BFGoodrich G Force Stud review
The BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5 is widely regarded as a premier 200-treadwear tire specifically engineered for autocross and competitive track use. Users consistently praise its exceptional dry grip, rapid warm-up characteristics, and predictable handling, though it is frequently noted that the tire requires significant heat to reach its peak performance window and can become 'greasy' during extended road course sessions.
Owners rate it 10.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
83%By road tests
72.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 79 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5 is widely regarded as a premier 200-treadwear tire specifically engineered for autocross and competitive track use. Users consistently praise its exceptional dry grip, rapid warm-up characteristics, and predictable handling, though it is frequently noted that the tire requires significant heat to reach its peak performance window and can become 'greasy' during extended road course sessions.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and lateral grip
- Rapid warm-up time, ideal for autocross
- Predictable handling and driver feedback at the limit
- Superior tread life compared to many direct competitors in the 200TW category
Cons
- Performance drops off significantly in wet or cold conditions
- Tendency to overheat and become 'greasy' during long track sessions
- Increased road noise as the tire wears
- Poor off-the-line launch traction for high-horsepower vehicles
Worth knowing
- Owners of lighter vehicles like the Mazda Miata report excellent performance but emphasize the need for tire blankets or aggressive driving to maintain heat in cooler weather.
- Users with high-horsepower, heavy vehicles (e.g., Vipers, Mustangs) appreciate the tire's ability to handle torque and provide stability, though they note faster tread wear.
- The availability of specific large sizes (315/335) makes this a go-to choice for owners of vehicles with limited tire options for track use.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 Nordic Studded Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 7th of 8 |