If you are running BFG G-Force tires, here is info you may not want to hear. This is a copy of the memo I recieved yesterday from our Tire Info Director that he recieved from BFG in summary:

BFGoodrich has discontinued production g-Force T/A R1 & g-Force T/A R1A tires. They have no
immediate plans to develop or produce DOT legal competition tires in the near future.

While BFGoodrich will continue to support the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Trans Am
Championship with g-Force T/A racing tires, the American Speed Association Stock Car Championship
with Traction T/A racing tires, and SCORE & CORE off road racing with light truck tires, BFGoodrich will
no longer support the SCCA World Challenge Series or build DOT legal competition tires for amateur
autocross/road racing club use.


The Tire Rack is awaiting a list of BFGoodrich's existing inventory of g-Force T/A R1 & g-Force T/A R1A tires from BFGoodrich to see if we wish to help them liquidate any remaining inventory.

While we have not yet seen this information published officially, the rumors are starting to surface and we were informed directly by BFGoodrich of their plans a few days ago.



Now for the good news. In 2001, Kumho Tire is expected to introduce a new Ecsta V700 DOT legal competition tire as a companion to the current Victoracer V700 tire, and Hoosier Racing Tires has identified that they have the capacity to increase the availability of A3S03 and R3S03, so I can continue to take cae of you!... just a heads up for you.

Call me with any questions!

Eddie

 

I know that the World Challenge guys weren't too happy with the BFG R1 tires

 

I run them on track days and like 'em.

 

I went with the Kumho V700 victoracers to last a few events. I heard the Goodyear GCG (or whatever they are called) can save you an additional 3-4 seconds on some tracks over regular R compound tires...but then again..they are race slicks.

I want to try some.