BFGoodrich® Tires' Best Ultra-High Performance All-Season Tire Hits Market

GREENVILLE, S.C., April 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing race-proven technology to everyday use in a tire, BFGoodrich^® Tires today is launching its new g-Force™ COMP-2™ A/S tire, which is now available throughout North America in more than 20,000 authorized dealers. The new g-Force™ COMP-2™ A/S tire, available in an initial phase of 33 tire sizes, will give drivers the ability to accelerate faster, brake shorter and maintain control in all seasons.

Engineered from BFGoodrich's rich heritage of pavement racing and motorsports technology, the g-Force™ COMP-2™ A/S delivers the best wet and dry traction¹, stops up to 15 feet shorter on wet roads and up to 5 feet shorter on dry roads², and provides better snow traction than leading competitors³. These features combine for a driving experience that will give consumers the confidence to take on the road no matter the season.

The ultra-high performance g-Force™ COMP-2™ A/S incorporates a Performance Racing Core (PRC) that delivers crisp responsive control while cornering hard on wet, dry or light snow-covered roads. The technology is directly derived from track tires. The g-Force™ COMP-2™ A/S enhances traction at speed for increased acceleration, while still maintaining ride comfort.

BFGoodrich understands that performance-seeking drivers demand particular attributes in a street tire for all seasons. The new tire boasts BFGoodrich Tires' UltiGrip™ Technology and g-Force™ Tread,  which provides enhanced wet and dry traction, optimized rubber-to-road contact and the ultimate grip all year long.

"We know our consumers need a tire that delivers more than just a quality ride on the pavement," said Marcus Wilson, BFGoodrich^® Tires ultra-high performance marketing manager. "The new g-Force™ COMP™-2 A/S delivers on the fundamentals of ultra-high performance by helping drivers accelerate faster, brake shorter and improve control in all seasons. It's not just an ultra-high performance tire for Performance Seekers. It's an ultra-high performance tire for everyone. It boasts high performance in rain, cold, light snow or dry pavement."

¹ Based on internal dry handling and internal wet and dry autocross test results using a 1995 BMW M3 lightweight and a 2011 BMW 328i versus the General^® G-Max AS-03, and Yokohama^® AVID ENVigor in tire size 225/45 ZR17.

²Based on internal wet and dry braking test results using a 2011 BMW 328i versus General^® G-Max AS-03, Yokohama^® AVID ENVigor and Hankook^® Ventus S1 Noble2 in tire size 225/45 ZR17.

³Based on third party commissioned snow spin traction test results versus General^® G-Max AS-03, Yokohama^® AVID ENVigor and Hankook^® Ventus S1 Noble2 in tire size 225/45 ZR17.  *Snow traction performance may vary depending upon factors such as road conditions, weather and environment, driver performance, etc.

*Snow Spin Traction Test (GM Spin) following ASTM F1805 [for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139 (Passenger Car)]

The g-Force™ COMP-2™ A/S will be released to consumers on April 1 in 33 sizes, expanding to a total of 59 sizes released by April 2016. The tire will fit a range of vehicles: American muscle, European and Asian luxury, tuner car options, and plus-size fitments for a wide variety of vehicles.  The average MSRP for the tire will be $162.00.

For more information about the BFGoodrich^® Tires g-Force™ COMP-2™ A/S tire, and a complete list of available sizes, please visit http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com.

About BFGoodrich^® Tires
With more than 100 years of heritage, BFGoodrich^® Tires is dedicated to providing high performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment. Combining technical expertise with 40 years of motorsports experience, BFGoodrich^® Tires delivers tires for a full range of driving experiences from ultra-high performance street, to off-road terrain with one common theme – extreme performance. Come upgrade your performance with BFGoodrich and see where our tires can take you at www.BFGoodrichTires.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires or on Twitter at @BFGoodrichTires.

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