BFGoodrich wants to know if you're 'driver enough'

Riddle me this, Batman: What do a 1965 Ford Mustang and every other car in the world have in common?

Right, they all use tires that keep them in contact with the road.

So it would stand to reason that, as your life can depend on that contact, you should get the best tires you can, not the best you can afford.

In addition, if you like to go fast, then it would behoove you even more to get really good tires.

With this now accepted concept in mind, let's explore what BFGoodrich is asking for.

What it wants to know is simple: "Are you driver enough" for the new g-Force Comp-2 A/S lineup of tires?

Before you answer that, a little more on what I found out the day I spent with them at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, where I had the opportunity to try them back-to-back with the competition.

BFGoodrich claims the new lineup has the best wet/dry braking ability when compared to current market leaders, along with the best Z-rated size coverage (59 sizes).

On the course, and using data analysis, I was consistently able to stop from 60 km/h better with the BFGs versus competition from Continental and Yokohama.

The other difference was the feel, but that was much harder to detect in straight line braking.

However, on the dry autocross course, the difference was substantial.

During autocross, drivers rely on feel, especially when at the limit of adhesion; this is what lets us know what the car is about to do.

And I can say with confidence that the Comp2s were superior.

The sidewall stiffness allowed for great feel and when they started to squirm, you could instantly understand what was going on.

On the wet autocross it was similar situation: They performed very well, but there wasn't as noticeable a difference compared to tires from other brands.

I did notice a substantial advantage with the BFGs during slide recovery, however, where the Comp2s recovered from an induced slide to provide grip much quicker.

The technology behind all this comes from a high silica content, as well as a better mixing process.

Directional tread design also helps, and the squared off shoulder with wraparound blocks all add up to a superior performance tire.

In addition, BFGoodrich has learned from years of racing that using a performance racing core with an equal tensioning containment system provides a great base.

At the end of the day, the choice is yours for tires, but technology is moving fast, and there are some really good tires out there.

From my experience with the new Comp2s, they are definitely worth a look.

At the very least they let you test whether you are "driver enough."