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Performance Driving Guide

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WHERE PASSION MEETS PERFORMANCE

BFGoodrich is proud to say that we’ve been passionately performance-driven since the start. From the deserts of Baja to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, our rich heritage of successful performance racing helps ensure that your vehicle is ready for any challenge, at any time. We’ve faced much adversity through the years in on- and off-road racing, which has taught us many important lessons about the way tires perform. Our engineers have applied this knowledge to every product in every segment. So, no matter what type of driving fuels your passion, you can be assured that our tires are up to the task.

PERFORMANCE IS IN OUR DNA

For more than 150 years, BFGoodrich has been engineering category- defining tires.

From being the first company to bring radial tires to North America to dominating IMSA and even building the first tire NASA trusted to go on its space shuttles, we’ve used the world as our proving grounds in our never-ending pursuit of better engineering.

  • 1870

    BFGoodrich is founded

  • 1896

    First U.S.-Built pneumatic tires

  • 1903

    First cross-country trip

  • 1914–15

    First brand to win the Indy 500 two years in a row

  • 1927

    First tires to cross the Atlantic

  • 1969

    First 60-series Radial T/A tire

  • 1970

    First street tire to top the podium in Trans-Am

  • 1972

    Turning heads at Circuit de la Sarthe

  • 1981

    First tires to leave Earth

  • 1984

    Conquering Le Mans

  • 1985

    Mastering IMSA with Porsche

  • 1999

    g-Force KDW tire launches

  • 2009

    g-Force is the official MX-5 Cup tire

Take The Road & Make It Yours

All-Season

G-FORCE COMP-2 A/S PLUS

Our Best Ultra-High Performance All-Season Tire Ever.
  • Excellent Wet & Dry Performance
  • Control in All Seasons
  • Good Treadlife
  • Mileage warranty: 45,000 miles. See warranty for details.
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Summer

G-FORCE PHENOM T/A

Inspired by decades of racing knowledge, the latest generation BFGoodrich summer tire delivers exhilarating ultra-high performance in wet and dry conditions.
  • Optimized for Extreme Handling
  • Exceptional Wet & Dry Performance
  • Style That Commands Attention
  • 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee*
  • 6 Years Standard Limited Warranty.
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Summer

G-FORCE RIVAL S

STREET, AUTOCROSS, OR TIME ATTACK - If It's Paved, Own It.
  • Ultimate Grip
  • Quicker Warm-Ups
  • Semi-Competition Tire Legal for SCCA Solo/Pro Solo
  • Standard Limited Warranty: 6 years
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Summer

G-FORCE RIVAL +

An excellent choice for long lasting performance in entry-level endurance racing.
  • Built for consistent grip.
  • Built to last for consistently fast times.
  • Confidence inspiring performance at the limit.
  • Wet grip that shines despite the rain.
  • 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee*
  • 6 Years Standard Limited Warranty. See warranty section for details.
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There is always more to learn.

  • Use this guide, your driving skills, and your tires for good, and not evil!

  • Know when/where it is appropriate to safely use your ever improving skills and knowledge.

  • Drive within the limits and the law — the limits of both your car and your skill, and the laws of both the road and physics.

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  • The purpose of this guide is not to explain every detail of high-performance driving. The purpose is to make you think, to provide quick reminders and refreshers, and encourage you to continue to learn and improve your high-performance driving.
    Ross Bentley

About the author

Ross Bentley is a former professional race car driver turned internationally respected performance coach and author. With a career spanning everything from Formula Atlantic and Trans-Am to CART IndyCars and endurance racing — including a class win at the 24 Hours of Daytona — Ross brings decades of high-level driving experience to his work.

Now known for his bestselling Speed Secrets series, Ross has helped thousands of drivers — from weekend racers to professionals — sharpen their skills and unlock peak performance behind the wheel. His coaching blends practical technique with cutting-edge insights from sports psychology, neuroscience, and human performance.

Whether he’s working one-on-one with a driver, speaking at industry events, or hosting his popular Speed Secrets Podcast, Ross’ passion is clear: helping others discover the art and science of driving fast — by thinking faster.