Been running the BF Goodrich GFS tires at about 40 psi and having a little fun. I really like them. Relatively quiet on the highway & street, good response, more comfortable than I expected in the 225/45-17 size I got.
Got a little bit of a reality check in the rain a few days ago, but I KNOW I was past the limits of pretty much ANY tire at that point. YaHooo! Just havin' a little 40psi fun.
I dropped the pressures a bit, 33 front, 35 rear and on the way home from work tonight drove through the local 800 foot skid pad (2 lane traffic circle) - twice!
First time I was gradually increasing speed and waiting for the tire squeal.... and waiting... second lap turned off the radio... HOLY CRAP these are sticky and not hearing a peep out of 'em! This is on stock SE suspension mind you.
At this point I'm doing the posted speed limit of the roadway+ and the local constabulary enters the circle behind me, then disappears from my rear view. WOW! I'm in deep chiz! or so you would think...
I get out of the circle in my desired route for heading home & the blue lights are on a little way down the road, so I pull over. I happen to know the gentleman & we chat.
Officer: "Hey Jim! How fast were you going through there?"
Me: "45, maybe a mile or two over, sorry about that, I was just checkin' out the new tires." (Hold up employee badge, DL and insurance card)
Officer: (Politely motions to refuse the documents) "That's an aggressive looking machine with those tires on it. I've never seen anybody go through there that fast. Impressive, but slow it down & be more careful."
Me: "Yes, Sir! Do you know a place where I can safely push these (tires) to their limit?"
Officer: "Come buy this weekend & maybe we can arrange something here for a few minutes. We may want to start getting those tires for a few of our cruisers."
I smile as big a kid in a candy store (thinking, thanks man!)
Me: "See you Sunday!"
I love small towns!
Now my wife wants to come along. She loves this stuff.
The names of the innocent have been withheld for their own protection.