I put Firestone RFT on my vert about 15k ago and they look like new and have preformed great since the stock GY's crapped out at 14k.
Say goodbye to Goodyear
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I've had mine for over a year.
Good ride, quieter than the OEMs and good performance even in the rain. The only downside is that they are at the top end of the price range.
I've had the Kumhos on the two other cars. Good value but they wear quicker than the Michelins.
Good ride, quieter than the OEMs and good performance even in the rain. The only downside is that they are at the top end of the price range.
I've had the Kumhos on the two other cars. Good value but they wear quicker than the Michelins.
Drifting
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From: Corinth TX
I went the same route. Actually I had an interim stop in between with the Firestone RFs. I will continue to use the Michelins for my next change out. And one thing that I have noticed is that they really hold up well. They have a UTQG rating of 400 so they will last quite a while.
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From: "Man been singin' the Blues, since he began to till the ground"...Vancouver, USA WA.
Just got a set from Costco, $1288.00, out the door. I haven't put them back on the car yet, because of rust removal project on hubs/rotors and repaint (I would recomend this, very rusty). Can't wait to get back on the road! I don't know what area you live in, but Kumhos & Firehawks have a " Not for use at or below freezing" warning. Just a heads up.
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From: Mechanicsville Va
Dont forget that the CorvetteForum Store has all of these tires listed and ready to buy.
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Just got a set from Costco, $1288.00, out the door. I haven't put them back on the car yet, because of rust removal project on hubs/rotors and repaint (I would recomend this, very rusty). Can't wait to get back on the road! I don't know what area you live in, but Kumhos & Firehawks have a " Not for use at or below freezing" warning. Just a heads up.
