FireStone SZ50
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Re: FireStone SZ50 (darrellwest)
Quote from the C4 Corvette Performance website by Troy Willoughby:
( http://vette.ohioracing.com/mods.html )
" I'm running Firestone Firehawk SZ50. Rear R17/285/40, Front R17/285/40. Same size on all fours. Looks great.
I highly recommend these tires. They completely run circles around the stock Goodyears. I know because I've raced auto-cross on both. They stick better than BF Goodrich Comp T/As and appear to have a good tread life so far. They also stick well on cold pavement. "
[Modified by Lone Ranger, 10:53 AM 4/5/2003]
( http://vette.ohioracing.com/mods.html )
" I'm running Firestone Firehawk SZ50. Rear R17/285/40, Front R17/285/40. Same size on all fours. Looks great.
I highly recommend these tires. They completely run circles around the stock Goodyears. I know because I've raced auto-cross on both. They stick better than BF Goodrich Comp T/As and appear to have a good tread life so far. They also stick well on cold pavement. "
[Modified by Lone Ranger, 10:53 AM 4/5/2003]
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Re: FireStone SZ50 (Lone Ranger)
I just bought my second set, they look cool, the arrowhead looking tread gives great rain traction and when once they heat up they have awesome dry grip. They're a good deal compared to the other options too.
[Modified by tarheelracer, 5:55 PM 4/5/2003]
[Modified by tarheelracer, 5:55 PM 4/5/2003]
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Re: FireStone SZ50 (darrellwest)
I agree with Lone Ranger. They stick and look mean. I saved alot going though The Tire Rack ( thetirerack.com ), Then spent my savings triing to find some one mount tires bought from someone else. I have them on my '89 wouldn't go back to Goodyear.
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From my experience with them, they suck. No straight line traction at all.
Through the turns, they are OK, but nowhere near as good as the Michelins.
Through the turns, they are OK, but nowhere near as good as the Michelins.
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Re: (Mr Mojo)
This is one Mr Mojo and I agree to disagree on.
Having driven both I think the Firehawks have great traction, wet/dry/lateral/straight and are the best tires I have ever had on a car.
The Michelin Pilot Sports I have on now are a distant second and way too expensive.
Having driven both I think the Firehawks have great traction, wet/dry/lateral/straight and are the best tires I have ever had on a car.
The Michelin Pilot Sports I have on now are a distant second and way too expensive.
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Re: FireStone SZ50 (darrellwest)
I think theyre the best, the only other tires id consider are Michelin Pilot Sports and Kumho Ecsta Supra 712s
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FireStone SZ50
I have the SZ50's on my 16" wheels and use them to go racing, and have those on the rear vs the 17" with the Eagle GSC's. The SZ50's grip a LOT more then the eagles, and I just wish they'd be cheaper, then I'd buy a set for my 17's.. I like them a lot...
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Re: FireStone SZ50 (darrellwest)
I have the SZ50 285/40/17s on all four on my car and I can tell you the Firestones are far superior to the Goodyears I took off in every respect :yesnod:
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Re: FireStone SZ50 (Beautiful Beast)
Absolutely marvelous in the rain. Set the cruise on 100 - yeah, yeah, I've heard - and roll! 60' rooster tails, a wall of water behind you 200 feet long. Sticks like glue. Hug on the dry as well. I bought them for their wet weather performance. The dry is just a bonus. Apper to be wearing well also.
