Which is the better tire overall?

[garickman]

Just wondering?

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by garickman

If you take into account the following;

daily driving in all 4 seasons (no snow or ice)
auto cross and road race events
ride comfort
treadwear
overall performance

Which is the better tire, the BFG Rival or the Michelin PS2? Is there a reason the Michelin PS2 is so much more expensive the BFG Rival?

Must be a loaded question

What about the Pilot Super Sport? Why are you only asking about the PS2?

[Flash68]

I plan to give the Rivals a try in the spring in the 18's... 315 front 335 rear. Gotta see for myself if they are the real deal.

[Bryce]

My falkens are tired and may be going to rivals, 245s on 17 all the way around.

[Dipped]

Super Sport 300 Tread Rating
PS2 220 Tread Rating (Stickier)

Comparing a Michelin product to a BFG is not even fair. At least offer up a Pirelli or Continental lol

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Dipped

Super Sport 300 Tread Rating
PS2 220 Tread Rating (Stickier)

Comparing a Michelin product to a BFG is not even fair. At least offer up a Pirelli or Continental lol

Are you basing this solely on treadwear rating?

[sik68]

PS2's are OLDSCHOOL now. They came out in like 2004.



FWIW, Tirerack recently ran this comparison test:

BFGoodrich g-Force Rival
Dunlop Direzza ZII
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 R
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=172

Cliff's notes: The Direzzas had the fastest lap time; the Rivals had the overall best Dry Track rating.

[Flash68]

Good info... too bad those other tires are all in bicycle sizes.

[Matt@BOS]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Good info... too bad those other tires are all in bicycle sizes.

Well, that somewhat limits your tire choices, doesn't it? I was talking to a couple people last weekend with smaller cars (FRS/BRZs, I think) who tried out all of the popular tires at a test event. All of the little import car guys running Rivals seem to say that they're good tires, but that they take getting used to, for one reason or another. The Dunlop ZII guys said they managed a faster overall time on the Rivals, but missed the precision and confidence that the ZIIs gave. I guess it is all a moot point for you, well... maybe not. The limited sizes in the other brands wouldn't stop Rob from running them on his Torino.

[Flash68]

Well as you know we often have to choose between the size we want to run and what is available. It's nice to see the Rival is a targeted tire for the segment. Would be nice if other options would emerge.

The treadwear ratings mean pretty much zilch as far as consistency.