BFG Rival availability

[dontlifttoshift]

I would like more information on the source and would like to know if they have any 295/35-18s. I'm local and would come and get them.

 

[Nuclear]

Yes. More information on this supplier, please.

 

[Boaisy]

Same here. If Tirerack can't have them before Sept., then I need to find someone who can get them.

 

[csamsh]

me too

 

[Racer47]

I called the guy. He says the 295/35-18s are not currently available and he did not see any thing that showed a date for them to be restocked.

I would just call all the BFG and Michelin dealers and see if they can find some.

 

[Racer47]

I would like more information on the source and would like to know if they have any 295/35-18s. I'm local and would come and get them.

here's 2 of them, used, on the other side of town

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/pts/4610219989.html

 

[Nuclear]

Actually, I have tried calling BFG. The phone rep did say that the tire is out-of-stock, and had no information regarding when production would resume. All of my e-mails to BFG are un-answered.

 

[Boaisy]

I might have to go the RE-11 route. I really don't want to :/.

 

[dontlifttoshift]

here's 2 of them, used, on the other side of town

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/pts/4610219989.html

Thanks!

**Turns out, it's a guy we autocross with. I'll pick up the whole set tomorrow and I already sold the 275s to a customer with a 69 Camaro. So 150 bucks for a pair of front tires that will get me through the rest of the season. Really, thanks a lot for the link.

 

[Racer47]

your welcome, glad it worked out

 

[Nuclear]

To further complicate matters: Today I received an e-mail from a certified BFGoodrich product expert that stated that the 295/35-18 (p/n 54078) BFG Rival tire is in stock at the factory, and that the Tire Rack is the only authorized dealer. After forwarding this e-mail to the Tire Rack, they responded with "the Tire Rack will no longer be receiving inventory on the 295/35-18 Rival". Confusing, to say the least....

It's obvious that there is a hole in the communication between the two companies. I just hope that it gets sorted out. Soon.

Do any of you guys at Vorshlag have any inside influence on this issue?

 

[ocpony]

rivals.

WTH? I will talk to the BF G reps at the next race and see if they have any idea whats going on. That is still 11 days away though.

 

[dontlifttoshift]

That's weird. Wait 'til I see AJ.

 

[Arustik]

I might have to go the RE-11 route. I really don't want to :/.

Might not be a bad choice. A few Autox guys run them on their Porsches and swear by them.

 

[sheizasosay]

Might not be a bad choice. A few Autox guys run them on their Porsches and swear by them.

Vorshlag posted up some timed track results of several tires and I have searched for it, but can't find it. The RE-11 was one of them, so was the Rival and I *think* the direzza star spec's replacement tire also. The RE-11 was one of the slowest. I'm not going to say I find that hard to believe, but I will say that if the Rival is 2 seconds faster than the RE-11 then that is incredible. Because I'm moving pretty good on them and I don't have anyone running in front of me that isn't about to get passed (solo group/non-competitive). 2 second difference is an absurd advantage. Maybe because I don't do autocross. Maybe it's the one particular track I go to. Just as certain tracks are brake intensive, or some are "faster", I'm sure it all plays on the time differences of these tires. You can have a *test* that favors a tire. And no, I'm not trying to make RE-11 sound like it didn't have a fair test. I just understand what "2 seconds" is and the implications. Makes me REAALLLY want some Rivals or the new Dunlop tire.

 

[Sky Render]

Driving style can also favor a tire.

 

[Arustik]

Vorshlag posted up some timed track results of several tires and I have searched for it, but can't find it. The RE-11 was one of them, so was the Rival and I *think* the direzza star spec's replacement tire also. The RE-11 was one of the slowest. I'm not going to say I find that hard to believe, but I will say that if the Rival is 2 seconds faster than the RE-11 then that is incredible. Because I'm moving pretty good on them and I don't have anyone running in front of me that isn't about to get passed (solo group/non-competitive). 2 second difference is an absurd advantage. Maybe because I don't do autocross. Maybe it's the one particular track I go to. Just as certain tracks are brake intensive, or some are "faster", I'm sure it all plays on the time differences of these tires. You can have a *test* that favors a tire. And no, I'm not trying to make RE-11 sound like it didn't have a fair test. I just understand what "2 seconds" is and the implications. Makes me REAALLLY want some Rivals or the new Dunlop tire.

Very true. There are a lot of factors. Weight is one of them. These PCars are 2750-3000 lbs compared to our cars which are ~750lbs heavier.

 

[Boaisy]

Problem with star specs is there aren't any sizes meant for a 18x10. The regular Direzza II has a few sizes, not 295/35-18 (or 275/40-18), but a few 18" sizes.

 

[dontlifttoshift]

http://www.hotrod.com/feature_stories/1401_the_best_200_treadwear_tires_test/

 

[sheizasosay]

http://www.hotrod.com/feature_stories/1401_the_best_200_treadwear_tires_test/

Yeah, that's it.

Problem with star specs is there aren't any sizes meant for a 18x10. The regular Direzza II has a few sizes, not 295/35-18 (or 275/40-18), but a few 18" sizes.

They need to quit bogarting the rubber!

Very true. There are a lot of factors. Weight is one of them. These PCars are 2750-3000 lbs compared to our cars which are ~750lbs heavier.

Yeah. I just need to try the Rival when I can.

Driving style can also favor a tire.

No doubt.