BF Goodrich G Force - How good are they?

ghostrider · 3rd September 2008, 21:34

Guys... sorry if this is OT, but are the GIIIs really that bad?

I'm about to upsize my Ikon to 195/55 R15s and was considering the Eagle F1s and the GIIIs. Drove a friend's car with Eagle F1s after some of the gurus on this board warned me against them, and then realized what crappy tyres they were.

BUT I heard good things about the GIII on this board!!!

Am I making a mistake?

I've been quoted (after some serious negotiation) 3650 per GIII (set of 5).
If you guys think I shouldn't get the GIII, then what can I get in the same price range? My priorities are ride comfort, very low noise, and they should last at least 35k-30k km.

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Potenza GIIIs are among the worst 'performance' tyres ever.

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Can't be worse than the GIII.

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

thats comforting. g3s have such hard ride that they cause rattles in my innova and it seems to be only slightly better than the getz in terms of ride. (ohkay a bit of exaggeration)

v1p3r · 3rd September 2008, 21:55

Use S.drives. They're ok tyres, but compared to GIIIs they are God's own gift.

iraghava · 3rd September 2008, 23:29

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Originally Posted by ghostrider

My priorities are ride comfort, very low noise, and they should last at least 35k-30k km.

GIII's are neither low road noise nor are they particularly comfortable.

Akshay1234 · 3rd September 2008, 23:34

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Originally Posted by iraghava

GIII's are neither low road noise nor are they particularly comfortable.

but they will easily last 40k kms.

sanju.sreekumar · 3rd September 2008, 23:42

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Originally Posted by nitrous

How much did YOU pay for them?

@ Nitrous: 3400 per tire.

Cheers,
Sanju

undead · 13th October 2008, 08:47

I am going to buy the BF Goodrich Gforce sport for my Getz CRDi in a day or two. The cost for 195/60 R14 is Rs.3500.

crazydiablo · 17th October 2008, 10:41

Howz the intial report on these? Its high time someone posted a long term review also.

nitrous · 17th October 2008, 22:55

Yes, I would like to know about
1.braking
2.cornering traction
3.ride comfort

undead · 25th October 2008, 07:00

Well , Here is a review about the BF Goodrich Gforce Sport Tires.

Mine : 195/60 R14 Costing Rs.3500 per tire.

Some views from my experience :
1. Good grip on high speeds
2. Good grip on tight Corners.
3. Tire noise is slightly on the higher side.
4. Comfort is sightly on the lower side .
5. Braking is good.

Overall in my humble opinion : VFM

itzzme · 25th October 2008, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Yes, I would like to know about
1.braking
2.cornering traction
3.ride comfort

Designed for handling, handles beautifully.
Higher on noise.
Lower on comfort.
Good grip levels.

3rd September 2008, 21:55	#47
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Use S.drives. They're ok tyres, but compared to GIIIs they are God's own gift.
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13th October 2008, 08:47	#51
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 179 Times	I am going to buy the BF Goodrich Gforce sport for my Getz CRDi in a day or two. The cost for 195/60 R14 is Rs.3500.
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17th October 2008, 10:41	#52
crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	Howz the intial report on these? Its high time someone posted a long term review also.
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17th October 2008, 22:55	#53
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Yes, I would like to know about 1.braking 2.cornering traction 3.ride comfort
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25th October 2008, 07:00	#54
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 179 Times	Well , Here is a review about the BF Goodrich Gforce Sport Tires. Mine : 195/60 R14 Costing Rs.3500 per tire. Some views from my experience : 1. Good grip on high speeds 2. Good grip on tight Corners. 3. Tire noise is slightly on the higher side. 4. Comfort is sightly on the lower side . 5. Braking is good. Overall in my humble opinion : VFM
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