Market Research: New Tire Line

[rwhite692]

Directional, yes.

And I have always liked the tread design of the original BFG TA/KD.

[XcYZ]

I moved this to the Open Discussion to get maximum exposure.

This is a pretty big deal from one of the big names in the industry. This is a chance to directly influence future product that is aimed squarely at us.



I agree with Rob. I like the directional look.

[youthpastor]

non-direcitonal

[FASTRC5]

17" and 18" redlines would be cool.

[DriverzInc]

I think what they are looking for is whether if it is the tread design that matters or the sizing. Also, what sizes are you guys looking for most?

They are developing a new version, of an old staple for them, in a Z rated style tire. Similiar performance, lets say, to a BFG KDW2, or a Nitto 555. Would you guys like a non-directional tire that performs as well as a one of those tires? Or stay directional? Or?

[XcYZ]

Originally Posted by DriverzInc

what sizes are you guys looking for most?

I'd like to see a 335/30/18 drag radial. BFG has a 345, but not a 335.

[fesler]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

I'd like to see a 335/30/18 drag radial. BFG has a 345, but not a 335.

They do have this tire in BFG, I have a set and they are nice
335/30ZR18 102Y BSW 58900 11.5 - 12.5 13.5 on 12 25.9 10 802 1874@51

[Derek69SS]

I would like a taller 315 or 305 17" tire, such as a 40 aspect ratio. A 315/35 is just a bit shorter than I'd like.

[BonzoHansen]

Originally Posted by FASTRC5

17" and 18" redlines would be cool.

And RWL (not OWL). At least in popular sizes.

Directional does not matter to me. When I was a Michelin dealer, MAST was always driving home the point that directional does not matter all the much, and in fact it is all about carcass & compound – tread design is more about noise and some wet abilities. This was back in the day of the original gimmick aquatreads. Michelins XH4 was the best passenger car tire out there at the time and had a simple pattern that looked like I designed it (I’m no artist). Best big hoops I drove on a DD were 245/45/16 Michelin MXXs. Loved them. No fancy tread all, IIRC.

If you stay away from directionals & inside/outside type deals, RWL and redlines become easier on the manufacturers & resellers, since they won’t need extra SKUs. Like truck tires – mount the letters on the inside.

If I could get RWL 17s, I’d buy them (and wheels) right now (or yellow only if they say Michelin or Pirelli, – shoot me, I’m tire-vain).

[96z28ss]

We need a 335 18" tire that comes in a bit cheaper than the Michelins.