Tire Choices
Team Owner
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
FSWO's.
And they're plenty wide. The important point is roadworthiness, and the FSWO's are excellent. And in a downpour you wouldn't believe how good these tires are.
And they're plenty wide. The important point is roadworthiness, and the FSWO's are excellent. And in a downpour you wouldn't believe how good these tires are.
Last edited by Red Tornado; Sep 7, 2006 at 09:02 AM.
Team Owner
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From: Phila., PA burbs
Originally Posted by ALLT4
I'm OK with my Firehawks, but I wish they would make them a bit wider. They seem too narrow even at the 285 size. My old SZ50's are as wide or wider at 275.
That being said, I love the tires, but just wish they were a tad wider. 
As Hot Rod pointed out, they are still plenty wide, but if you like the looks of a wide tire you'd probably prefer another tire.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: No Opti Here Tn
St. Jude Donor '06
I bought Sumitomos from Tire Rack and I love them and about one third the price of F1s
I wouldnt put firestone on my car if they were free
I had to go round and round with them over truck tires on my Jeep Grand Waggoneer The same ones that were on Explorer
I was limited to just a few manufacturers bc of the fat meat on the ZR1
I wouldnt put firestone on my car if they were free
I had to go round and round with them over truck tires on my Jeep Grand Waggoneer The same ones that were on Explorer
I was limited to just a few manufacturers bc of the fat meat on the ZR1
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 40
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From: Mt Vernon IL
Yokohama Avids
I have had a set of Yokohama Avids on my 86 coupe for over a year and over 20000 miles. Most of my driving is interstate, with some county blacktops on each end of my daily trips. They are quiet, smooth, and very stable at speed. They track straight and true, and they behave very linearly when I corner or make quick maneuvers. Very little understeer unless you really push them hard.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Austin TX
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
ive always bought the "bang for the buck" tires as I burn them up quick anyway...Had good luck with Falkens, Sumitomos, etc. Stick pretty well, cheap, no road noise problems. Thats just me though.
I dont want to feel guilty after a burnout on a set of rears that cost $200 per tire
I dont want to feel guilty after a burnout on a set of rears that cost $200 per tire
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Instructor
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From: Davison Michigan
Originally Posted by ALLT4
I'm OK with my Firehawks, but I wish they would make them a bit wider. They seem too narrow even at the 285 size. My old SZ50's are as wide or wider at 275.
Recommendation; if you buy them, buy one size bigger (width) than what you ride calls for.
Recommendation; if you buy them, buy one size bigger (width) than what you ride calls for.
Team Owner
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
Originally Posted by garkahn90
They also have large bead near the rim lip. I understand its to protect your rim from rubbing against a curb. I don't much care for the looks of that either.
tell ya what though --- if and when you ever rub a curb, you'll be very appreciative because your wheels won't suffer an expensive fix like you would have otherwise had to deal with
