BFGoodrich g-Force KDW2 or Toyo Proxies 4 - any opinions.. - Toyota Yaris Forums

vacantj · 09-13-2007, 03:48 PM

I'm thinking of getting either BFGoodrich g-Force™ T/A® KDW or Toyo Proxies 4 tires - what do you guys think..

BFGoodrich g-Force KDW2
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/overv...-a-kdw/22.html

Toyo Proxies 4
http://www.toyo.com/docs/tires/tires...category=sport

Thirty-Nine · 09-13-2007, 05:11 PM

I had Toyos on my Prelude, and didn't like them, FWIW.

cali yaris · 09-13-2007, 07:41 PM

Toyo better in wet. BFG probably stickier in hard cornering. Toyo will probably last longer.

BFG has a really nice aggressive tread --

It really depends on how, and where, you drive... and what is important to you.

blueskana · 09-14-2007, 02:37 AM

What aspect of a tire are you most interested in? Grip, road noise, treadwear, look, etc? Given an equal sidewall stiffness, the tread pattern in the BFG's should put more rubber on the road and have better grip. I've become very wary of certain tread block sizes and spacings (a la General UHP Exclaims). Independent tests have given the BFG's good reviews in wet as well. The Toyo's may last longer, however, and be quieter on the road. I would do more research, but I would also lean toward the BFG just for performance.
Good luck.

Thirty-Nine · 09-14-2007, 01:49 PM

My Proxies were noisy as hell.

WindUpToy · 09-14-2007, 03:36 PM

RT615's!

vacantj · 09-14-2007, 08:27 PM

I wanted to buy the Maxxis MA-Z1 but they discontinued the size I'm looking for..

What I was looking for was good grip when it's wet (even though I think we only got a couple of inches of rain last year in SoCal) but I hydroplaned on my old car last year - (road noise was a concern also) but I thought the BFG tread pattern loooked sweet..

A girl at my work has the BFGoodrich g-Force™ T/A® KDW and she says that they are noisy..

Even though I feel like a good comparison would be BFGoodrich g-Force™ T/A® KDW with the Toyo Proxes T1R™ but I like the Toyo Proxies 4 also so maybe if it rains really bad I'll see how they feel and if it's bad I'll buy the Toyo 4 for the rainy season and the BFG's for the stop rainy season/summer...

Kaeon · 09-14-2007, 10:35 PM

BFG FTW!! I had them on my tC.

pp.sweet · 09-15-2007, 02:28 AM

Kaeon..how did you like them..as far as handling,wet weather driving,cornering..were they good ?

Kaeon · 09-15-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by pp.sweet

Kaeon..how did you like them..as far as handling,wet weather driving,cornering..were they good ?

Because of the beefy tread pattern they were some what noisy, but the turbo spool killed that problem

. Wet weather was good actually very good IMO. Cornering id say was good too I was normally going threw the straights so I really couldn't tell you much. I really liked them a lot I actually still have those wheels and tires pictured. If I had to get tires for the Yaris those would be them. They just look so BA too! lol

09-13-2007, 03:48 PM	#1
vacantj View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 4Dr sedan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 121	BFGoodrich g-Force KDW2 or Toyo Proxies 4 - any opinions.. I'm thinking of getting either BFGoodrich g-Force™ T/A® KDW or Toyo Proxies 4 tires - what do you guys think.. BFGoodrich g-Force KDW2 http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/overv...-a-kdw/22.html Toyo Proxies 4 http://www.toyo.com/docs/tires/tires...category=sport

09-13-2007, 05:11 PM	#2
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I had Toyos on my Prelude, and didn't like them, FWIW. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

09-13-2007, 07:41 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Toyo better in wet. BFG probably stickier in hard cornering. Toyo will probably last longer. BFG has a really nice aggressive tread -- It really depends on how, and where, you drive... and what is important to you. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-14-2007, 01:49 PM	#5
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	My Proxies were noisy as hell. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

09-14-2007, 10:35 PM	#8
Kaeon Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 56	BFG FTW!! I had them on my tC. __________________ Kaeon - 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatch

09-14-2007, 02:37 AM	#4
blueskana View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 206	What aspect of a tire are you most interested in? Grip, road noise, treadwear, look, etc? Given an equal sidewall stiffness, the tread pattern in the BFG's should put more rubber on the road and have better grip. I've become very wary of certain tread block sizes and spacings (a la General UHP Exclaims). Independent tests have given the BFG's good reviews in wet as well. The Toyo's may last longer, however, and be quieter on the road. I would do more research, but I would also lean toward the BFG just for performance. Good luck.

09-14-2007, 03:36 PM	#6
WindUpToy Drives: Tacoma Xrunner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 70	RT615's!

09-14-2007, 08:27 PM	#7
vacantj View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 4Dr sedan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 121	I wanted to buy the Maxxis MA-Z1 but they discontinued the size I'm looking for.. What I was looking for was good grip when it's wet (even though I think we only got a couple of inches of rain last year in SoCal) but I hydroplaned on my old car last year - (road noise was a concern also) but I thought the BFG tread pattern loooked sweet.. A girl at my work has the BFGoodrich g-Force™ T/A® KDW and she says that they are noisy.. Even though I feel like a good comparison would be BFGoodrich g-Force™ T/A® KDW with the Toyo Proxes T1R™ but I like the Toyo Proxies 4 also so maybe if it rains really bad I'll see how they feel and if it's bad I'll buy the Toyo 4 for the rainy season and the BFG's for the stop rainy season/summer...

09-15-2007, 02:28 AM	#9
pp.sweet View User's Garage Drives: Red Yaris HatchBack Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunny,Florida Posts: 298	Kaeon..how did you like them..as far as handling,wet weather driving,cornering..were they good ? __________________ Don't hate. congratulate!! wELCOME TO oUR wORLD..