February 12, 2001 BFGoodrich® Brand Beefs Up g-Force T/A® KD Line With New Sizes Greenville, SC The BFGoodrich® g-Force T/A® KD, the ultra-high-performance tire that redefined what's possible on the street, is getting five more sizes, bringing the total lineup to 19, ranging from 15- to 18-inch diameters. The new dimensions, which include a 205/50ZR15, 225/50ZR15, 205/55ZR16, 225/50ZR16 and 205/40ZR17, will be available in June. Since it's introduction, the g-Force T/A KD has earned a reputation for outstanding dry traction and handling. Specifically, the tire delivers excellent on-center feel and response, superb high-speed stability, precise steering and outstanding cornering power. Its stuck-to-the-road feel ensures exceptional control and inspires supreme confidence. A key to the g-Force T/A KD's performance is its proprietary BlackTech tread compound, which maximizes traction on dry pavement while resisting heat buildup. The tire's tread pattern is asymmetric and directional, with a low rubber-to-void ratio — 21 percent on the outboard side and 31 percent inboard. By designing a specific tire for each side of the vehicle, the brand's engineers could locate large, stable blocks on the outside and more water-evacuation channels on the inside. The result is a tire with more contact area than almost any other street tire in history. Other features important to the tire's performance include: Large, tapered block elements and lateral bridges. Along with the tire's flat crown profile, they enhance stability, wear and handling under high-torque loads. Wide center ribs and high contact surface ratio account for the tire's excellent on-center feel and response. Reduced tread depth further stabilizes the tread blocks and reduces mass for optimum handling. Blend from the flat crown to the drop in the shoulder is responsible for the tire's progressive breakaway characteristic and good feedback, which are very important in ultra-high-performance driving. Dimensionally stable polyester carcass plies, high-end-count steel belts and the BFGoodrich® brand's ETEC system enhance high-speed stability and durability. High-volume stiff bead filler stabilizes the sidewall and helps it resist deflection, which contributes to the g-Force T/A KD's tremendous cornering power. BFGoodrich® tires are made for people looking to take control of the driving experience. BFGoodrich tires combine technological expertise with the experience gained on and off the racetrack to offer a traction advantage for every type of vehicle and driving preference.
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