jimmypop13

iTrader: (17)

I just noticed BF Goodrich makes a g-force kdw in this size and i have 17x10.5's for the back so I was wondering if these would work? I have 315 sumitomos right now for the back and i figured these would be better, also i cant use drag radials.
The site says they have a 26" diameter so they are a little taller than 315s. The section width is 11.4 on a 10" wheel instead of 12.6 on an 11" wheel also.
What do you think, is it safe? thanks
-chris

JGKadell

iTrader: (4)

i had them on a 9" and they were almost as wide as my Sumitomo 315's.

jimmypop13

iTrader: (17)

dang! I'm confused about the tread pattern though cuz on the website, all KDW's have a pretty unique tread pattern, but on tire rack they just have the normal v style, and the KDW2 has the unique one but not in the same size. The KDW2 isn't even on the official website

Xsta Z 28

iTrader: (2)

They'll be fine, may look a little narrow, but that depends on the tire manufacturer, since they all seem to vary a bit.

jimmyblue

iTrader: (11)

I have 285/ GS-D3s on the 9.5" SS 10-spokes and they are
a bit wide (just short of clown shoes, need some air not to
squirm). These would probably be good on 10.0 or 10.5" rims.
Do not know how they compare to BFG products, I've heard
GS-D3s run wider than most for the same nominal size.

Zepher

Personally, I would go with a wider tire, 305 or 315.
you don't want to buy those tires and then have them look way too skinny.

These are Kumho 712's in the 285/40/17 size on the rear of my car, 17x9.5 AFS ZR1's.
Kumhos are sometimes just a tad skinnier than other brands, but not by much.

jimmypop13

iTrader: (17)

from what i've heard from others, Nittos run narrow while BFG runs wide

grb

285 mm and wider are getting very rare. Get 'em while you can.

Urban Legend

iTrader: (5)

How so?

grb

Look at the size listing for any new tire. 16" & 17" aren't going to be made if there is little demand for them. Everything is moving toward 18' and 19". Lower aspect ratios are replacing the 45's and 40's too. Check the PS2. I'd like to have a set in 285/17...they ain't building it!