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Firestone Released Its C6 replacement runflat
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2005
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From: Palm Beach Gardens Fl
Had I known about these a week ago, I would have gotten them.
But, I’ve already ordered 2 new GY’s for the front.
I’ll be VERY anxious to hear experiences. Especially about handling
and noise. The GY’s are very noisy.
Big Jimm
You may be a Redneck if -
You’ve ever been arrested for relieving yourself in an ice machine
But, I’ve already ordered 2 new GY’s for the front.
I’ll be VERY anxious to hear experiences. Especially about handling
and noise. The GY’s are very noisy.
Big Jimm
You may be a Redneck if -
You’ve ever been arrested for relieving yourself in an ice machine
Moderator
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From: DFW Area TX
From the Owners Manual:
If you drive on a deflated
EMT for 25 miles (80 km) or less and at speeds
of 55 mph (90 km/h) or less, there is a good chance that
the tire can be repaired. The tire can operate effectively
with no air pressure for up to 100 miles (320 km) at
speeds up to 55 mph (90 km/h), but the tire would then
have to be replaced.
EMT for 25 miles (80 km) or less and at speeds
of 55 mph (90 km/h) or less, there is a good chance that
the tire can be repaired. The tire can operate effectively
with no air pressure for up to 100 miles (320 km) at
speeds up to 55 mph (90 km/h), but the tire would then
have to be replaced.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Yaphank New York
I have been a GM dealer tech for the last 11 years and the last tire I would ever put on my Corvette would be a Firestone! I have seen nothing but irregular wear, noise, and balance problems from "factory" Firestone tires. This was seen thru different brands and many different models, just a heads up.
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Le Mans Master
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Posts: 7,810
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From: FL
..........you get what you pay for....................initally, I would guess that these Firestone tires would be priced below any other brand, and then as demand rises, they'll price them accordingly.......
....................kinda' like your first hit of speed, crack, (or any other drug)....... it's free, but you gotta' pay for the rest.........once your hooked,.....you're hooked.............
AMEN! A great corvette tire...
Safety Car
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From: Springfield MA
St. Jude Donor '08
Team Owner
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From: Swansea IL
..........you get what you pay for....................initally, I would guess that these Firestone tires would be priced below any other brand, and then as demand rises, they'll price them accordingly.......
....................kinda' like your first hit of speed, crack, (or any other drug)....... it's free, but you gotta' pay for the rest.........once your hooked,.....you're hooked.............
....................kinda' like your first hit of speed, crack, (or any other drug)....... it's free, but you gotta' pay for the rest.........once your hooked,.....you're hooked.............
Tom
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 190
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From: Conway NH
I have been a GM dealer tech for the last 11 years and the last tire I would ever put on my Corvette would be a Firestone! I have seen nothing but irregular wear, noise, and balance problems from "factory" Firestone tires. This was seen thru different brands and many different models, just a heads up.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 130
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From: Talladega Alabama
you know.....firestone is a *** company
i know we all probably know that firestone is a japanese company,for those of us who buy from american companies only when we can..this is just a reminder....Mike
Team Owner
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From: Arizona
Safety Car
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From: Springfield MA
St. Jude Donor '08
http://www.bridgestone-firestone.com...ory_tireplants
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,380
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From: Visalia CA
Bridgestone has many plants...many of which are in the US....
http://www.bridgestone-firestone.com...ory_tireplants
http://www.bridgestone-firestone.com...ory_tireplants