Anyone with BFG KDW tires....
07-16-2003, 08:15 PM
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Anyone with BFG KDW tires.... I got a couple good replies to my last thread about KDWs, but I'm really looking for a bigger base of opinions. What I would like to try this time is to get a comparsion of the KDWs vs stock tires (mainly Eagle F1s). The F1s were totally useless on the back, and the Nitto DRs that I have now are 100 times better, but I'd like to know how much of an improvement I could expect with the KDWs over the F1s I used to have?
Basically, anyone that has or is using KDWs, how do you like them compared to stock? I'm really only looking at this particular tire right now for a few different reasons. If I don't get them, than I'll just keep my Nittos. I have a new set of wheels on the way, so I'd like to make a choice soon.
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Basically, anyone that has or is using KDWs, how do you like them compared to stock? I'm really only looking at this particular tire right now for a few different reasons. If I don't get them, than I'll just keep my Nittos. I have a new set of wheels on the way, so I'd like to make a choice soon.
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07-16-2003, 08:58 PM
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Re: Anyone with BFG KDW tires.... Not sure waht you want to know.
Yhe KDWs have significantly better grip. The rim gaurd is a plus. They are a bit noisier than the f1s, handling is awsome. They have stiffer sidewalls so the ride is a bit rougher.
Yhe KDWs have significantly better grip. The rim gaurd is a plus. They are a bit noisier than the f1s, handling is awsome. They have stiffer sidewalls so the ride is a bit rougher.
07-16-2003, 09:12 PM
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Re: Anyone with BFG KDW tires....
Not sure waht you want to know.
Yhe KDWs have significantly better grip. The rim gaurd is a plus. They are a bit noisier than the f1s, handling is awsome. They have stiffer sidewalls so the ride is a bit rougher.
Yhe KDWs have significantly better grip. The rim gaurd is a plus. They are a bit noisier than the f1s, handling is awsome. They have stiffer sidewalls so the ride is a bit rougher.
Any more reviews like this would be great.
As for the KDs, two problems. 1) More than I want to spend. 2) Not enough tread wear for the price (might as well just stick with the Nitto DRs over the KDs)
07-16-2003, 09:24 PM
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Re: Anyone with BFG KDW tires.... Just gotta know the right people. I paid $200 for each rear 315 and $175 for each front 275. They are pretty much a dry tire only. I've seen people get 30,000 out of them. I don't expect much more than 20,000 out of mine.
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Re: Anyone with BFG KDW tires....
Just gotta know the right people. I paid $200 for each rear 315 and $175 for each front $175. They are pretty much a dry tire only. I've seen people get 30,000 out of them. I don't expect much more than 20,000 out of mine.
Xsta Z 28... I figured they wouldn't make much of a drag tire, but that's what I have my spare set of BFG DRs for
But I would like to know, how do they (KDW) grab off a roll (say 10-30mph)? I used to have an issue with my F1s starting to break free with a downshift to 1st and again right before the shift to second (A4 trans), and that was before the cam. Do you have any issues like this with the KDWs? Thanks. 
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Re: Anyone with BFG KDW tires.... gotta love that "25 mph punch" in the A4's huh?! 
my KDW's do not break loose from a 20-25 punch in the summer time, but i'm pretty certain in winter time they would. hot pavement in the summer seems to make a big difference (that combined with the heat/humidity).
my KDW's do not break loose from a 20-25 punch in the summer time, but i'm pretty certain in winter time they would. hot pavement in the summer seems to make a big difference (that combined with the heat/humidity).
07-17-2003, 04:15 PM
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Re: Anyone with BFG KDW tires.... Yeah, sometimes I miss the F1s when I'm going about 25-30 and still want to light em up when I nail it. The KDWs hook much better.
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Re: Anyone with BFG KDW tires.... Thanks for the replies guys.
Sounds like the KDWs are quite a step up from the F1s.
Anyone else that wants to chime in with their opinoins is welcome.
Sounds like the KDWs are quite a step up from the F1s.
Anyone else that wants to chime in with their opinoins is welcome.
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Re: Anyone with BFG KDW tires.... could be because ive got little 245's but my kdw's spin a little bit when i punch it from 15 or so and im on the stock converter. not bad enough that ive got to let off but theres a noticeable difference between them and the drag radials so you can tell that they spin. they arent bad tires, just not what i expected as far as straightline grip. hopefully the 275's are much better.
