Tire question (BFG KDW)

[-=Jeff=-]

So I have a chance to get a set of KDW tire for my car for a great price. I am checking on tire code/Mfg date

Anyway, they would be replacing Michelin Pilot sports. before I buy them I wanted to get an idea of how good the tires are..

THANKS

[USAZR1]

Michelins are the best,IMHO. The KDW's are probably on par with a Nitto.
I have heard numerous people complain about excessive road noise with the KDW's.

[Z06scentair]

While they may exhibit a bit more road noise than other brands, i've had good luck with several set on the c5 Z06 cars.

Once there hot they stick pretty nicely.

If its a good deal get them, they haven't been manufactured in atleast three years.

[-=Jeff=-]

What is a good deal? Front have 500 miles rears are new

Oh 275/35-18 and 335/30-18 for my Shelby wheels

[Z06scentair]

Jeff

If I remember correctly discount tire was $550 for a set when they were blowing them out of inventory

[-=Jeff=-]

For a set of 4? In stock ZR-1 sizes?

[Z06scentair]

For a set of 4? In stock ZR-1 sizes?

Jeff

The last set I bought was two years ago. DT was moving out the KDW inventory as it was being discontinued.

Sizes were stock Z06 sizes

265/40/17 front
295/35/18 rear

548 shipped to my door

[-=Jeff=-]

Hmm deal to me is not that good.. But close.. Need to look at my current tires too

[XfireZ51]

Hmm deal to me is not that good.. But close.. Need to look at my current tires too

Jeff,

My first ZR had KDWs on it when I bought it. In the typical rain storm you get in May in Kentucky, these tires were downright scary. I couldn't go slow enough to feel safe. This was in 2007. Can't imagine these would be even close to the Pilot Sports.

[ZZZZZR1]

KDW's are great tires and reasonably priced

You do get a bit of road noise and they are more of a summer tire. Might not be that great in the rain

I've had great success with Michelin PS2's but they are pricey

:cheers:

David

[-=Jeff=-]

Thanks.. Guess I ned to check tread on my PS tires, if they still have life then I might pass on these

[-=Jeff=-]

Date codes:

Fronts are 47th week of 2011. Rears are 40th week of 2013..

Fronts have 500 miles, rears are NEW

[Paul Workman]

Maybe if you're familiar with D3s, this (some first-hand) might help with the KDWs (I had).

A 2008 ish? Car And Driver skid pad test l saw put the KDWs @ the top of all the tires tested; pulling over .95+G. Second to them in that test was the Goodyear -D3's pulling (IIRC) .93(ish) on the dry pad.

However, the KDWs really sucked in the wet skid pad portion; pulling only .5x G's, down from the high .90s on dry. But, more important, they were not "well behaved" when they lost traction in the wet (primarily): they broke traction suddenly as opposed to transitioning into a controlled skid!

And, from personal experience, should I go for a bit of winter driving, they would get hard and "greasy" on dry pavement, and down right scary slick on a patch of ice or packed snow. And too, in that regard, the D3's weren't much better when they got cold. I got the sense one really had to watch his P's n Q's (read: NO spirited driving below 30ºF) on either.

[-=Jeff=-]

Yeah I should consider rain/wet driving although I don't get caught in rain that often.. I guess when I look at the what these will cost VS a NEW set of PS2s.. the KDWs sound like a good deal

[mike100]

I still have a set...I'm almost ashamed to tell y'all the date codes, but they are bagged, tagged, and waiting to be mounted.
Got these from a guy in L.A. and yes...they are wide like the GS-D3's

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c265/mschrameck/Cars/DSC06284.jpg~original (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/mschrameck/media/Cars/DSC06284.jpg.html)

[Z06scentair]

Keep in mind Vredestein is still making tires in stock and larger sizes.

[XfireZ51]

Keep in mind Vredestein is still making tires in stock and larger sizes.


I was very interested in the Vredestein tires. Unfortunately, the size availability is a bit of hit and miss looking at their website.

[-=Jeff=-]

Tires I can get well cost less than $700

[Hib Halverson]

So I have a chance to get a set of KDW tire for my car for a great price. I am checking on tire code/Mfg date

Anyway, they would be replacing Michelin Pilot sports. before I buy them I wanted to get an idea of how good the tires are..

THANKS

Why would you want to replace Pilot Sports with the KDW?

[-=Jeff=-]

Why would you want to replace Pilot Sports with the KDW?

If the Pilot Sports are worn out and these are a good price i would switch.. But I think I still have life on them.

Unfortunately I don't have the funds for a new set of PS tires. but it looks as if I don't need them for a couple years so I will probably pass on the KDWs.

Still determining what I will do and need to confirm the tread depth on my current tires