Re: BFG Comp T/A VR4

[Bryan Kamerer <kamerer@concentric.net>]

At 08:46 AM 10/10/97 -0500, you wrote:
>
>I read some threads a couple months ago on tires in general,
>and BF Goodrich's specifically.
>
>Now, excuse me if this question repeats any others, but what's
>the general consensus on the BFG Comp T/A VR4?
>
>I ran Michelin XGTV4s for about 35 to 40K miles into this fall, was
>pretty happy with dry and wet performance, and was happy with
>snow performance during the first of 2 NE winters I went through
>with them...
>
>Anyway, a sales guy at one of the big warehouse stores
>recommended the BFG Comp T/A VR4 for both handling and
>treadwear.  It's obvious that the treadwear index is much higher
>than the michelin (both in V-speed rating), but is there anything
>else I should think about before buying?  Do they handle well?
>Do they go through the dry stuff, the wet stuff and the fluffy stuff
>well?
>
>I'd appreciate any opinions that you folks can offer!
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jim Fraser
>1990 CQ
>***** Message Was Scanned For Viruses ***** 
>
>
>


I have had two sets of T/A's -  ZRs on a BMW and VR4s on my V8.  Both are
aboslutely great tires.  The VR4 has been good for 35k - pretty impressive.
Dry and wet are excellent with little give in cornering (and that's a heavy
car) using 215/60-15.  With the VR4, snow performance is really impressive
for a non M+S tire.

Last winter I made maybe 10 round trips to northern Vermont for skiing and
never had a problem in any condition (but that's a quattro for you).  They
are not *real* snow tires, though, so don't rely on them if you're up to the
waist in it all winter long.  Braking power on snow/ice is the weak link.
One criticism is that they are not that quiet.  You will get some annoying
sounds on various road surfaces.

All said, it's  alot of tire for the money, which isn't that much given what
you can spend if you really put your mind to it.

Bryan Kamerer