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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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its has come down to these two for my decision.

295/35-18 - two rear tires
firestone firehawk wideoval 405 shipped
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bfg kdw 470 shipped.

is it going to be worth the extra 65$ to go with the bfg's?

ne one know the tread wear on these two?.. thanks in advance guys
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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I too am looking for tires. Kdw's were at the top of the list but recently I have read good things about the Firestones. The price may be the deciding factor!
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Get the Firestone's. I have had them on my 99 for 1 year, they are a great tire. You will like the ridge that acts as a rim protector. I smoke my tires every chance I get so I can get some new 305's on the car. The firestones will not wear out!! I am sure a few good burnouts would speed things up.
I also have the 17" BFG KDWS on my 82 and they seem to wear faster than the wide-o's. I like them both but I think the Firestones are a bargain. I will be running them on both cars very soon. I hope they make a 305/18 ??
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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i dont think they make them in a 305..
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