Goodyear vs. BF Goodrich "Z" rated? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Paul Workman · 11-12-2007

If you were driving primarily on highways and dry conditions - rain only by accident(!), sometimes spirited, where mileage was not the primary consideration, which would you go with?

TIA (Be gentle...I'm new to the Zs, and I think this grin on my face is permanant!!!

)

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FU · 11-12-2007

Goodyear F1-GSD3's are a great tire.
I have no experience with BFG's.

ZZZZZR1 · 11-12-2007

I have BFG KD's and they are "ok" in rain, but not recomended.

Go with Goodyear F1's

Do your shopping with that prices too, there are good prices on them.

11-12-2007

I run the KD's. They are fine in the rain. But are a problem in standing water. You have to be on your toes and alert.

In the dry, the KD's are awesome. I have a little problem blowing them away. but once they are hooked and cruising around a corner they are great.

I would seriously consider the Kumho V700 tires if you are looking for max performance and won't be driving in the wet.

Jagdpanzer · 11-12-2007

I just replaced the original GY GSCs that came on the car in 94 with a new set of GY F1 GS-D3s and man what a difference. Handling is a lot surer and they run a lot quieter as well. Can't tell you about how they are in the rain cause thats when the Z goes in the garage and I switch to the Mercedes which does quite well in it.

tomtom72 · 11-13-2007

D3's here & I like them very much......but mine is a DD so wet grip was my top consideration. The G/Y's are not affraid of puddles at all!

I would think that for your intended use the BFG's will be better, jmho. Ya have to really put heat into the D3's to see how good they are in the dry....and they will stick when hot. If you don't mind the smell of rubber in the dry, then the D3's at that point work very well.

WB9MCW · 11-13-2007

I HAVE DUNLOP AND THEY WORK WELL IN ALL CONDITIONS

SAMS CLUB WITH DAMAGE GUARANTEE JUST UNDER 1K INSTALLED IN 2003

VERY HAPPY WITH THEM

BTW---- where is Custer Park at? near Chicagoland?

Paul Workman · 11-14-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by WB9MCW

I HAVE DUNLOP AND THEY WORK WELL IN ALL CONDITIONS

SAMS CLUB WITH DAMAGE GUARANTEE JUST UNDER 1K INSTALLED IN 2003

VERY HAPPY WITH THEM

BTW---- where is Custer Park at? near Chicagoland?

Custer Park is about 25 miles south of Joliet

. There are a couple C4 drivers out here, but mine is the only Z that I'm aware of.

P.

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Goodyear vs. BF Goodrich "Z" rated? If you were driving primarily on highways and dry conditions - rain only by accident(!), sometimes spirited, where mileage was not the primary consideration, which would you go with? TIA (Be gentle...I'm new to the Zs, and I think this grin on my face is permanant!!!) P. Last edited by Paul Workman; 11-12-2007 at 06:00 PM.

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FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: Goodyear vs. BF Goodrich "Z" rated? Goodyear F1-GSD3's are a great tire. I have no experience with BFG's. __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237

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ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,690	Re: Goodyear vs. BF Goodrich "Z" rated? I have BFG KD's and they are "ok" in rain, but not recomended. Go with Goodyear F1's Do your shopping with that prices too, there are good prices on them.

11-12-2007	#4
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Goodyear vs. BF Goodrich "Z" rated? I run the KD's. They are fine in the rain. But are a problem in standing water. You have to be on your toes and alert. In the dry, the KD's are awesome. I have a little problem blowing them away. but once they are hooked and cruising around a corner they are great. I would seriously consider the Kumho V700 tires if you are looking for max performance and won't be driving in the wet.

11-12-2007	#5
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,658	Re: Goodyear vs. BF Goodrich "Z" rated? I just replaced the original GY GSCs that came on the car in 94 with a new set of GY F1 GS-D3s and man what a difference. Handling is a lot surer and they run a lot quieter as well. Can't tell you about how they are in the rain cause thats when the Z goes in the garage and I switch to the Mercedes which does quite well in it.

11-13-2007	#6
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Goodyear vs. BF Goodrich "Z" rated? D3's here & I like them very much......but mine is a DD so wet grip was my top consideration. The G/Y's are not affraid of puddles at all! I would think that for your intended use the BFG's will be better, jmho. Ya have to really put heat into the D3's to see how good they are in the dry....and they will stick when hot. If you don't mind the smell of rubber in the dry, then the D3's at that point work very well. __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

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WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Goodyear vs. BF Goodrich "Z" rated? I HAVE DUNLOP AND THEY WORK WELL IN ALL CONDITIONS SAMS CLUB WITH DAMAGE GUARANTEE JUST UNDER 1K INSTALLED IN 2003 VERY HAPPY WITH THEM BTW---- where is Custer Park at? near Chicagoland? __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln