Gary Pinkley wrote:
>
> Bob,
> I'm running the BFG 255/50-17 ZR4's on my truck right now and I
> love them. Lots of grip in the corner. I've taken the truck
> canyon carving and they haven't even shown any noticable wear.
> They have a pretty high wear rating. On my previous car, a 95 firebird,
> I was running 245/50-16 VR4's and I autocrossed with them and It
> took a lot to tear them up.
>
> Gary Pinkley
> 97 Reg Cab V-6 5 spd
> lowered monochrome red
> 255/50-17 BFG Comp T/A ZR4
> Budnik 17x8 wheels
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Nichols <bnich@bellatlantic.net>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Thursday, October 29, 1998 4:19 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: BFG Sport Truck T/As
>
> >Bob Mankin wrote:
> >>
> >> > Bob Tom wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > > Anyone running with BFGoodrich Sport Truck T/A HR4 tires?
> >> > >
> >> > > If so, are the improved traction and handling as
> >> > > advertised?
> >>
> >> Bob,
> >>
> >> Having used the HR4's on my GMC Typhoon, I can't recommend them at all.
> >> May be sticky, but they stink for overall quality, IMO. Meaning they are
> >> not very round.
> >>
> >> I had the truck in a couple different tire shops and a specialty wheel
> >> shop trying to eliminate a vibration. Had to discover the hard way these
> >> tires were ultimately the problem. After it was discovered I asked
> >> around and heard from multiple sources that is not ucommon for the HR4's
> >>
> >> I don't know what the hot choice would be for tires on the DAK. The
> >> BFG's are not an option for me and Goodyears have absolutely horrible
> >> mileage expectations for their performance tires. I'm thinking
> >> Firestones/Bridgestones or maybe even some of the Michelons are worth a
> >> look when it comes time for me to buy.
> >>
> >> Bob
> >
> >I see a lot of negative posts concerning the BFG Sport Truck Tires. The
> >tires I looked at yesterday where 255/50 Z17 Comp T/A's can anyone give
> >me some feed back on these. Thanx Bob
> >
Gary, Thanx for the input. Let me know when you get your pictures up
,I'd like to see your truck. Bob
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