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Are BFGoodrich g-Force Sport Comp 2's no longer available in stock size?

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I've been eyeing the g-Force Sport Comp 2 to replace my factory RE050 tires when the time is right. Today I woke up to a tire at 20 PSI and a screw almost in my sidewall. So now it's time to buy tires, but I can't seem to find the g-Force Sport Comp 2 in 205/40R17 anywhere.

Does anyone know if they'll come back?

Also, any current recommendations for 17" tires roughly close to stock diameter if I can't get the g-Force SC2? I know the question's been asked a hundred times but it seems like the 40R17 tire selection is getting worse by the day, and it used to be that the BFG g-Force was the one I saw recommended often. I'm just looking for Summer tires that are still relatively sticky but prioritize NVH and tread life since I have separate track tires.
 


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Tire Rack told me I got the last 4 in their inventory. If you look online you may be able to find them elsewhere, like DiscountTireDirect, etc. I think I even saw them listed on Sears.com. Who knows what's actually in stock versus what's listed on a website, though.
 


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I emailed BFGoodrich. It looks like 205/40R17 g-Force Sport Comp 2 tires are permanently discontinued.

Here was my email:

Hello,

My car has 205/40R17 tires (but 215 also works fine). I was eyeing the g-Force Sport COMP-2 tires to replace my factory tires when they wore out. Now I've reached that point, and it looks like the g-Force Sport COMP-2 tires are no longer available in my size? Is this size permanently discontinued, or is this only temporary?

Thanks, -Martin
And they responded:

We apologize but the tire has been discontinued and is no longer available. At BFGoodrich, we take what we learn through our passion for Ultra High Performance tires to ensure we're a leader in all things performance, which means we are constantly improving our existing products. We do not have a tire that we can recommend in the sizes requested.
So that sucks. For anyone on the hunt for these tires: Discount Tire had some in their South Carolina warehouse as of this morning. However my local Discount Tire would not let me purchase them because they have a lower load rating than our OEM tire. I suppose you could purchase the tires from them and then have them mounted somewhere else that won't complain about the load rating difference.

Frankly I was fed up with my tire search so I got some Potenza RE760's in OEM size for under $500 installed and including tax (after rebates) which are supposedly a little more comfortable than the BFGoodrich anyway. And I have a separate set of RE-71R shoes for autocross / track use.
 


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I just love the look of the OEM wheels for daily driving! I use 16" Sparco Assetto Garas for track / autocross though: the selection is definitely better in 16".
 


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I bought them from Direct on eBay. They will not sell them if you state their going on a Fist. I asked him what are they meant for an Ariel Atom?
 


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Oh wow that sucks, there was no inventory problems when I got mine in December and I LOVE them.
 


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Thanks BFG...
Would have been nice if TIRE RACK would have disclosed that information on their site, too.
And Ford sucks for giving us such a crappy bolt pattern.
Taxes suck!
Speed limits suck, more!
 


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Thanks BFG...
Would have been nice if TIRE RACK would have disclosed that information on their site, too.
And Ford sucks for giving us such a crappy bolt pattern.
Taxes suck!
Speed limits suck, more!
When I bought them last month when I loaded them into my cart the website there were limited quantities. And the guy with whom I spoke at Tire Rack cautioned me that the tires were out of production so to beware if I had a puncture or damage.
 


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I ordered TR online vs. speaking with anyone in late January. And yes, I got my first puncture in 15 years just this month and couldn't locate a tire, thankfully it was in the tread. Discount Tire repaired it for free.
So are folks just going to 45 profile or switching brands?
 


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I just wore out my BFG sc2's and can't replace them. It was a real nightmare to get these since tirerack would not sell them to me after I told them I drive a FiST(because of the load rating). :( IMO they were THE best do-it-all tire. Stiff sidewall for razor sharp, snappy handling/quick changing direction... decent tread life...great dry and wet traction. Dang it.
 


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I just wore out my BFG sc2's and can't replace them. It was a real nightmare to get these since tirerack would not sell them to me after I told them I drive a FiST(because of the load rating). :( IMO they were THE best do-it-all tire. Stiff sidewall for razor sharp, snappy handling/quick changing direction... decent tread life...great dry and wet traction. Dang it.
Tire Rack barely has anything in our stock size anymore. It's kind of a shame, but you have to go up to a 45 profile or go with a smaller rim to get a decent selection of good tires now. Not sure if it is just a fluctuation in their inventory or if manufacturers just aren't seeing the demand for our stock size. Probably not too many cars needing performance tires in a 17 inch wheel and as narrow as 205.
 


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I just wore out my BFG sc2's and can't replace them. It was a real nightmare to get these since tirerack would not sell them to me after I told them I drive a FiST(because of the load rating). :( IMO they were THE best do-it-all tire. Stiff sidewall for razor sharp, snappy handling/quick changing direction... decent tread life...great dry and wet traction. Dang it.
Tire Rack barely has anything in our stock size anymore. It's kind of a shame, but you have to go up to a 45 profile or go with a smaller rim to get a decent selection of good tires now. Not sure if it is just a fluctuation in their inventory or if manufacturers just aren't seeing the demand for our stock size. Probably not too many cars needing performance tires in a 17 inch wheel and as narrow as 205.
 




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