DeTomaso Mailing List: March 99, Message #599

Lee,
On 15" rims I have used the BFG R1 255/50/15 rears with 225/50/15
fronts....and also the tall 255/60/15 rears with 225/60/15 fronts, didn't
like the set-up but did like the 225/50/15 fronts with the 255/60/15
rears.... and Mike Anerson has used 255/60/15 rears and 205/60/15 fronts
vintage R1's which he really liked.
Again, the vintage R1 sizes are still available from BFG directly (255/60/15
rears and 205/60/15 fronts)....but any other sizes will require the new
g-force tire. I've talked to five people so far comparing these tires and I
have yet to find one person who notices a decernable difference. Although I
understand the g-force is better constructed I am still in agreement with Tim
Tullio that  mixing the R1 vintage R1 rear tire with the G-force front is not
a problem...
Again, I wouldn't hestitate to recommend the BFG R1's or the G-force....The
biggest thing to remember is not to wait until the last minute (like I
usually do) to order tires! :-)

MD

YMS - Lee Youngflesh wrote:

> My buddy at Tire World is checking the GForce tire from BFG in replacing
> the R1. I'm using 255/40/17ZR & 335/35/17ZR, but I would like to know the
> tire sizes from you folks running 15" rims. BoBo etc.
>
> I have seen some posts looking for tires for the SSCC and this may be
> another way to get tires.
>
> So please reply if you need or are looking for 15" Z rated tires.
>
> Thanks,
> Lee Youngflesh