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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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Firestone no longer makes tires for the C6. Went to http://www.firestonetire.com/tiresel...Model=Corvette Standard Rear
site and filled out for standard rear C6 Corvette tires and this was what I got:
We're sorry, we don't currently produce a tire that matches your vehicle's original equipment tire size, load range and speed rating combination.
Optional sizes may be available for your vehicle. Please consult your owner's manual and check with your retailer
to verify all tire recommendations before purchasing your tire(s)."


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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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maybe Firestone doesn't know what it's doing (seeing as how it's not involved yet in the acceleration issues of various makes) .

go to tirerack. it knows. it says firestone funflats fit the corvette, both z51 and base.

then again, in non-funflat, they may not make tires for the Vette.

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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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I just put the Firstone Wide Oval RFT's on my car last week.
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Runflats (prices are at Tire Rack)
245/40ZR18 (Front) $209 ea
285/35ZR19 (Rear) $289 ea
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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For some reason Firestone doesn't list the wide oval RFT on their website. I think I will be buying a set of these in the next 2 weeks if my wheels show up.

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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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Obviously their search by vehicle function is not accurate. I put Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval run flats on my car about a year ago.
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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I just put the Firestone Wide Oval RFT's on my car last week.
Same here.
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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I paid $979 for all 4 Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval RFT, mounted, balanced (lifetime) & tax at the Firestone store in Fort Worth. But I had to ask specifically for this tire. Good luck
These were for the wife's '06 vert.

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Make sure you get a replacment warranty since you can't repair the tire. That helps keep the demand for their tire up.
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