BFG KDW vs NITTO 555r...

workinprogress · April 4th, 2008, 09:51 AM

as the title says, whats the difference? and before anyone starts, i know the 555r's are in the "drag Radial" category, BUT as we all know the tread compoud and pattern are nothing like any other dr. i have now driven a car with the 555r's and my car with the KDW's. I have heated up the tires in both cars and actually gotten out to feel how sticky the tires were...to my suprise at first both were the same...both cars launch the same and imo the KDW feel like they are more responsive anyone else experience this?

HMUSN · April 4th, 2008, 09:53 AM

I'm a fan of the bfg myself.

workinprogress · April 4th, 2008, 09:55 AM

so are the two really that close of a tire

mustangmanic · April 4th, 2008, 09:56 AM

which do you have the BFG Gforce KDW2's or just the old pattern KDW... the KDW2's have kind of a crazy looking pattern, very unique.

HMUSN · April 4th, 2008, 09:57 AM

the bfgs hook a little better but don't last as long from what I have heard.

workinprogress · April 4th, 2008, 09:59 AM

its the original KDW...i got 2 used installed for 60 with like 70% tread left, i didnt know that these would actually heat up and get sticky...

workinprogress · April 4th, 2008, 10:00 AM

i have the old tread design...not what comes stock on skittles

workinprogress · April 4th, 2008, 10:23 AM

ole bumperoo

PowerShiftz02GT · April 4th, 2008, 11:05 AM

Last months Fast fords and modified mustangs magazine(i think thats what its called) has a little article on the BFG and the Nitto's. They said the BFG's hook better i think. I read it a couple weeks ago so forgive me if im wrong. But go to the store and read it. its very short. its under the Top 10 mods for under 500 dollars section.

RanGer498 · April 4th, 2008, 03:19 PM

bfg ftw

TheUNZippee! · April 4th, 2008, 04:33 PM

I just bought 4 255/45/18 KDW's. I'll let you know what they're like after they're on.

Rico-mofos · April 4th, 2008, 04:40 PM

Ive put 20k on my bfg kdws and there is still alot of tread left on these... BFGS FTMFW!!!

CobraR · April 4th, 2008, 05:54 PM

BFG!!!!

jbsnake · April 4th, 2008, 07:22 PM

Had the old kdw's, just bought the kdw2's all around (for a little cheaper actually than the nittos). They look sick, they grip like crazy and I heard they last longer than the 555r's. Hope so cuz $1100 is hard to cough up!

jbsnake · April 4th, 2008, 07:33 PM

...oh yeah, the kdw2's have that nice little rim protecter lip to protect against curb oopsies!

TheUNZippee! · April 4th, 2008, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by jbsnake

Had the old kdw's, just bought the kdw2's all around (for a little cheaper actually than the nittos). They look sick, they grip like crazy and I heard they last longer than the 555r's. Hope so cuz $1100 is hard to cough up!

The KDW2's are these ones, right: BFG KDW NT ?

Cuz that's what I just ordered. They're going on Monday.

jbsnake · April 4th, 2008, 07:40 PM

Yup, and I love 'em. Mine were a little more cuz I have 275/40/18s in front and 295/40/18s out back, but well worth it.

TheUNZippee! · April 4th, 2008, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by jbsnake

Yup, and I love 'em. Mine were a little more cuz I have 275/40/18s in front and 295/40/18s out back, but well worth it.

That's great news to hear, man. Thanks. I researched and looked long and hard for something a little bigger that would work with my factory 18x8.5's, so it's good to hear from guys that actually have them on that they're worth the money.

Can't wait to get them on.

mustangmanic · April 7th, 2008, 10:56 PM

wtf...? i have the KDW2's and i cant get any traction at all.... i spin like a bitch

1slo5.0 · April 7th, 2008, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by workinprogress

as the title says, whats the difference? and before anyone starts, i know the 555r's are in the "drag Radial" category, BUT as we all know the tread compoud and pattern are nothing like any other dr. i have now driven a car with the 555r's and my car with the KDW's. I have heated up the tires in both cars and actually gotten out to feel how sticky the tires were...to my suprise at first both were the same...both cars launch the same and imo the KDW feel like they are more responsive anyone else experience this?

On the street? You won't be able to tell the difference. On the track the difference is huge between Nittos and real drag radials.

April 4th, 2008, 09:53 AM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	I'm a fan of the bfg myself. __________________

April 4th, 2008, 09:56 AM	#4
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,107 iTrader: 2 reviews	which do you have the BFG Gforce KDW2's or just the old pattern KDW... the KDW2's have kind of a crazy looking pattern, very unique. __________________

April 4th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#5
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	the bfgs hook a little better but don't last as long from what I have heard. __________________

April 4th, 2008, 11:05 AM	#9
PowerShiftz02GT MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,204 iTrader: 13 reviews	Last months Fast fords and modified mustangs magazine(i think thats what its called) has a little article on the BFG and the Nitto's. They said the BFG's hook better i think. I read it a couple weeks ago so forgive me if im wrong. But go to the store and read it. its very short. its under the Top 10 mods for under 500 dollars section. __________________

April 4th, 2008, 03:19 PM	#10
RanGer498 Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT UNKown Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 927 iTrader: 1 reviews	bfg ftw __________________ Mods: -PyPES cat back -Ford racing springs -Tires 275/17x9F & 285/18x10R -S&B Cold air intake -R498 10" Fixed Black mist Antenna ©1969-2010

April 4th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#12
Rico-mofos Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Bullitt #890 slow Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,589 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ive put 20k on my bfg kdws and there is still alot of tread left on these... BFGS FTMFW!!! __________________ BULLITT CREW #5 LT GTB mufflers for sale

April 4th, 2008, 07:22 PM	#14
jbsnake Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	Had the old kdw's, just bought the kdw2's all around (for a little cheaper actually than the nittos). They look sick, they grip like crazy and I heard they last longer than the 555r's. Hope so cuz $1100 is hard to cough up! __________________ 01 Black Cobra CAI, Bassani Catted X, Flows, 4.10s, SCT II, UDPs, FRPP Springs, Saleen Chrome 18"s on BFG G-Force, Saleen Scoops, Skirts, Wing

April 4th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#15
jbsnake Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	...oh yeah, the kdw2's have that nice little rim protecter lip to protect against curb oopsies! __________________ 01 Black Cobra CAI, Bassani Catted X, Flows, 4.10s, SCT II, UDPs, FRPP Springs, Saleen Chrome 18"s on BFG G-Force, Saleen Scoops, Skirts, Wing

April 4th, 2008, 07:40 PM	#17
jbsnake Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yup, and I love 'em. Mine were a little more cuz I have 275/40/18s in front and 295/40/18s out back, but well worth it. __________________ 01 Black Cobra CAI, Bassani Catted X, Flows, 4.10s, SCT II, UDPs, FRPP Springs, Saleen Chrome 18"s on BFG G-Force, Saleen Scoops, Skirts, Wing

April 7th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#19
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,107 iTrader: 2 reviews	wtf...? i have the KDW2's and i cant get any traction at all.... i spin like a bitch __________________

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