Rolf, BFG stopped making the R1 a few years ago. It's now the G-Force R-1. Back then they were, IIRC, only tires made in a 14 inch race tire.... That was what was stock on the W116 300SD...... At one time I had 8 bundt cake 14" rims with various street and race tires.
More info is here: http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/overview/g-force- r1/3824.html HTH, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Jul 31, 2008, at 11:22 AM, Rolf wrote: > Any idea what the wear rating is on those BFG R1 tires? We are looking > for 300+ racing compound for next years lemons. The nice BFG we had on > them did quite well but you can always do better with rubber. > > -Rolf > > Chuck Landenberger wrote: >> Andrew, >> >> If you overinflate your tires, the center of the tread will wear more >> than the outer edges and you reduce the area of the "contact patch" >> of your tires with the road surface. Less "patch" = less control. >> Underinflation causes the outer edges to wear at a higher rate. It >> can cause, in a dramatic evasive action, the tire to roll off the >> rim. >> >> and John, >> As for inflation when autocrossing, the higher psi is to support the >> tire wall and keep the tread on the road surface when hard braking >> and turning is required. When autocrossing, the higher psi only >> pertains to the front tires, not the rears. >> I used to run 38/32psi when autocrossing my '80 300SD. Those were >> the days at GWS autocross events... It was amazing how "tossable" >> that 3800 pound car was! It might be considered an oxymoron, but I >> used to run BFG R1 race tires for autocross and track events. >> >> Take care and be safe, >> >> Chuck >> >> On Jul 31, 2008, at 8:42 AM, John Robbins wrote: >> >> >>> andrew strasfogel wrote: >>> >>>> What's the downside of OVERinflating tires to improve fuel economy? >>>> >>> I'm not sure of others, but hydroplaning resistance is one of >>> them. At >>> least according to the autocross school I went to... They said >>> 40psi for >>> the track, but don't run that on the street. >>> >>> John >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >>> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
