BFGoodrich Tires
g-Force T/A KD
Class: Max Performance Summer (Dry)
Tread Depth: 9/32"
Tread Design: Assymetric
Tread Wear: 200
Traction: AA
Temperature: A
Load Index/Speed Rating: 90Y
Price: $169
Contact: www.bfgoodrich.com
Overall Ranking: 13th
WET
Slalom: 5.053sec
Skidpan: 0.695g
Lap Time: 34.884sec
Braking from 50mph: 113.1ft
DRY
Slalom: 4.215sec
Skidpan: 0.934g
Lap Time: 30.012sec
Braking from 50mph: 79.3ft
The g-Force T/A KD is part of the BFGoodrich line of T/A tires. While most are in the lower Ultra High Performance class, the KD is marketed as Max Performance Summer. Designed for extreme dry performance, but with adequate wet handling, thanks in part to the combination of g-Control sidewalls, BlackTech compound and ETEC system for increased strength. The KD is a popular choice for performance cars looking for plenty of dry grip. Last year it finished fifth overall because it was the best in the dry and remained consistent in the wet. However, it dropped down the charts this year with very a poor performance in the wet.
Driver's Comments
DRY
Don: This is a very good tire, although probably not the best. It's consistent but its weakness was its bite after turn-in, which made you hesitant on the throttle. It was comfortable sliding and controllable but not especially sticky. Braking was good but not memorable.
Will: This has moved us up another level. It has a lot more grip, quicker turn-in and doesn't go away as it gets hot. I felt very confident in it and you could be aggressive, both with the brakes and throttle. It feels like you could push harder and harder.
WET
Don: These sucked. I'd put them at the bottom of the list for outright traction and braking so far. I found the car was sliding out of control and it was hard to get it back.
Will: They had no grip and offered no braking. As soon as you turn in they would lose grip, skid and you couldn't get on the power. I didn't like the transfer from braking to turn-in and you had to be very gentle with them.