New Information on the 5L, DI and 2010
5/14/08 | 05:57 PM
#161
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I'd like to counter with Porsche, BMW and Mercedes dont have a problem with this, their cars are equipped with factory summer tires on various performance models.
And I'd also like to point out that very few summer tires are exclusively designed for a dry environment. Wet handling is a major consideration when designing a tire. Take BFG for instance, I can think of only two tires that are designed with little consideration for the rain, the R1 and the Drag Radial, both are essentially DOT approved competition tires. The rest of the line; KD, KDW, KDWS, G-Force Sport, G-Force Super Sport, Traction, ect are all designed for wet weather handling.
And I'd also like to point out that very few summer tires are exclusively designed for a dry environment. Wet handling is a major consideration when designing a tire. Take BFG for instance, I can think of only two tires that are designed with little consideration for the rain, the R1 and the Drag Radial, both are essentially DOT approved competition tires. The rest of the line; KD, KDW, KDWS, G-Force Sport, G-Force Super Sport, Traction, ect are all designed for wet weather handling.
5/15/08 | 07:20 PM
#162
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From: Bristol, TN
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/overv...t-a-kd/21.html
Check the BFG data page, the KD is designed for wet handling, just not to extent the KDW is. The KDW has sillica in the compund which enhances its wet capability compared to the KD. Then there are the tread depths, the KDW trades some grip for increased wet capability as well.
Both tires carry an AA traction rating which is more or less a general indicator of wet traction and braking.
Check the BFG data page, the KD is designed for wet handling, just not to extent the KDW is. The KDW has sillica in the compund which enhances its wet capability compared to the KD. Then there are the tread depths, the KDW trades some grip for increased wet capability as well.
Both tires carry an AA traction rating which is more or less a general indicator of wet traction and braking.
5/15/08 | 10:40 PM
#164
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so kdw is best in a saying cause its always rainin here in oklahoma and lol my sister almost ****ed my truck up cause she hydro plained across the freeway doing 80
once reason i drive fords not chevys
once reason i drive fords not chevys
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