Where the hell are some BFGoodrich 245 55 zr 18's

[jolt]

Got any? Something strange goin on at Goodrich. Call me, Joseph in South Lake Tahoe 530-577-1094 Thx

[duhtroll]

It seems they are on backorder for a while.

Order the BFG KDW2 (new tread design) 255/55/18. They are a bit bigger but will work even better than the OEMs and will fit the stock rims nicely.

-A

[maraudernkc]

Are those the fronts or the rears? I have two new sets of the rears.



It seems they are on backorder for a while.

Order the BFG KDW2 (new tread design) 255/55/18. They are a bit bigger but will work even better than the OEMs and will fit the stock rims nicely.

-A

[Mattsmerc]

try ebay under "marauder" I seen some there

[Mikeenh]

Just got 2 Tuesday.
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/BFGGForceTAKDWS245-55-18.htm

[MENINBLK]

It seems they are on backorder for a while.

Order the BFG KDW2 (new tread design) 255/55/18. They are a bit bigger but will work even better than the OEMs and will fit the stock rims nicely.

-A

They aren't better than the OEMs in the rain...
So be careful with these tires...

[duhtroll]

In my experience they are. Drove through all sorts of monsoons up to 80 MPH with no problems. Cornering was no problem either.

-A

[Rider90]

They aren't better than the OEMs in the rain...
So be careful with these tires...

I found out something new which goes against what I said before.

I had some time to test these out in a parking lot about, say, two weeks ago during a very heavy rain storm. It was a huge empty lot of a movie theater. I took off, turned hard, combinations, etc... and the rears performed very well. I would say better than OEM. BUT, these tires are absolutely hopeless if the pavement is wet and you hit any small amount of oil. I know what you're saying, but the OEMs handled that small spot of oil much better than these new KDW2s. It was the same turn performed countless times with the OEMs and the new tires, and I almost lose control with the new ones.

Theres my .02..

[BruteForce]

They aren't better than the OEMs in the rain...
So be careful with these tires...

Personal experience or second hand hearsay? I have the KDW2s on all 4 corners AND live in a pretty wet area (Pacific NW). My experience is that they *don't* slip as much as the OEMs did. No the OEMs weren't worn out. I replaced them with < 7K on 'em 'cause I like these better. Bigger, beefier, and a sporty tread pattern. The fact they are stickier came as a bonus. :D

[TAF]

The KDW2s are MUCH superior in the rain.

[STLR FN]

Guess it would depend on your skill level with the Marauder. Some people are better than others.... And I'm not saying your bad MENINBLK.
They aren't better than the OEMs in the rain...
So be careful with these tires...

[SergntMac]

The KDW2s are MUCH superior in the rain.I fully agree. Surprised?

Personal experience or second hand hearsay?
Sigh...If only we could get better at knowing the difference.

Waaaay too much second/third/"I know a guy who's cousin once owned an SHO that..." goes on here. If you did it, or, it happend to you, speak up. If not...

[ik04]

I have my last set of BF Goodrich 245/55-18s on now, for only a little longer!

As soon as I can get a loaner set or rear wheels, they are coming off forever and I will be 100% NITTO!

my tires of choice are the 245/45-18 NT555 in the front and the 295/45-18 NT555 in the rear.

The G-Force tires are rated well by most consumer groups, but they wear way too fast on the rear and slip too much for me...

The Nittos stick like crazy and look completely badass. They are a little expensive, but only by thirty or so bucks apiece. Gotta have 'em!

I'll send pictures when they are on and I hope to have them on before Woodward...

Kevin

[ap2003]

I thought I read somewhere that the tire patterns should match... I do not know why... but assuming it is... I have tried to find a combination of 255/55 and 235/50... R18... AND here is the hurdle... ALL WEATHER.. that means including snow... No luck

OK our kdws are not great in snow... but they do just fine with the tasks assigned (w/ help from the posi and the traction control) here in Chicago-land.

I know... The obvious suggestion is "buy snow tires"... but that is not a very appealing option to me due to storage.

There are so many people smarter than me out there... Any suggestion to what I would loose by going to two different tire designs that are from the same company... generally in the same performance class... but with different tread patterns...

Also, Anyone know why some tires are classified SUV tires? Seems tlike there are a lot of 255/55 out there that are suppose to be for SUVs

Thanks in Advance

Best Regards,
AP2003

[Rider90]

OK our kdws are not great in snow...
Well put!


Also, Anyone know why some tires are classified SUV tires? Seems tlike there are a lot of 255/55 out there that are suppose to be for SUVs
There are a lot of SUV tires in 255/55/18, I noticed this too. I guess it's time for some mud boggers :P

[2003DOHC]

Got any? Something strange goin on at Goodrich. Call me, Joseph in South Lake Tahoe 530-577-1094 Thx


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=66476&item=7986823199

Here is new set on ebay.

[bigslim]

Bel Tire here in the Detroit area has them. I had my hands on some before I got my Nittos.

[Marauderjack]

Cannot find tires......Cannot find a OEM radio.......WHAT NEXT????? :confused: :mad2: :argue: :shake:

Might as well have an EDSEL!!!! :fire:

Marauderjack :(

[rookie1]

Got any? Something strange goin on at Goodrich. Call me, Joseph in South Lake Tahoe 530-577-1094 Thx

Call your dealer, they got them within a week for me last week.

[Marauderjack]

My dealer cannot install or balance them...... :censor:

They are nice folks but not very fancy!! :shake:

I really want another brand that will last longer thjan 15K miles on the rear!! :mad2:

Goodyear has some that are close in size but retail for $350 eack....Yikes!!! :argue:

Marauderjack :cool:

[Rider90]

Might as well have an EDSEL!!!! :fire:

Marauderjack :(
:tmi: :tmi:

[wchain]

Cannot find tires......Cannot find a OEM radio.......WHAT NEXT????? :confused: :mad2: :argue: :shake:

Might as well have an EDSEL!!!! :fire:

Marauderjack :(

Why do u need an OEM Radio?

[Marauderjack]

Mine went out and the warranty plan has repaired units in the system....sometimes!! :mad: Currently a 2+ week backorder.....They will not send me a brand new one...at least that is the way it was explained to me?? :confused:

My "core" will be sent to a repair center and then put back in the system for another warranty claim. Pretty crummy way to do things since I will not have a radio for 2 weeks or more!! :mad2:

BTW....the dealer said the new ones are over $600.00??

Marauderjack :o

[Fourth Horseman]

I must have gotten lucky. I had my rears replaced with the same KDWS tires at a local tire shop. They ordered them and had them in the very next day. Wish I could go to KDW2 but I live in a snow state.

[wchain]

Mine went out and the warranty plan has repaired units in the system....sometimes!! :mad: Currently a 2+ week backorder.....They will not send me a brand new one...at least that is the way it was explained to me?? :confused:

My "core" will be sent to a repair center and then put back in the system for another warranty claim. Pretty crummy way to do things since I will not have a radio for 2 weeks or more!! :mad2:

BTW....the dealer said the new ones are over $600.00??

Marauderjack :o
Just FYI, they were selling on ebay all the time for under 100 bucks.....I know that Zener Radio and Radio Sales and Service does a lot of repair, have you tried www.radiosandmore.com? They have them for under 600 and the guy, Bill, is awesome.
http://radiosandmore.com/prod_detail.asp?pn=3W7T-18C868-CF
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7986822539&category=38640&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7986822394&category=38641&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1

If you really get desperate, my stock unit is sitting around somewhere..../.
Good luck.
Wes