RX8Club.com - BFG G4 Sport [vs] Dunlop Direzza DZ101

Currently I'm riding on Dunlop Direzza DZ101 which are in dire need of replacement. (The inside edge is past the tread wear marker) -- which I'm only assuming the inside wear is due to the slightly (negative) camber I have.

The BF Goodrich G-Force sports seem to have better stats (Which I know tire stats are subjective and not entirely accurate).

Though the tread pattern of the Dunlop looks a bit better for wet weather.

Which would you choose and why.

BF Goodrich G-Force Sport:
225/45ZR18
95W XL
Load Index 95 = 1521lbs (690kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph)

UTQG: 340, AA, A

26lbs/each

Section Width: 8.9"

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires...port_ci2_l.jpg

Quote:

The g-Force Sport is BFGoodrich's Ultra High Performance Summer tire developed for the drivers of sport compact sedans and coupes looking to combine good looks, dry handling and affordable prices. The g-Force Sport is designed to provide traction in dry and wet conditions, however it is not intended to be driven in near freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

The g-Force Sport molds BFGoodrich's BlackTech tread compound into a directional tread design with large independent shoulder blocks, g-Hook intermediate ribs, two continuous center ribs and two wide circumferential rain channels to provide proficient dry braking, cornering and straight-line stability. The tire's internal structure includes twin, high tensile steel belts reinforced by BFGoodrich's ETEC System (Equal TEnsion Containment) of spirally wound nylon to stabilize the tread area enhancing handling and high-speed capability. A dimensionally stable polyester cord body supported by g-control sidewall inserts help resist lateral deflection to generate cornering force and stability.

Dunlop Direzza DZ101:
225/45R18

91W SL
Load Index 91 = 1356lbs (615kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph)

UTQG: 300, A, A

24lbs/each

Section Width: 9"

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires...z101_ci2_l.jpg

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The Direzza DZ101 is Dunlop's Ultra High Performance Summer tire for the drivers of sport compact cars. The Direzza DZ101 shares the Direzza name with Dunlop racing tires used in the Japanese SUPER GT Championship and was developed to provide crisp and responsive handling. The Direzza DZ101 is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

The Direzza DZ101 features Dunlop's specially formulated Silicarbon Matrix tread compound (combines silica and carbon black) to enhance grip. The compound is molded into a directional tread design featuring rigid shoulder blocks and two wide, straight tread channels with long, oblique grooves to combine responsive handling, stable cornering and hydroplaning resistance. The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced by Dunlop's Jointless Band (JLB) spirally wound nylon cord cap ply to stabilize the tread area enhancing tread wear, handling and high-speed capability. A polyester cord body enhances ride quality while Max Flange Shields help resist rim damage due to accidental curbing.