Firestone Firehawks?
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Re: Firestone Firehawks? (CENTURION)
Personally I don't like them. I've heard nothing but good about them, but from my experiences, they aren't for me. My Michelins handle much better.
If you can get them cheap, go for it, they are better than Dunlops or Goodyears.
If you can get them cheap, go for it, they are better than Dunlops or Goodyears.
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From: Phila., PA burbs
Re: Firestone Firehawks? (CENTURION)
I've been very happy with mine. I got them on a Tire Rack close-out a couple years back for $77 apiece (285/40/17). Can't beat $377 shipped to your door :cheers:
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From: Nova Scotia Canada, Eh.
Re: Firestone Firehawks? (CENTURION)
Had them back when I ran 16" wheels.
Loved them - stuck better than the Michelin Pilots I got with the 17" wheels (but not as good as my BFG G-Force KD now...)
Loved them - stuck better than the Michelin Pilots I got with the 17" wheels (but not as good as my BFG G-Force KD now...)
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From: Katmandu
Re: Firestone Firehawks? (CENTURION)
I've had a set on my '93 for four years now. I've only put 10k on them, but they still ride, feel, and look like new. No noticeable treadwear, but I will most likely replace them in 2 years just for safety reasons (rubber aging). I would recommend them. They've been quiet riding and reliable tires. I don't drive my baby in the rain (go ahead and bust 'em) but the tread pattern should work great cutting through those puddles if you do :reddevil
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From: Bucks county Pa
Re: Firestone Firehawks? (ljohn51)
I had them on my 88 GTA. I liked em. I saw a 99 Firehawk TA at the strip that seem to leave harder than his competitors when i went to see how stock it was i noticed it was sporting Firestone Firehawks. :thumbs:
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Re: Firestone Firehawks? (blk90rdstr)
I made sure I checked with you guys on the forum before I dropped the 88 off this AM, went ahead with the Firehawks and another $1300 for chrome ZR-1 rims, needless to say this old 88 looks and now rides way newer.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Re: Firestone Firehawks? (Beautiful Beast)
I will definitely get pics, my dig camera is down. This old Vette is great and is getting a lot of attention. The whheels set it off, and I stayed within budget. When you tell people how much you have into this great looking/driving car, they're amzaed they have 3 times as much into an SUV!
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From: New Albany In
Re: Firestone Firehawks? (CENTURION)
I have had these on order from TIRE RACK for over a month now (285/40-17) they are still on "estimated" delivery 05/03/03 from factory to them. Anybody know what the delay might be? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
