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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 10:01 PM
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Just starting to look at tires. Need opinions on best ones for my '95. Firestone Firehawks SZ50's had good reviews as far as ride, quietness, and handling and the price wasn't bad. Or, the Goodyear Eagle-F1-GS-D3's? I saw some comments in the Forum on the Goodyears and they sound good too. What say guys? Waiting for info and thanx
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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My preference goes with the Michelin or BFG brands.
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 12:24 PM
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How do you drive and what are you looking for? Better ride? better performance? Better value? You know tirerack.com has those three questions that will help you make a decision. :auto:
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 12:39 PM
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I've had SZ50EP's for two summers, and I've been very satisfied with them.
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 12:47 PM
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I replaced my stock Gatorbacks VR50's with the SZ50's and I cant say enough good things about them. What a difference, what a value. Tirerack personal reviews on tires show the Firestones to be better than the Goodyears. Read the Reviews there to get an idea.
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 04:41 PM
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Am on my 2nd set of Firehawks, and am very satisfied. :seeya
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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Won't even think of running anything else than Firehawk SZ50 EP's. This is my second set on two C4's. Like the traction wet and/or dry. :yesnod:
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