74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
80 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 vs Toyo R1R — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
33 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Toyo R1R — better wet and dry. Pick the BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 if handling and treadwear matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
R1R leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 95 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
R1R leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 55 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 82 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
G Force Rival S 1.5 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 72 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
G Force Rival S 1.5 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 69 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 62 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
G Force Rival S 1.5 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 | Toyo R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 78 |
| Dry | 91 | 95 |
| Wet | 55 | 82 |
| Comfort | 74 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 62 |
| Handling | 100 | 90 |
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74
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 is widely regarded as a premier 200-treadwear tire specifically engineered for autocross and time-attack competition. While it offers exceptional dry grip, rapid warm-up times, and impressive longevity compared to its direct rivals, it is less suited for sustained road course endurance racing where it can become 'greasy' under prolonged heat.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and lateral grip
- Rapid warm-up, making it ideal for short-duration autocross
- Superior tread life and durability compared to other 200TW competitors
- Predictable handling and high driver feedback at the limit
- Available in a wide range of sizes, including large fitments for muscle cars
Cons
- Performance degrades significantly in wet or cold conditions
- Tendency to overheat and lose grip ('grease up') during long track sessions
- Increased road noise and tendency to tramline on public roads
- Requires precise tire pressure management to maintain peak performance
Observations
- Users with heavy vehicles (e.g., Camaro, Mustang, Viper) report the tire handles weight well and provides consistent performance for time-attack sprints.
- Miata owners frequently note that the tire provides a transformative increase in grip, though it requires careful heat management on lighter chassis.
- Staggered fitments (e.g., 225/245) are commonly used to balance handling characteristics on rear-wheel-drive platforms.
The Toyo R1R is highly regarded by enthusiasts as a high-performance tire that bridges the gap between street and track use, offering exceptional dry grip and surprising wet-weather capability. While users praise its predictable handling and confidence-inspiring feedback, the soft compound results in rapid tread wear and a tendency to overheat during extended track sessions.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- Predictable handling and communicative steering feedback
- Strong wet-weather performance for a performance-oriented tire
- Quick warm-up time ideal for sprinting and spirited street driving
Cons
- Rapid tread wear due to soft compound
- Prone to overheating and 'greasy' performance during prolonged track use
- Increased road noise compared to standard street tires
- Susceptibility to hydroplaning in deep standing water
Observations
- Lightweight vehicles (e.g., Miata, Lotus Europa, S16) report the best balance of handling and longevity.
- Front-wheel-drive users note significant improvements in traction and power delivery, though front tires wear noticeably faster than rears.
- Users with stiffly sprung or stripped-out cars report a noticeable increase in road noise and sensitivity to road imperfections.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 | B · Toyo R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
BFGoodrich
78
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Toyo R1R — better wet and dry. Pick the BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 if handling and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Toyo R1R scores 82 vs 55 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 scores 100 vs 90 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 scores 69 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo R1R scores 95 vs 91 on dry.
Tire A · BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5
Tire B · Toyo R1R
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.