BF Goodrich G-Force KD's vs. Toyo Proxes T1-S

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3Wheeler

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Mazda3 GFX Sedan, M/T

• Sep 29, 2004

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I'm trying to decide which summer rubber to go with -- BF Goodrich G-Force KD's, or Toyo Proxes T1-S's.

Handling is my only criteria. It's my understanding that the KD's will outhandle the Toyo's (or anything else) when it's dry. The question is, what about when it's wet? Of course, you should slow down somewhat if it's wet, especially if it hasn't rained awhile because of the muck on the road, but I'd still like to drive fairly fast even when it's wet.

The Toyo's have a great reputation as a wet-handling tire. Does anybody know how the KD's do when it's wet?

Thx.

 

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ag bullet

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2004 Mazda 3 Hatchback,MTX

• Sep 29, 2004

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If you can find them in the size you want, go for the BFG G-Force Sports. Supposed tp be great in the wet and just as good in the dry.

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgapp/catalog/tires/gforcesport.jsp

Compared to the KDs....

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgapp/catalog/tires/gforcetakd.jsp

I think that the sports are better all around and will not give you any issues should you get caught in bad weather.

 

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sndsgood

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04 mazda 3/01 sunfire

• Sep 30, 2004

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friend of mine had the t1-s and he said in the rain they sucked. and he was ready for new rubber after about 10k miles

 

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3Wheeler

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Mazda3 GFX Sedan, M/T

• Oct 2, 2004

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Thx for the replies, guys.

Interesting about the Proxes....some folks claim they're a dream when it's wet. Weird.

 

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jsmayda

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04 Mazda 3i

• Oct 6, 2004

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toyo proxes

toyos are the worst tires I have ever owned. I hate them with a extreme prejudice. suck in the rain, suck for off the line traction, and dont hold the road.

If you want cheap tires for your suv with 22"s buy them. For anything else, oh hell no.......

 

Last edited: Oct 6, 2004

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Mikey444

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Mazda 3 & RX-8

• Oct 6, 2004

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Now I know not to buy TOyo's