I was reading the latest issue of GRM and they mentioned that BFG is bringing the R1 R-Comp tire back this year in a bunch of sizes. Supposedly two 18" sizes are already out and 15 or so more sizes are coming.

Can anyone comment on the sizes/specs for the upcoming R1? How sticky are they? Are they more of a RA-1 type of tire, longer wear for track use? Any info would be good. Thanks.

 

Can't comment on them since never used them myself. but i did go to BFG's site since reading your post and did find them only in the 18" .. there was no mention that i could find of other possable sizes. But i will be keeping an eye out since I like being different at events. aka not runnig the same tires as everyone else. (V710 and A6)


http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs...e-r1/3824.html

 

According to GRM, 15 more sizes will be available starting in April 2007 (GRM February 2007 Issue on page 112). My guess is that that will include a good 15" size for the Mini, almost certainly a 205/50/15, and a 16" for you GS/HS guys. I would love to see a 225/45/15 too.

GRM also mentioned that the tires looked very good on paper and from some of the reading I have done, back in the day, the R1 was a very strong player in the track/autox world. So I am very excited for April, more choice is always better .

 

yep.. im hoping then on the 225/45/15 to come out.. That would be the tire i would order