Little comparison of BFG 225/50/15's vs normal tire...
03-10-2005, 09:36 AM
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Little comparison of BFG 225/50/15's vs normal tire...
I just had these mounted on my wheels and was surprised to see how much bigger they actually are in real life. The wheels are 15x6.5, BFG's are 225/50, and the other tires are Falken Ziex 195/50's. Looks like Im going to have raise up these skunk2 coilovers a wee bit.
The compound on the BFG's is VERY soft. I can move it around a little with just my finger. They also wiegh a bit more than the Ziex's. Probably about 2 pounds each.
The compound on the BFG's is VERY soft. I can move it around a little with just my finger. They also wiegh a bit more than the Ziex's. Probably about 2 pounds each.
03-10-2005, 11:18 AM
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damn they are so large in the 225 lol !! Its almost like running on real slick...
Do you know how they handle in curves or on a track ? or they are just good for the accelaration in straight line ??
Do you know how they handle in curves or on a track ? or they are just good for the accelaration in straight line ??
03-10-2005, 11:20 AM
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Re: Little comparison of BFG 225/50/15's vs normal tire... (dunkd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dunkd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just had these mounted on my wheels and was surprised to see how much bigger they actually are in real life. The wheels are 15x6.5, BFG's are 225/50, and the other tires are Falken Ziex 195/50's. Looks like Im going to have raise up these skunk2 coilovers a wee bit.
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They are obviously going to be bigger since you are increasing the width by 30MM so then the sidewall, which is a 50, is in proportion to the width. I would have went with a smaller sidewall to compensate for the wider tire.
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They are obviously going to be bigger since you are increasing the width by 30MM so then the sidewall, which is a 50, is in proportion to the width. I would have went with a smaller sidewall to compensate for the wider tire.
03-10-2005, 11:22 AM
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Re: (yellowturbo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yellowturbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">damn they are so large in the 225 lol !! Its almost like running on real slick...
Do you know how they handle in curves or on a track ? or they are just good for the accelaration in straight line ?? </TD></TR></TABLE>
I am only running the 205 bfg and they don't seem to like taking corners hard. They seem to almost skip or bounce. Not sure if that is b/c it is colder out and they are not warm enough to grip properly. The first time I went into a turn hard it scared the crap out of me. I thought I was not going to make it.
Do you know how they handle in curves or on a track ? or they are just good for the accelaration in straight line ?? </TD></TR></TABLE>
I am only running the 205 bfg and they don't seem to like taking corners hard. They seem to almost skip or bounce. Not sure if that is b/c it is colder out and they are not warm enough to grip properly. The first time I went into a turn hard it scared the crap out of me. I thought I was not going to make it.
03-10-2005, 11:58 AM
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Re: Little comparison of BFG 225/50/15's vs normal tire... (dunkd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dunkd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just had these mounted on my wheels and was surprised to see how much
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match your socks buddy!
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match your socks buddy!
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03-10-2005, 01:51 PM
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Re: Little comparison of BFG 225/50/15's vs normal tire... (redturbocivic)
lol, mine seemed evern bigger than that.
Dude they were a huge difference sitting next to each other, ill see if i have pics
Dude they were a huge difference sitting next to each other, ill see if i have pics
03-10-2005, 02:12 PM
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Re: Little comparison of BFG 225/50/15's vs normal tire... (STD ONEpointSIX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STD ONEpointSIX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
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lmfao hahahaa, and damn those tires look nasty good
match your socks buddy!</TD></TR></TABLE>
lmfao hahahaa, and damn those tires look nasty good
03-10-2005, 04:17 PM
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Re: Little comparison of BFG 225/50/15's vs normal tire... (Tchleung)
Ack, I would run em but I think that I would wear em smooth in nothing flat... DD ownz me... and so does winter in ID... 
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03-10-2005, 05:42 PM
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i love mine but at the power i am at now i spin those tire from 5 grand on up in every gear but 4th, i think they make a slightly larger size dont they?
they do hook
they do hook
03-10-2005, 06:13 PM
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Re: (boosted2cam)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boosted2cam »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">can i get 225/50/15 bfg on my gsr rims???</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes you can....thats what i run on my gsr blades....
Yes you can....thats what i run on my gsr blades....
03-10-2005, 06:38 PM
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Re: Little comparison of BFG 225/50/15's vs normal tire... (redturbocivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redturbocivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how much did they cost?</TD></TR></TABLE>
BFG's were $240 shipped from http://www.tirerack.com and the ziex's were $114 shipped from http://www.vulcantire.com
BFG's were $240 shipped from http://www.tirerack.com and the ziex's were $114 shipped from http://www.vulcantire.com
03-10-2005, 07:07 PM
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Re: Little comparison of BFG 225/50/15's vs normal tire... (underpressure02)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by underpressure02 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They are obviously going to be bigger since you are increasing the width by 30MM so then the sidewall, which is a 50, is in proportion to the width. I would have went with a smaller sidewall to compensate for the wider tire. </TD></TR></TABLE>
they dont make such a thing, for a reason... sidewall needs to have flexibility to hook up. if you drop the sidewall down then it will be stiffer.
they dont make such a thing, for a reason... sidewall needs to have flexibility to hook up. if you drop the sidewall down then it will be stiffer.
03-10-2005, 07:41 PM
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Re: (TURBO-TEG)
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Yes you can....thats what i run on my gsr blades....</TD></TR></TABLE>
cool i got blades too....is it safe to drive around town with it? or should i just use 'em at the tracks
Yes you can....thats what i run on my gsr blades....</TD></TR></TABLE>
cool i got blades too....is it safe to drive around town with it? or should i just use 'em at the tracks
03-11-2005, 07:02 AM
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Re: (boosted2cam)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boosted2cam »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is it safe to drive around town with it? or should i just use 'em at the tracks</TD></TR></TABLE>
depends on if u need them on the street...
for me, hopefully, i will have no other option
depends on if u need them on the street...
for me, hopefully, i will have no other option
12-02-2005, 03:06 PM
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Re: (mrbsponge)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mrbsponge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i love mine but at the power i am at now i spin those tire from 5 grand on up in every gear but 4th, i think they make a slightly larger size dont they?
they do hook</TD></TR></TABLE>
They make 235/60's which are 26" tall. I had a pair but, they were to tall for my application. The BFG 225/50's are about the best bang for the buck on the street IMO(unless you're a baller and have to much Power for them like you
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They make 235/60's which are 26" tall. I had a pair but, they were to tall for my application. The BFG 225/50's are about the best bang for the buck on the street IMO(unless you're a baller and have to much Power for them like you
). Phil
