09-23-2007, 10:45 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Santa Fe,
NM
Cobra Make, Engine: Cardiac, 428 FE
Posts: 301
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The argument against the BFG Radial T/A's sounds a lot like the "defense" most Harley drivers give for why they have loud pipes and ride without helmets. Duh...."Loud pipes save lives", "Don't need no stinkin' helmet".
The BFG's work fine for many that only drive their cars a little and don't run on a track. If you follow too close or do stupid things on the roads, you might need really sticky rubber, fast reflexes, and brake pads that don't need to be heated to stop effectively. I don't drive like a looney and don't need sticky tires. Yes, they have forward looking radar where I live so I don't get crazy unless the road is clear. Don't have any tickets either, so my insurance is somewhat reasonable.
I agree about not running old rubber. That philosophy also applies to the motorcycles I ride on the street as well as the one I ride on the track. Generally, I change my race bike rubber several times a season and my sport bike rubber once every two, depending on miles and type of riding done. The BFG T/A's are just fine for my Cobra. When I can't get them anymore, I'll probably switch to the Yoko's.
Just my opinion.
Paul
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