Tires
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Tires
I have just switched to FIRESTONE Firehawk run flats. Has anyone had any experiance with these tires? So far I really like the way they handle. I will be interested in how they do after 5-6K on them. Any one run these tires?
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
I had the SZ50 version on my 97. They were excellent tires. Handled well and in an autocross on a Go Kart Track were as fast in the rain as the OEM GYs were in the dry.
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From: Margaritaville Daytona
I've got about 12 or 13K on mine now and still like them. Didn't really have a problem with the GY except I hit a pot hole and got a bubble on the right front at about 27K miles so decided to replace all with a less expensive setup. Happy with the FS WO Runflats. Hoping to get many more miles out of them also.
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From: Marshall, Missouri
Just put a set of the Firestone Wide Oval RFTs on my '08 coupe about 10days ago. I got a bit better than 22k out of the original Goodyears. I almost went with the Michelan Pilot Sport A/S 2 but decided at the last minute that I did not want all season tires. Several years ago I had replaced the Goodyears on my '00 C5 with the Firestones and I really liked them. Quiet, smooth ride and relly good grip. Great wet traction, too. I really liked them on the C5 and I am very happy with this version on the C6. (And they can be repaired, just like the Goodyears; I checked before I bought them).
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Fl.
Put them on my '06 and had very good handling and great ride. I will buy them again when my '10 needs em.
100% very good tires.
