COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES
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COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES
ANY ONE WITH EXPERIENCE, GOOD OR BAD WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK RUN FLAT TECHNOLOGY (RFT) = FIREHAWK SZ50 EP RFT TIRES?.
I AM CONSIDERING REPLACING MY GOODYEAR EMT'S WITH THE FIREHAWKS ON MY 2000 COUPE.
I AM CONSIDERING REPLACING MY GOODYEAR EMT'S WITH THE FIREHAWKS ON MY 2000 COUPE.
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (TURBOTOC)
Don't use all capital letters, it's interpreted as yelling.
P.S. I have them up front on my 99 and I like them.
[Modified by Godspeed, 10:38 AM 9/30/2001]
P.S. I have them up front on my 99 and I like them.
[Modified by Godspeed, 10:38 AM 9/30/2001]
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (TURBOTOC)
I have them on my 98 coupe and they are decent tires. I recently got the car and they came with it so unfortunatley I have not been able to compare them to the GY's. But I have heard from other forum members that they are a lot better than the GY's. Good luck! :seeya
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (Godspeed)
Don't use all capital letters, it's interupted as yelling.
P.S. I have them up front on my 99 and I like them.
P.S. I have them up front on my 99 and I like them.
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (TURBOTOC)
I just replaced my Goodyears (Wednesday) So far I am very pleased with the Firestones http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=157737
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (TURBOTOC)
Had mine about a month now. No question they are quieter and smoother. Grip is better. They will only go 50-60 miles flat as opposed to the Goodyears which will go 200 miles flat. Also I noticed that "turn in" is not as crisp as with the Goodyears, likely a result of the rounded shoulder.
Overall, considering the price difference, I'd say the are a hell of a good tire.
TC
Overall, considering the price difference, I'd say the are a hell of a good tire.
TC
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (TURBOTOC)
Hi, I have run them for 6 months.
Rim protector...is cool not a visable eyesore for me.
Width...They do look a little smaller, because of the roundness (instead of square drop off on GY) to the sidewall.
Traction...Dry weather on straightline acceleration seems OK.
Traction ...Wet ????????
Grip...acceleration they kind of feel soft or greasy in corner. Control and slide is predictable. OK.
Braking...my only grip. They tire "bark" under braking runing my stealth approach to driving. I do not recall the GY barking as much.
Quietness...NOCTICABLE quieter road noise that GY.
So......based on road noise and straightline grip definitely preform better than GY.
Myself...I will try the BF Goodrich KD SSS next tire purchase. Michelin is the other option.
Rim protector...is cool not a visable eyesore for me.
Width...They do look a little smaller, because of the roundness (instead of square drop off on GY) to the sidewall.
Traction...Dry weather on straightline acceleration seems OK.
Traction ...Wet ????????
Grip...acceleration they kind of feel soft or greasy in corner. Control and slide is predictable. OK.
Braking...my only grip. They tire "bark" under braking runing my stealth approach to driving. I do not recall the GY barking as much.
Quietness...NOCTICABLE quieter road noise that GY.
So......based on road noise and straightline grip definitely preform better than GY.
Myself...I will try the BF Goodrich KD SSS next tire purchase. Michelin is the other option.
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (TURBOTOC)
I've had mine on for 4,000 miles and they are soooooo much better than the Gy's. No more pounding on me or the vette when you hit those manhole covers or ridges in the road that you want to drive around but just can't (car next to you). I just wish they wouldn't sidestep when my PLII vette either downshifts from third to second, or upshifts from first to second. :D :D :D :D
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (White_98)
I haven't tried any high g launches with them but they seem to corner as well or better. The only thing I really notice is a low growling noise that comes from the back tires. They seem to make the same volume of noise as the Goodyear just a different type of noise. At first I thought I had a diff problem but the noise is constant whether the clutch is in or out. The noise could also be due to my running max negative camber in the rear.
Bill
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (Godspeed)
Godspeed:
Thank you for the information.
I did not know that capital letters were "interpreted" as yelling. In the Marine Corps all messages are sent in capital letters.
Turbotoc
Thank you for the information.
I did not know that capital letters were "interpreted" as yelling. In the Marine Corps all messages are sent in capital letters.
Turbotoc
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (TURBOTOC)
Godspeed:
Thank you for the information.
I did not know that capital letters were "interpreted" as yelling. In the Marine Corps all messages are sent in capital letters.
Turbotoc
Thank you for the information.
I did not know that capital letters were "interpreted" as yelling. In the Marine Corps all messages are sent in capital letters.
Turbotoc
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (FunDriver)
From my experience in the service, much of the communication in the Marines was quite loud, could be considered as "yelling", the "all capps" communication from TURBOTOC might be quite appropriate for his daily lifestyle. :D
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (TURBOTOC)
Thanks to all of you for responding to my question about Firestone Firehawk RFT's. I have ordered a pair for the rear and I will keep you posted.
Thanks Again,
TURBOTOC
Thanks Again,
TURBOTOC
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (TURBOTOC)
I have ordered a pair for the rear and I will keep you posted.
Thanks Again,
TURBOTOC
Thanks Again,
TURBOTOC
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Re: COMMENTS ON FIRESTONE FIREHAWK - RUN FLAT TYPES (mozin)
I would also suggest replacing the front tires so that all four tires are matched.
Tom
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