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Old 02-28-2008, 11:43 AM
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Looking at all of my options. I am considering these tires as well as the Michelin ZP tires. I know the Michelins are good but I want something that looks good too. Anyone have any experience with these Firestones? noise? handling? wear?
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I had them on my first 99, they were great. Much better than the stock tires - great traction and very quiet. Not much wear in close to 10k miles
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I loved them. Much better than the stock goodyears. Better traction and handling, quieter than stock, and better treadwear. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for runflats.
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I agree. I had them on my 97 they were great tires. Great traction in monsoon weather.

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Originally Posted by 99Lingenfelter
I loved them. Much better than the stock goodyears. Better traction and handling, quieter than stock, and better treadwear. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for runflats.
Have them on mine. very quiet and wear really good.
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I've got almost 30K on the set on my 01. Great tires, but I'm trying the Michelins next.
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Have them on my '99, good handling and very quiet,I wish they made them in other sizes!! other than stock sizes
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I ran them on my '00 that i just sold. Great tires IMO. Very good handling, low road noise and very comfortable ride. I would highly recommend them.

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