tire opinion
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Racer
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From: Fishkill New York
tire opinion
Looking to replace original GSC's (driver's front threadworn on outside). Looking at Firestone Firehawk SZ50's. I was also wondering if anyone had any information about Nitto NT 555 Extrene Performance such as comfort, road noise, handling(dry only vette never seen rain or snow) or anything else of importance. Taking all opinions.
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From: Pinellas Florida Misfit
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Re: tire opinion (jrw)
The Firestone's are a fantastic tire... I've had the newer ones (The EP's) on my 86 and the original non-EP's on my 95. Not a single complaint... great traction wet/dry, quiet and wear well.
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Re: tire opinion (jrw)
It's true, the Firehawk is a great tire. I also happen to like the Michelin Pilots Sports and the Pilot XGTZ-4. You can't go wrong with any of these tires for the street.
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Re: tire opinion (Smash)
Another vote for Michelin Pilot XGT Z4's, best tire on the planet and well worth the $$$.
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Re: tire opinion (Mr Mojo)
I had the Michelin Pilot XGT Z4s. They were a awesome tire. Great in the rain and lasted a long time. Now I have the Pilot Sports because the XGT doesn't come in 315s :nonod:
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Re: tire opinion (jay17)
I really like the Firestones, I put on a pair of XGT-Z4's after the Firestones to see if I liked them better...the XGT's are nice, but a lot louder than the Firestones and grip is about the same. I usually see the Firestones cheaper as well...I have to give another recommendation for the SZ50's!
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Re: tire opinion (Zix)
After what I've learned, I'm going with the Firestone SZ50's next time. :yesnod:
As a word of warning about the Nitto 555TR's, they make for a pretty rough ride. They're loud too. Their main purpose is a drag tire, that you don't have to change out before coming home from the strip. I have a friend with them on his C5 and the tread is nearly gone at 10k miles.
The Firestone's are a much better bet. :cheers:
As a word of warning about the Nitto 555TR's, they make for a pretty rough ride. They're loud too. Their main purpose is a drag tire, that you don't have to change out before coming home from the strip. I have a friend with them on his C5 and the tread is nearly gone at 10k miles.
The Firestone's are a much better bet. :cheers:
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Re: tire opinion (365ZUM)
Whoops.
I just read your post again. Thought you were talking about the Nitto TR's instead of the NT's. Don't have any experience with the NT's.
I just read your post again. Thought you were talking about the Nitto TR's instead of the NT's. Don't have any experience with the NT's.