Tire Dilemma
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Tire Dilemma
Well, I'm looking at getting new tires for the Vette and can't decide between Firestone Firehawk run flats(on the car now) or the new Goodyear F1 All Seasons(not run flats). I am leaning towards the Goodyears as it will be winter in Seattle when I am home and I got caught out with a dusting of snow in the Firehawks last year. The only thing that scares me is the noise complaints I have heard on Tire Rack about the Goodyears. Anyone have actual experience with the Goodyears? What about the noise? Any other negatives? Thanks
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I had Goodyear and did not dislike them, but when I need tires I got Yokohama and I love them. I cannot speak highly enough about them. Handling. Noise. In rain.
That is my 2¢.
Oh, ya . . . look good too.
Craig
That is my 2¢.
Oh, ya . . . look good too.
Craig
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I love my Firestone Firehawks!!!
Aloha,
Michael
-edit-; if I was gonna go non-run flat, I think I'd try the Firestone Wide Ovals. (on Z06 rims, of course)
Aloha,
Michael
-edit-; if I was gonna go non-run flat, I think I'd try the Firestone Wide Ovals. (on Z06 rims, of course)
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thanks Bill K!!
What can I say, I'm a Firestone guy. They started making the Wide Oval in run-flat for the C6. About a $100 less than the Firehawks (which are just over $300), another $100 less for the Wide Oval non-run flat. Might be my next tire, after I use up my supply of Firehawks RFT's..
Sorry OP, I've not run Goodyear's, yet...
Aloha,
Michael
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What can I say, I'm a Firestone guy. They started making the Wide Oval in run-flat for the C6. About a $100 less than the Firehawks (which are just over $300), another $100 less for the Wide Oval non-run flat. Might be my next tire, after I use up my supply of Firehawks RFT's..
Aloha,
Michael
Aloha,
Michael
hahahaha
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Thanks for the replys, i might look into the Toyo's now. Performance aside I still think i like the look of the F1 all seasons a bit better, but that is lame to choose a tire on design....right....maybe not...??
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