Firestone Firehawk SZ50 - Any Good?
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
I'm considering putting a set of these on my 86. They rated real well in tests but would like to hear from some of you if you've used them. The tread width is only 8.1 as coompared to Dunlop or goodyear which are around 9.6 wide. Will the Firestones look wimpy on my 86? Any durability problems with these. I'm Also thinking about the Dunlop SP8000. All suggestions welcome. Thanks!
#2
Melting Slicks
I had them on my 93 Coupe. I like them. They were very good in wet weather. Less noise then the Goodyear GSC and Gatorbacks I had before. They have a cool looking tire tread pattern also. And they wear better than the GSC's. I have never tried the SP8000 so no comment on those.
#3
Burning Brakes
i also have a set of EP's...u cant beat the 340 treadwear for a High Preformance tire....and like the above post...awesome... in wet weather, most people dont like the looks because of the rim protector on the tire.
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#7
Instructor
I have 20,000 miles on a set of Stones I bought last September. They look about half worn. They are 75% quieter than the Goodyears and look great. They really excell in the rain. I have cruised at 120 in heavy rain and the car was stable as a rock. No hydroplaning and no squirming. Buy them, you'll like them.