Do you like the Firestone Firehawk ....
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Burning Brakes
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Do you like the Firestone Firehawk ....
I need new tires and I am considering the Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval, do you have any experience with them. I have used Firehawks before on other cars and are great.
I will not drive it in snow or mud, but rainy days will be considered, so wet traction is needed also.
I am considering them because of the performance and price. ( I am on a tight budget )
Any suggestions and opinions are as always welcome and very important.
By the way most of my driving involves curvy roads.
I will not drive it in snow or mud, but rainy days will be considered, so wet traction is needed also.
I am considering them because of the performance and price. ( I am on a tight budget )
Any suggestions and opinions are as always welcome and very important.
By the way most of my driving involves curvy roads.
Le Mans Master
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I got em, I like em. But the only thing I can compare them to is the old Goodyears that were on the car. They stick well and are great in the rain. Smooth quiet ride too.
Instructor
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What size tires are you talking about? I have some firehawk 500's on another car and love them. I'd have a set in a heart beat on the corvette if they had them in 255/50/16.. If they are out there someplace in that size, let me know. Arlon
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Melting Slicks
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From: sonoma ca
Originally Posted by Tommy T-Bone
I got em, I like em. But the only thing I can compare them to is the old Goodyears that were on the car. They stick well and are great in the rain. Smooth quiet ride too.
Le Mans Master
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From: Metairie Louisiana
It is the best tire you can buy for the road and everyday driving IMO. They stick extremely well on curves and in rain. I tested them out a few weeks after they were broken in. I was able to take curves at speeds I never felt comfortable at before, with other tires. I hate driving in the rain but these tires make it much easier and feel safer. They are not that good for launching at the track though. I would say they are typical of what you would expect from a street tire for that application. If you drag race a lot get something stickier. I did find that mine were a little expensive, purchased from the local Firestone. They also seem to be just a bit more narrow than some other tires of the same size. See the links below for some ratings and reviews. 
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...y.jsp?type=UHP
http://www.tirerack.com/survey/Surve...hawk+Wide+Oval
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...y.jsp?type=UHP
http://www.tirerack.com/survey/Surve...hawk+Wide+Oval
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Originally Posted by 96lastc4
I had a set and hated them !!!!
The kumho tires I have now are much better.
The kumho tires I have now are much better.
then you are in micro-minority.the fswo's are spectacular as as rain tire, and can handle more than you throw at it in mountainside driving.
