Goodyears or firehawks??

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Mar 2, 2011 | 09:42 PM

BPHORSEGUY

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From: SUFFIELD CT USA 2023 C8 CORVETTE UN-MODIFIED FINALIST

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Goodyears or firehawks??

Now that the GOODYEAR EAGLES have been canceled in the 15" size I need to buy some tires quickly. When I read reviews the GOODYEARS only get 20000 miles, suck in the rain and have some noise and a harsh ride. The FIRESTONES get twice the mileage good traction even wet. Has anyone got actual experience in the rain w/ these two tires and tell me about your opinions please!!!

Mar 2, 2011 | 10:15 PM

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Mar 2, 2011 | 10:34 PM

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I had both. Liked the way the Goodyear's rode and handled.

Mar 2, 2011 | 10:57 PM

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i have firestones on mine! no complaints what so ever even hooked ok at the strip 1.88 sixty foot

Mar 2, 2011 | 11:15 PM

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I have the Firestone's only problem I have is the name Firehawk. I wished they just said Firestone SS If I was to buy again, I would definatly buy the BFG. Al

Mar 3, 2011 | 06:39 AM

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i have the firehawks on my 71 cam and they were an improvement on the bfg,s pervious by 20 % . have not had good years so cant compare

Mar 3, 2011 | 07:02 AM

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yeah the firehawks are the worse. I am buying new tires this spring. going with goodrich ta

Mar 3, 2011 | 09:21 AM

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Agree, BFG.

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Mar 3, 2011 | 09:33 AM

alswagg

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Sorry, but the Firehawks just don't look right. I was so upset at the looks I had the tires swapped to put the lettering inside. My next set is definatly BFG Al

Mar 3, 2011 | 10:15 AM

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I have BFGs on both my vettes and they just look and feel right. I don't really like the lettering on the Firehawks, looks too modern on a classic car.

Mar 3, 2011 | 10:26 AM

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JETZON Revenger GT P245/60R15 100T on my 71 roadster with OE wheels ... RWL & Non-directional tread looks RIGHT on mine!

very pleased with ride, handling, wear, traction, noise, wet, dry etc. 440AB. Mine made in USA by Cooper. Compare directly to Cooper Cobra Radial G/T. Mine came from local "Farm Bureau" about 2 years ago ... $75 each total carryout ... walmart installed lifetime balance $10 each ... about 8 FB offices throughout Connecticut ... call em.

http://www.jetzontire.com/tires/Deta...on=Performance

http://www.coopertire.com/html/produ...?page=cobra_gt

Mar 3, 2011 | 12:26 PM

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I put SZ50 Firehawks on my '64 and '91. Best tires I've ever had on either car. They outhandle the Goodyears and are quieter doing it.

Mar 3, 2011 | 06:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by toddalin

I put SZ50 Firehawks on my '64 and '91. Best tires I've ever had on either car. They outhandle the Goodyears and are quieter doing it.

The Firestones are the best tires I have found for my 82.

Andy

Mar 3, 2011 | 06:50 PM

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Sounds like Firestone should put Firestone on their tires!

Mar 3, 2011 | 07:04 PM

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I had both. Liked the way the Goodyear's rode and handled.

Damn fine looking wheel and tire combination!!!

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Mar 3, 2011 | 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BPHORSEGUY

Sounds like Firestone should put Firestone on their tires!

Mar 3, 2011 | 09:07 PM

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There aren't a lot of options these days for 15" rims. Looking at some myself, I found a couple others that aren't mentioned here. The Mickey Thompson sportsman S/T and for a more modern look the Maxxis Maraurder MA-S1 is unidirectional tire that is H rated.

Mar 3, 2011 | 11:14 PM

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I don't want 17or18" till I absolutely have to, I like the stock wheels!

Mar 3, 2011 | 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BPHORSEGUY

I don't want 17or18" till I absolutely have to, I like the stock wheels!

me to brother...i wont give in till they dont make them anymore.

Mar 4, 2011 | 08:04 AM

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