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BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5
  • BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5
  • BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5
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The g-Force Rival S 1.5 is BFGoodrich's Extreme Performance Summer tire developed for sports car, performance sedan and sports coupe driving enthusiasts who want their tires tuned to lower their run times in solo, autocross, time attack and hill climb events. The g-Force Rival S 1.5 is designed to raise the limits by delivering extreme grip that's extremely predictable, with improved handling response over its predecessor. However, like all Extreme Performance Summer tires, it is not intended to be serviced, stored nor driven in near- and below-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

A further evolution of the BFGoodrich Rival S, the Rival S 1.5 features an updated construction process aimed at increasing steering precision and transitional response. The Rival S 1.5 features the same tread compound as its predecessor, which is designed to offer maximum dry and improved wet grip, as well as offer quicker warm-up in competition conditions, yet continues to earn a 200 Treadwear rating in Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG) testing. This silica-infused compound is molded into an asymmetric, three-rib tread design. Large, solid outboard tread blocks and BFGoodrich's Extreme Tread Edge (ETE) shoulder design wraps the tread compound farther down the sidewalls for predictable feedback and maximum cornering grip from start to finish. Lateral groove draft angles promote consistent performance and wear, while chamfered block edges resist feathering under extreme cornering and braking.

The tire's internal structure features BFGoodrich's Performance Racing Core reinforced internal structure that reduces flex to increase steering response. The tread is stabilized by twin steel belts and an Equal TEnsion Containment System (ETEC System) of spirally wrapped nylon to optimize the tire's contact patch and traction at speed. g-Control sidewall inserts tune the sidewall stiffening to promote steering response.

Note: Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels, or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.

Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Extreme Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. While compound cracking is not a warrantable condition because it occurs as the result of improper use or storage, tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.

Tire Rack Test Results BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5

Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires 2019: BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5 (01:32)

The world is waiting to find out how the newest competitor in Extreme Performance Summer compares to the best in the category.

The BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5 is currently one of the top performers in Extreme Performance Summer, so we tested it against the newest and best to see how it stacks up.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5

Tire Category: Extreme Performance Summer

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5
Good
89%
140K
8.2 - Good
5.5 - Fair
5.3 Hydroplaning Resistance
5.7 Wet Traction
9.1 - Excellent
9.1 Corner Stability
9.2 Dry Traction
9.0 Steering Response
N/A
N/A Light Snow Traction
N/A Deep Snow Traction
N/A Ice Traction
7.4 - Good
7.5 Ride Quality
7.3 Noise
6.9 - Good

Consumer Reviews

Media Gallery

Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires 2019: BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5 (01:32)

The world is waiting to find out how the newest competitor in Extreme Performance Summer compares to the best in the category.

The BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5 is currently one of the top performers in Extreme Performance Summer, so we tested it against the newest and best to see how it stacks up.

Read the Full Test Report

The Evolution Continues in Extreme Performance Summer (08:34)

Extreme Performance Summer tires utilize many of the strategies learned on the track, and their performance continues to evolve closer to the levels delivered by true motorsports tires. It's survival of the fittest in the Extreme Performance Summer ecosystem, and the small fish in the pond adapt and evolve to try to reach the top of the food chain.

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