Firestone Wide Ovals
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I don't have a set of the wide ovals, but have seen posts from others that say they are a good tire. I do have a set of the Firestone Firehawk runflats and they are very good tires.
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From: Hudson FL
Yes I know every thing I've read says they are a great tire, and the price is right. The only negative I've read is that although they list the tire as 11.5 wide they run narrower then the original GSC's width. I do like the wide stance of the GSC's.
So Im trying to find pictures of FSWO in 285/40-17's on a vette so I can see how they look.
So Im trying to find pictures of FSWO in 285/40-17's on a vette so I can see how they look.
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From: Florence, AL
275/40 17's front & 295/35/18's on rear and I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!! Approximately 440HP to the rear wheels and they hook up pretty good....just have to feather throttle a little taking off.
THEY ARE A VERY QUITE TIRE!!!!! Two Thumbs Up....I've been through a lot of tires over the years...these are quickly turning into 1 of my favorite sets...
THEY ARE A VERY QUITE TIRE!!!!! Two Thumbs Up....I've been through a lot of tires over the years...these are quickly turning into 1 of my favorite sets...
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From: Bay Area CA
JUST got my FSWO today...pics are not detailed but i will be taking some soon. they are stock z06 sized.
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From: N East fl
Originally Posted by JameyTurner
275/40 17's front & 295/35/18's on rear and I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!! Approximately 440HP to the rear wheels and they hook up pretty good....just have to feather throttle a little taking off.
THEY ARE A VERY QUITE TIRE!!!!! Two Thumbs Up....I've been through a lot of tires over the years...these are quickly turning into 1 of my favorite sets...
THEY ARE A VERY QUITE TIRE!!!!! Two Thumbs Up....I've been through a lot of tires over the years...these are quickly turning into 1 of my favorite sets...
Is your car lowered? if so how much? I was wondering about the 275 rubbing?
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From: Fayetteville GA
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I don't have a set of the wide ovals, but have seen posts from others that say they are a good tire. I do have a set of the Firestone Firehawk runflats and they are very good tires.
