Firestone Run Flats
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Firestone Run Flats
I just turned 21,000 miles on my 2006 C6 and it's time for new tires. I use my Corvette daily and I am on the cellphone in the car often. The noise from the OEM Goodyears makes it difficult to hear on the cell so I am looking for a quieter replacement tire and I want to stay with runflats. Any suggestions and does anyone have experience with the Firestone Firehawk Wide Ovals?
Thanks in advance...Mark
Thanks in advance...Mark
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From: Lake Charles LA
tire noise
I can't believe some of you guys have exhausts that are so quiet that you can hear tire noise. Shame on you. I have two 'Vettes - a '97 and an '06 - and both have exhausts that drown out any tire noise. Both cars have the OEM tires, but I have no idea if they make any noise. And that's how it should be!
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From: Missouri City Texas
I can't believe some of you guys have exhausts that are so quiet that you can hear tire noise. Shame on you. I have two 'Vettes - a '97 and an '06 - and both have exhausts that drown out any tire noise. Both cars have the OEM tires, but I have no idea if they make any noise. And that's how it should be!
Ha ha...I agree. Tire noise should never be an issue.
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I just turned 21,000 miles on my 2006 C6 and it's time for new tires. I use my Corvette daily and I am on the cellphone in the car often. The noise from the OEM Goodyears makes it difficult to hear on the cell so I am looking for a quieter replacement tire and I want to stay with runflats. Any suggestions and does anyone have experience with the Firestone Firehawk Wide Ovals?
Thanks in advance...Mark
Thanks in advance...Mark
