing Pilot Sports. Sticky as hell - no problems all day.
Day 2 - GT wearing Comp 2's. First session of the day I went off track twice including an 80 mph spin on a switchback. The grip just wasn't there. I had to bring my speed down quite a bit because these tires just couldn't handle it. I was uncomfortable most of the day as I felt like I was always on the edge of losing grip.
I don't know if I can justify the Pilot Sport price, but if you can I say go for it because they are amazing.
Day 1 - Boss wearing Pilot Sports. Sticky as hell - no problems all day.
Day 2 - GT wearing Comp 2's. First session of the day I went off track twice including an 80 mph spin on a switchback. The grip just wasn't there. I had to bring my speed down quite a bit because these tires just couldn't handle it. I was uncomfortable most of the day as I felt like I was always on the edge of losing grip.
I don't know if I can justify the Pilot Sport price, but if you can I say go for it because they are amazing.
9/17/12, 10:32 AM
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So....I was pretty set on getting these for my Boss when the tires go. I got to race on them last week at Track Attack. Let's go over the story:
Day 1 - Boss wearing Pilot Sports. Sticky as hell - no problems all day.
Day 2 - GT wearing Comp 2's. First session of the day I went off track twice including an 80 mph spin on a switchback. The grip just wasn't there. I had to bring my speed down quite a bit because these tires just couldn't handle it. I was uncomfortable most of the day as I felt like I was always on the edge of losing grip.
I don't know if I can justify the Pilot Sport price, but if you can I say go for it because they are amazing.
Day 1 - Boss wearing Pilot Sports. Sticky as hell - no problems all day.
Day 2 - GT wearing Comp 2's. First session of the day I went off track twice including an 80 mph spin on a switchback. The grip just wasn't there. I had to bring my speed down quite a bit because these tires just couldn't handle it. I was uncomfortable most of the day as I felt like I was always on the edge of losing grip.
I don't know if I can justify the Pilot Sport price, but if you can I say go for it because they are amazing.
9/17/12, 01:18 PM
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Crap
DT called me back rears 285-35-19 on back order til Nov/Dec
....so now I need to find another tire...
maybe S04's....came in second on Car and Driver tire report:
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...osition-page-9
DT called me back rears 285-35-19 on back order til Nov/Dec
....so now I need to find another tire...
maybe S04's....came in second on Car and Driver tire report:
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...osition-page-9
9/17/12, 06:38 PM
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the gts dont handle as well as the boss so you cant drive it like one..... i didnt have any issues with the gt not spinning it out and i was keeping up with the guys in the fr500s...... a few spots i was faster a few spots they managed to use there car properly and pulled away from me.... i'm pretty sure i lapped everyone else in the gt's the second day just just ask Further we both had the same day to hit the track
9/18/12, 11:22 AM
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the gts dont handle as well as the boss so you cant drive it like one..... i didnt have any issues with the gt not spinning it out and i was keeping up with the guys in the fr500s...... a few spots i was faster a few spots they managed to use there car properly and pulled away from me.... i'm pretty sure i lapped everyone else in the gt's the second day just just ask Further we both had the same day to hit the track
The suspension setup on the track prepped GT is pretty close to the Boss. I felt the tires were the weak point. If you disagree thats ok - I mean what else is the internet for? :P
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7/21/14, 02:43 PM
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Another tire option:
Mickey Thompson Street Comp
255-40-19 $234 285-35-19 $248
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...&type=SS&bnr=y
Street Comp
The Ultimate UHP Tire For American Muscle
The Mickey Thompson Street Comp tire is built for ultra high performance applications. The Street Comp provides incredible traction, crisp handling, and high speed cornering ability with the outstanding appearance you?d expect from Mickey Thompson. Compounded for both dry and wet traction and a with a 300 AA A UTQG rating, the Street Comp will improve the look and handling of your muscle car.
Mickey Thompson Street Comp
255-40-19 $234 285-35-19 $248
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...&type=SS&bnr=y
Street Comp
The Ultimate UHP Tire For American Muscle
The Mickey Thompson Street Comp tire is built for ultra high performance applications. The Street Comp provides incredible traction, crisp handling, and high speed cornering ability with the outstanding appearance you?d expect from Mickey Thompson. Compounded for both dry and wet traction and a with a 300 AA A UTQG rating, the Street Comp will improve the look and handling of your muscle car.
- Asymmetric Tread Design
- Superior Wet and Dry Performance
- Delivers Crisp and Tight Steering Response
- UTQG 300 AA A
So now I'm thinking about what to replace them with, and have been leaning toward the Mickeys. I've read reviews that the MT's are very quiet. Anyone know? At this point, I am just looking for the quietest summer tire. Preferring 255s on my 19x8.5 rims all around.
7/28/14, 12:22 PM
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Anyone else here tried the Mickey Thompsons? I recently bought a set of the BFG Sport Comp2s and was disappointed by the extra road noise compared to the factory BFG all-seasons my 2007 GT Convertible came with. Since I drive with the top down 90% of the time road noise is very important to me. I then swapped those tires/rims for a set of 19" GT/CS rims with OEM P-Zeros and while they are ultra quiet, grip SUCKS.
So now I'm thinking about what to replace them with, and have been leaning toward the Mickeys. I've read reviews that the MT's are very quiet. Anyone know? At this point, I am just looking for the quietest summer tire. Preferring 255s on my 19x8.5 rims all around.
So now I'm thinking about what to replace them with, and have been leaning toward the Mickeys. I've read reviews that the MT's are very quiet. Anyone know? At this point, I am just looking for the quietest summer tire. Preferring 255s on my 19x8.5 rims all around.
7/28/14, 12:43 PM
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Good to know! I wasn't aware there is a P-Zero summer. I will check it out. I'm getting very close to a purchase.
7/29/14, 09:53 AM
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Just my input, I have the BFG Comp 2s and love them! The look, the grip, the treadwear even! The price is also awesome! I actually run the rear size tire on all fours. Creates a really nice bulge and since I don't track it (yet), it doesn't have to be perfect.
7/29/14, 10:38 AM
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Can you post a pic? What size are you running? What kind of effect does the bulge have on performance/cornering? I have the stock 245/45-19's and was thinking of upgrading to 255/40-19's, but if I can go higher I would like to, i just don't know how that would look or feel.
7/29/14, 02:31 PM
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285/35-19 on all four corners.
And to be honest, I actually bought the car, used, with this set up.
Still has staggered wheels though, i made sure to measure that when I brought it home.
As far as handling goes, for just aggressive street use, great! I have ZERO experience with this car at the track though... any kind of track so far.
I love the look and it actually doesn't look like it bulges more than the rear does... but then again, it only sits 1/4" wider on each side of the wheel so no wonder.
As far as some would probably assume understeer... nope. Not once... but then again, no track use so far.
I'd like to see some in the normal size just to see if the increase in width is worth the cost when I go to buy new tires.
And to be honest, I actually bought the car, used, with this set up.
Still has staggered wheels though, i made sure to measure that when I brought it home.
As far as handling goes, for just aggressive street use, great! I have ZERO experience with this car at the track though... any kind of track so far.
I love the look and it actually doesn't look like it bulges more than the rear does... but then again, it only sits 1/4" wider on each side of the wheel so no wonder.
As far as some would probably assume understeer... nope. Not once... but then again, no track use so far.
I'd like to see some in the normal size just to see if the increase in width is worth the cost when I go to buy new tires.
7/29/14, 03:34 PM
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Nice. Any spacers on that? If not, looks like 285's are the way to go. What are you rim sizes exactly?
I was also worried about understeer issues with that much rubber up front, but if you say it's not an issue, I believe you. I wonder if it makes a difference on a 2007 vs. 2012. Probably not I'm thinking.
I was also worried about understeer issues with that much rubber up front, but if you say it's not an issue, I believe you. I wonder if it makes a difference on a 2007 vs. 2012. Probably not I'm thinking.