I'm done with BFGoodrich!

G-Rex · 03-03-2009, 02:22 PM

Bastages!

I love their car tires. They work very well on my Corvette, and I get ridiculously good mileage from them. However, I've had it!

The rears wear out about twice as fast as the fronts

, so every other set of rears, I replace the fronts as well. This time, I'm on my odd replacement where I don't replace the fronts. It seems BFGoodrich not only quit making the particular rear replacement to match the front tire, but they quit making the right size completely! So, I can't get a BFGoodrich tire at all in the proper rear size, meaning I can either mis-match brands front to rear, or I can put on a full set of tires when I don't need the fronts yet.

The sizes I'm looking at aren't cheap either.

I'll probably end up replacing them all, because I'm OCD like that, but still. It pisses me off.

Corey · 03-03-2009, 02:24 PM

The simple solution is to replace the Vette. Two collisions, discontinued tires, and high miles. It's all downhill from here man.

Mr Lefty · 03-03-2009, 07:51 PM

I love the BFG A/T's awesome trucks

azoomm · 03-03-2009, 07:57 PM

Hey Trace,

Give Paul a ring - (512) 336-7403. If he can't help you... no one can.

JoJoYZF · 03-03-2009, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

The simple solution is to replace the Vette. Two collisions, discontinued tires, and high miles. It's all downhill from here man.

Very true, and Ill even take it off his hands for him.

Corey · 03-04-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Very true, and Ill even take it off his hands for him.

His car is cursed!

Quick281 · 03-04-2009, 12:14 AM

Hmmm, my Mustang has the same rear tire wear problem but I don't have BF Goodrich.

Is this wear normal or do I have a car virus?

marko138 · 03-04-2009, 08:09 AM

I used to run the A/T's...loved them! Now I'm running the Long Trails. Not bad either...though I'd rather have the AT's.

'73 H1 Triple · 03-04-2009, 07:56 PM

What generation Corvette? If it's a C3, I can make you a great deal on a set of 255/60-15's. I put less than 2K on them ( no burnouts either) and ended up putting a set of Pirellis on my '77

Jeff

G-Rex · 03-04-2009, 07:58 PM

It's a C4.

The sizes are 285-40-ZR17 and 255-45-ZR17.

Oddballs to say the least. So far, the only other car I've found that takes the same size pair is a 2000 model Ferrari. Great. Just great.

03-03-2009, 02:22 PM	#1
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I'm done with BFGoodrich! Bastages! I love their car tires. They work very well on my Corvette, and I get ridiculously good mileage from them. However, I've had it! The rears wear out about twice as fast as the fronts , so every other set of rears, I replace the fronts as well. This time, I'm on my odd replacement where I don't replace the fronts. It seems BFGoodrich not only quit making the particular rear replacement to match the front tire, but they quit making the right size completely! So, I can't get a BFGoodrich tire at all in the proper rear size, meaning I can either mis-match brands front to rear, or I can put on a full set of tires when I don't need the fronts yet. The sizes I'm looking at aren't cheap either. I'll probably end up replacing them all, because I'm OCD like that, but still. It pisses me off. __________________

03-03-2009, 02:24 PM	#2
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	The simple solution is to replace the Vette. Two collisions, discontinued tires, and high miles. It's all downhill from here man. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

03-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#4
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Hey Trace, Give Paul a ring - (512) 336-7403. If he can't help you... no one can. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

03-04-2009, 12:14 AM	#7
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Hmmm, my Mustang has the same rear tire wear problem but I don't have BF Goodrich. Is this wear normal or do I have a car virus? __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

03-04-2009, 07:58 PM	#10
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	It's a C4. The sizes are 285-40-ZR17 and 255-45-ZR17. Oddballs to say the least. So far, the only other car I've found that takes the same size pair is a 2000 model Ferrari. Great. Just great. __________________

03-03-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I love the BFG A/T's awesome trucks

03-04-2009, 07:56 PM	#9
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	What generation Corvette? If it's a C3, I can make you a great deal on a set of 255/60-15's. I put less than 2K on them ( no burnouts either) and ended up putting a set of Pirellis on my '77 Jeff