In the market for tires now, but can't help thin king like this...

http://www.topgear.com/uk/jeremy-cla...res-2012-05-22

 

new video on BFG from Tire Rack:

 

I'm getting closer to tire replacement.
anyone have the BFG yet?

or comment on the tires you do have (other than Pirellis)

 

I'm probably going to get tires in the spring. I've currently got the Falken FK452s and I'm not thrilled with them. Plenty of grip, along with plenty of road noise.

I'm still debating on these or a set of Conti's for the next set.

 

I swapped to Bridgestones Pole Positions. Too much sidewall flex make for a bouncier ride. Front turn in feels crisper but tail comes around easier. Feels like I gained some grip but lost balance. Thinking of returning to stock P-Zeros.

 

I have BFGs KDWs on my 2000 as well. Great tires. I couldn't swing them for my 11 but sure wish I could have. Even the tread pattern looks awesome.

 

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.

• Asymmetric Tread Design
• Superior Wet and Dry Performance
• Delivers Crisp and Tight Steering Response
• UTQG 300 AA A

 

Mickey Thompson Sport Comp video:

 

I talked with a Pirelli and an SRT engineer a few weeks back about the OE P-Zero on our Boss Mustangs. According to the Pirelli engineer, the P-Zero's were specifically designed for our cars to achieve maximum performance. When you purchase P-Zero's from a distributor like the Tire Rack, you need to request OE P-Zero's because their construction in specific to our cars and not all P-Zero's are created equal. The SRT Viper engineer who happens to be a close friend of mine agreed with all the statements made by the Pirelli guy.

 

I feel sad then that they spent all that time and money to make what I would consider just an OK tire.

 

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...omparison-test

• + Ninth: Pirelli P Zero
• + Eighth: Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec
• + Seventh: Toyo Proxes R1R
• + Sixth: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
• + Fifth: Continental ExtremeContact DW
• + Fourth: Hankook Ventus R-S3
• + Third: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
• + Second: Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position
• + First: Michelin Pilot Super Sport

 

I brought this specific test up to the two engineers and their opinion was that since the test was performed on a different vehicle it wasn't relative to how these tires would perform on our cars. It's not an "apples to apples" test.

 

Fair enough, esp when you consider the Boss 302 has staggered setup. The biggest grain of salt I consider is that Ford, the bean counters, and engineers have to account for a crap ton of financial, legal, profitability, and warranty factors for all 70,80, 90, 100k+ of production units.

An educated consumer can make the best choice based upon their desired level of performance, ride quality, durability, and value. I just put a set of Kuhmo Ectsa ASX all seasons on the wife's '11 GT. I fully expect these to deliver superior performance and values based on our needs.

For my Boss I expect to replace the OEM rubber with something else.

 

I have these on my boss now
...... Love them sides wear alittle harder during autcross the. The factory's ..... I did have to change the rear tire size slightly since proper one isn't ready yet .......

2754019 is the rear tire I used available now .....

 

Q: you have the BFG G-force Sport Comp-2?

 

How's the road noise with the BFGs?

 

Really don't. Notice much road noise ..... Although I have long tubes high flow cats and never. Close the side pipe

 

do you have a picture of the 275-40-19 mount on rear OEM Boss rim?
does it fit ok?

 

I have 245/35ZR20 up front and 275/40ZR20 in the back. I love these tires!

 

take a look for yourself