![]() After a few years of the RE71s and the Rivals dominating the autox scene, it'll be interesting to see how the Yokohamas and the coming Falkens will stack up. BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5 Tires - Free Shipping on Orders Over 109 at Summit Racing Search by Make/Engine Search by Make/Model Filters In Stock. In my first points event this year, I ended up 8th of 124, with more time to come as I get used to the new car/tires. The first two events were in colder weather where it barely broke 50F, and the fronts finally started coming into their best range after probably the third run, and the rears never got beyond lukewarm. There are probably a number of contributing factors here, but the BFGs are probably best for those in hotter states. The g-Force Rival S 1.5 is BFGoodrich's Extreme Performance Summer tire developed for sports car, performance sedan and sports coupe driving enthusiasts who want their tires tuned to lower their run times in solo, autocross, time attack and hill climb events. The BFGs do like heat, and it's harder to get heat in them than it was on the Focus with the RE-71Rs. The initial impression is that the grip is well beyond what I was used to on my old Focus ST. ![]() I've yet to see any sort of discernable wear, but I'll have to keep an eye on that. So far I've done 2 autox events on them, one being a test n tune which has amounted to roughly 12 runs on them. I've yet to drive them in the rain, but from what I've heard it's not good. On the street, they are certainly loud and tramline on some pavements pretty bad. Despite the poke, there is zero rubbing on an otherwise stock car. BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S (4-Rib Tread Pattern) BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S (4-Rib Tread Pattern) P275/35ZR18 87W LL Passenger Car BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S. ![]() I drove them around on my commute for a few days when I first put them on to see if there were any rubbing issues that needed to be addressed. It is 305/30-19 at all 4 corners, which for the most part fits, other than some poke beyond the fenders. Back in 1998, BFGoodrich rolled out the g-Force T/A KD to fill in the gap between R-compound track tires and Ultra High Performance tires of the day. With proper and safe operation on “roval” road courses necessitating increased air pressure to compensate for the vertical loading exerted by the track banking.After buying my Camaro intended for autox/daily use, I bought a set of wheels/tires specifically for autocross. Use on road courses in time attack formats requires proper care and feeding. Rival S is primarily intended as a low-speed autocross tire. Remember to ensure maximum performance vehicle set-up, tire pressure, and temperature monitoring is imperative. Official Tire Evolution Performance Driving SchoolĪvailable exclusively through BFGoodrich USA and Canadian race tire distributors: UTQG 200 Molded tread depth 7.2/32 Available in popular in 15-18 sizes for enduro circuit racing or track days: 205/50-15, 225/45-15. Rival tires feature a three rib (255mm and smaller) or four rib (275mm and larger) tread design depending on section widthĬategory exclusive all Rival models are designed, engineered, and Made in USA BFGoodrich g-Force Rival Official Tire of Super Production Challenge, Quebec, Canada. SCCA National Solo legal Street (S), Street Touring (ST), and Classic American Muscle (CAM) classes requiring UTQG 200 minimumĪlso eligible for autocross competition in Good Guys Pro-Touring Autocross, Optima Ultimate Streetcar, and Tire Rack One Lap of America.ġ3 popular sizes in 15″-19″ seat diameters: Tested at Lincoln Air Park on 2014 Tire Rack Solo Nationals West course with SCCA National Championship drivers and at Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds (LPG) Black Lake Updated compound for quicker warm-up, maximum dry, and improved wet grip sacrificing wear while still meeting UTQG 200 requirements.Įnhanced construction to improve shoulder wear on camber challenged cars For low-cost endurance road racing it will offer quick lap times, while sacrificing wear vs the original compound Rival. Rival S is an extreme high-performance street/autocross/track tire for national level SCCA Solo, Pro Solo and Pro Touring competitors sacrificing wear for quick warm-up and ultimate dry grip. Tyre Reviews Video – Jonathan Benson reviews 2oo Treadwear category July 2021 UPDATE – Grassroots Motorsports magazine tire test July 2018 See the preview in Grassroots Motorsports magazine June 2016. ![]() Rival S 1.5 is SCCA Solo legal in 13 sizes across 15″-19″ rim diameters. Rival S 1.5 - The same proven Rival S compound introduced in 2015 with enhanced internal construction to improve turn-in and transitional response during autocross competition. GForce Rival S 1.5 – Now Available in 18″ & 19″ ![]()
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