BF Goodrich drag radials question

[toofastforyou]

I'm interested in buying some BF Goodrich 325-50-15 drag radial tires but there seems to be two different kinds of thread for them...I posted two pictures below to show what I mean.

1° the picture on the left has the thread I want , but I can't seem to find them on Summit's site...

2° the picture on the right shows the "criss-cross" type thread which I find on Summit's site but I don't really like these..:frown:

Are there two different part numbers, one for for each kind, or was there one style that was discontinued and replaced by the other?

Thanks,

Claude.

 

[jasjamz]

BFGoodrich g-Force T/A Drag Radial Tire 53931 - eBay (item 390294459159 end time Apr-03-11 02:51:26 PDT)

I would try a local BF Goodrich dealer. Says in the ad picture may not be the actual product.

 

[jdpolzin]

I'm partial to the second design if you plan to use the car in wet weather. You'll have to check availability in the size you need though! -----jeremy

 

[SPOOLFOOL2]

I'm going to tell ya straight up on this one. DON'T DO IT (the ones on the left). The BFG DRs hook ok when dry, but are unsafe in the smallest amount of water. It's as if they turn into bars of soap. Where you live, I'd think about Nitto DRs for wet and dry street duty. Or, if you want something that hooks better but will only last a few thousand miles, I highly recommend the the Micky Thompson DRs.

Happy spooling.

Mike Barnard

 

[TurboTnZ06]

BFG has 2 different styles, you'll have to call them to confirm when you order, since you do not want the old school BFG's.

Take a look at the M&H too:

(b) 325/50R15

 

[toofastforyou]

Thanks guys for your replies...I wonder if these (Mickey Thompson's) are good?...

Claude.

 

[jdpolzin]

Thanks guys for your replies...I wonder if these (Mickey Thompson's) are good?...

Claude.

These are the best choice...... but they dont last long for street driving.

 

[toofastforyou]

These are the best choice...... but they dont last long for street driving.

Thanks "jd"...

Last question...: Do some of you here have pictures showing these tires on the car and in which you can see the thread pattern (for size 325-50-15) ?...
Thanks,

Claude. :wink:

 

[SPOOLFOOL2]

Great tires.

Here's a 275/60/15.

Happy spooling.

Mike Barnard

 

[toofastforyou]

Here's a 275/60/15.

Happy spooling.

Mike Barnard

Thanks Mike...Looks good!...I guess the 325's would look about the same, only wider...

Claude.

P.S: ANYONE ELSE ?

 

[vacuum 6]

Thanks guys for your replies...I wonder if these (Mickey Thompson's) are good?...

Claude.

A LOT better than the BFG DRs.

 

[TurboBob]

I'm going to tell ya straight up on this one. DON'T DO IT (the ones on the left). The BFG DRs hook ok when dry, but are unsafe in the smallest amount of water. It's as if they turn into bars of soap. Where you live, I'd think about Nitto DRs for wet and dry street duty. Or, if you want something that hooks better but will only last a few thousand miles, I highly recommend the the Micky Thompson DRs.

Happy spooling.

Mike Barnard

My experience has been quite the opposite. I have run the 255/50-16 size as a daily tire for many years. Rain or shine, long trips, etc. They are fine even in moderate rain until the tread is completely gone.

Mine are bald, on a damp road they are fine still, but not good in moderate rain. I will be buying another pair this spring.

just my .02

Bob

 

[87gninpa]

I ran the 255/50/16 BFG's (the ones on the left in the pic) for a while on GTA wheels and never had any issues. They actually lasted quite a while. Only got caught in rain once on the Jersey Turnpike. Kept her at 60 and was just fine.

 

[toofastforyou]

A LOT better than the BFG DRs.

Ok, thanks!...But what about their characteristics on wet pavement?...(the M/T's that is...)

At first I was thinking of getting some BFG's, but after reading some of your replies, I'm leaning more towards the M/T's...:redface:

Claude.

 

[Scott Atk]

275/60 vs. 325/50

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Been running BFG's for years, never had an issue with them.

 

[vacuum 6]

Ok, thanks!...But what about their characteristics on wet pavement?...(the M/T's that is...)

At first I was thinking of getting some BFG's, but after reading some of your replies, I'm leaning more towards the M/T's...:redface:

Claude.

The only water my Buick sees is the water box.

Just to clarify I like the MTDR better cuz I’ve had better luck hooking with them over the BFG DRs.

 

[scojack_2001]

Ok, thanks!...But what about their characteristics on wet pavement?...(the M/T's that is...)

At first I was thinking of getting some BFG's, but after reading some of your replies, I'm leaning more towards the M/T's...:redface:

Claude.

Claude, Ive bought two sets of M/Ts brand new. 255/50/16. Both were great in dry weather and decent in light/moderate rain when new. Even when they had some tread left they werent that bad. But I got caught out in the rain on the bald... That was fun!

The M/Ts will last if you have another pair of wheels for them, or if the car doesn't see that much mileage. I got about 7K out of each set.

If your looking to do alot of driving, I'd look into the BFG or Nittos personally.