[Z06] GoodYear Tires
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4th Gear
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GoodYear Tires
Has anyone tried the Firestone FireHawk Wide Ovale tires. I recently purchased my first vette a 2003 Z06 and it needs tires. Haven't found many good reviews on the Goodyear Super Car Tires.
Feedback appreciated
Feedback appreciated
Safety Car
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From: Maryland
You can search & find a lot of discussion on the the Firestone Wide Ovals.
Basically, they are cheaper than the Supercars and consequently not as sticky--the compound is hard. Because of the hard compound the tire will last longer. I'm not sure if they are any better in the rain.
I have the Supercars because I want max dry traction.
Basically, they are cheaper than the Supercars and consequently not as sticky--the compound is hard. Because of the hard compound the tire will last longer. I'm not sure if they are any better in the rain.
I have the Supercars because I want max dry traction.
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4th Gear
Joined: Oct 2008
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You can search & find a lot of discussion on the the Firestone Wide Ovals.
Basically, they are cheaper than the Supercars and consequently not as sticky--the compound is hard. Because of the hard compound the tire will last longer. I'm not sure if they are any better in the rain.
I have the Supercars because I want max dry traction.
Basically, they are cheaper than the Supercars and consequently not as sticky--the compound is hard. Because of the hard compound the tire will last longer. I'm not sure if they are any better in the rain.
I have the Supercars because I want max dry traction.
Racer
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I originally planned to get the wide ovals based on the price but changed my mind after seeing pictures. The contact patch isn't as wide as the other tires in this size and it is noticable when you see it from behind.
Look at the Toyo Proxes too if you are undecided.
Look at the Toyo Proxes too if you are undecided.
Advanced
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From: Clovis Ca
Check out the Vredesteins from Tomz wheels, a vendor that supports this forum. Very reasonable, great traction, and a tread design that will catch everyone's attention. Do a forum search for Vredestein tires.
