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    1. #1
      Join Date
      May 2008
      Location
      Upstate NY
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      New Tires & Increase in Size - Thoughts?

      OK guys finally going to upgrade the Cutlass to some modern rubber and new wheels (Rushforth Concept). Currently running 245/45/17's on BFG Traction T/A's on all 4 corners. I'm considering the BFG g-Force Comp 2 A/S and considering upgrading to 18's. I'm running the SC&C Touring Suspension Package (using Bilstein shocks) and Wilwood 12" 4 piston brakes (drums in the rear - someday disks). Car sits about 2" lower than stock. I use this car almost like a daily driver when the weather is good - commute to work 23 miles each way, long drives on the weekends, etc. It will never be entered into any competitions of any kind.



      Options are:

      Keep the 245/45/17 on all 4 corners or

      18's on 245/45 in front and 275/40 in rear
      Questions are:

      Does anyone use the BFG's? I'd like to know about ride quality, road noise, handling, etc. They have to be an improvement over the Traction T/A's right?

      What are your thoughts about going to the 18's? Is this a good size combo?

      Thanks,
      Scott
      Scott
      68 Cutlass convertible 455
      73 Z28


    2. #2
      Join Date
      Apr 2012
      Location
      Woodstock, IL
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      New Tires & Increase in Size - Thoughts?

      Why go with the A/S if you only drive I good weather? Id go with the regular sport comp II.

      Might as well go with a 275 rear, unless you rotate tires.

      I use both the SC2 and A/S on my daily. Summer and winter tires.

      The A/S are pretty grippy for an all season. No noise to speak of. The SC2 are even stickier though. And both are good in the rain.
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