Firestone FireHawk run flats
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Firestone FireHawk run flats
Just picked up my 2006 after having new Firestone Fire Hawk Wide Ovals out on and my first impression is WOW! Amazing how much difference tires can make. Way better ride and the noise level is incredibly lower. Can't wait to pull some g's on the WV country roads. Only got 17664 miles out of the Goodyear FI Eagle original tires. They would not pass inspection. Got them from Tire Rack for about 2/3 the cost of the Goodyears.
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From: Aiken SC
Just picked up my 2006 after having new Firestone Fire Hawk Wide Ovals out on and my first impression is WOW! Amazing how much difference tires can make. Way better ride and the noise level is incredibly lower. Can't wait to pull some g's on the WV country roads. Only got 17664 miles out of the Goodyear FI Eagle original tires. They would not pass inspection. Got them from Tire Rack for about 2/3 the cost of the Goodyears.
However, the tire noise is obtrusive.
I'm considering the Firestone Wide Ovals when the time comes
and your 'review' is appreciated!
Burning Brakes
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From: Rocky Mount NC
I have been satisfied with my Fire Hawk Wide Ovals. I have about 5000 miles on them. It was a no brainer for me because of the great deal that I got on the tires; $710 mounted and balanced. Some things you just can't pass up. 
Drifting
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From: Austin, TX, U.S.A.
People keep talking about how quiet and soft they ride. That is fine, no criticism here, but can anybody who likes taking corners fast comment on how good they grip. My GY SC gripped like crazy (when new) and I am SOOOO disappointed with the Hankooks I bought. I read lots of reviews that said Hankooks were good, but my stock C6 can slip these crappy tires with very little effort. How do firestones compare to GY in the grip department? Not just straight line, but in the corners?
Melting Slicks
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From: Waynesville NC
People keep talking about how quiet and soft they ride. That is fine, no criticism here, but can anybody who likes taking corners fast comment on how good they grip. My GY SC gripped like crazy (when new) and I am SOOOO disappointed with the Hankooks I bought. I read lots of reviews that said Hankooks were good, but my stock C6 can slip these crappy tires with very little effort. How do firestones compare to GY in the grip department? Not just straight line, but in the corners?
Le Mans Master
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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe
Good luck finding out...tire opinions are so very subjective. Most are comparing brand new tires to their old ones which may have been close to worn out and old. It's like some people who love front wheel drive cars - go figure! I was so confused after reading tons of tire reviews, that I just went out and bought the identical tires that came with my car when new. I didn't want to compromise the total package on my Z51 optioned car. I wish you could road test tires to get a true feeling for them.
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People keep talking about how quiet and soft they ride. That is fine, no criticism here, but can anybody who likes taking corners fast comment on how good they grip. My GY SC gripped like crazy (when new) and I am SOOOO disappointed with the Hankooks I bought. I read lots of reviews that said Hankooks were good, but my stock C6 can slip these crappy tires with very little effort. How do firestones compare to GY in the grip department? Not just straight line, but in the corners?
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Melting Slicks
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From: SE Coast FL
Definitely a tough choice I think for all, RF, Non RF, Firestone, GY, Hankook, Nitto etc...
Any confirmation on rumors that the FS Wide Ovals are not "true" run flats? How about width discrepancy, are the Ovals truly narrower than the GY?
Any confirmation on rumors that the FS Wide Ovals are not "true" run flats? How about width discrepancy, are the Ovals truly narrower than the GY?
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From: Folcroft NE Pennslyvania
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Melting Slicks
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From: CA
People keep talking about how quiet and soft they ride. That is fine, no criticism here, but can anybody who likes taking corners fast comment on how good they grip. My GY SC gripped like crazy (when new) and I am SOOOO disappointed with the Hankooks I bought. I read lots of reviews that said Hankooks were good, but my stock C6 can slip these crappy tires with very little effort. How do firestones compare to GY in the grip department? Not just straight line, but in the corners?
I get about 15k out of them.
Opinions are fine, but need to see some real data and maybe I'll get something that sticks better next time.
Noise and mileage aren't a factor for me, will stay with runflat tech.
Burning Brakes
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From: Liveremore Ca
Grip like crazy
People keep talking about how quiet and soft they ride. That is fine, no criticism here, but can anybody who likes taking corners fast comment on how good they grip. My GY SC gripped like crazy (when new) and I am SOOOO disappointed with the Hankooks I bought. I read lots of reviews that said Hankooks were good, but my stock C6 can slip these crappy tires with very little effort. How do firestones compare to GY in the grip department? Not just straight line, but in the corners?
Goodyear don't get upset. The reason I bought the Firestones was I was on a budget. A piece of stell ripped up my Goodyear left rear runflat on Highway 5 and I was able to drive your great runflat tire 150 miles at 50 mph to get me home.
Drifting
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From: Bonsall CA
Damned interesting thread...
People keep talking about how quiet and soft they ride. That is fine, no criticism here, but can anybody who likes taking corners fast comment on how good they grip. My GY SC gripped like crazy (when new) and I am SOOOO disappointed with the Hankooks I bought. I read lots of reviews that said Hankooks were good, but my stock C6 can slip these crappy tires with very little effort. How do firestones compare to GY in the grip department? Not just straight line, but in the corners?
I suppose we could design some kind of poll, that even with the subjectivity, would give us some information.
Burning Brakes
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From: Phoenix NY
Now thats a deal!! I wouldnt have passed on that deal either
Le Mans Master
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From: Currently somewhere in IL,IN,KY,TN,MO,AR,MS,AL, or FL
I was pleasantly surprised that my experience was the opposite. The original Z51 SC tires pulled 1.1G once on a turn I do often and were normally in the 1.05 range. the Firestones did 1.1 almost out of the box and are now routinely at 1.15G. Seat of the pants says the Firestones are softer going into the turn but the meter says they pull harder in the middle. Coming from the Goodyear F1s, I think the OP is going to be VERY pleasantly surprised.
Burning Brakes
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From: Warwick RI
Have recently been pricing FS for my vette and best I could get was $916 did you get them local or online
Drifting
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From: Atlanta GA from Boston MA
Thx.