What is the correct tire size for the BFG drag radials using the stock 16x8 wheels on my 1995 Trans Am? Also, is there a big difference between the Comp T/A and the G-Force TA? The G-Force looks like it would hook better, but has anyone had experience with both?

 

255/50/16

get the comp t/a

 

255/50/16 I have those and they are huge compared to my stock 255's .Also go to Costco if you have one near you. $113 each

 

Just curious why you say the comp t/a.

 

I think the BFG Drags actually say "BFG Comp T/A Drag Radial" on them if I remember mine correctly, but that shouldn't really have anything to do with it.

 

Well I guess there's actually 2 styles of BFG drag radials - the Comp TA and G-Force TA. I was wondering which one offered better traction.

 

I think the Comp T/A would probably be better. The G-Force has a stiffer side wall, usually used for tires with lower aspect ratios. I would go with the Comp T/A. There are some guys going VERY fast with that tire.

 

I say the G-Force T/A KDW. If you go to www.tirerack.com and compare it with the comp T/A I think you might agree. Dry traction is nearly the same on both, but wet traction and hydro-resistance are SUPERIOR on the G-Force T/A KDW. I thing the G-Force is about $10 more per tire, but I feel it's 10 bucks well spent! If you care about apperance, I think the G-Force T/A KDW looks better too!

Links to each tire...

G-Force T/A KDW:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....orce+T%2FA+KDW

Comp T/A Drag radial:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....FA+Drag+Radial

Just my opinoin, Matt

 

the KDW isnt a drag radial tho, its an 'all' season radial, excellent tire tho all around, i like mine!
and i think BFG only makes one size drag radial for a 16" wheel 255-50-16!? if i'm not mistaken

 

My friend had some KDW's on his 94 T/A. those things are freakin worthless on the track. I know thats not what they are designed for. I am just throwing that out there in case someone would consider them over a drag radial.
Jason

 

I have 255/50/16 Comp T/A DRs and like them. My friend has the G-Force Drag Radial on his 18" chrome Bullits and says he likes them too. The G-Force DR is more for imports or is aimed that way but still work fine for any car.

 

Yes you are correct i should have been more specific

they do say Comp T/A drag radial

im just saying from my own experiance, they are GREAT tires

wear fast tho