Mad*Max

Do these tires also come in the non-runflat version in the standard C6 size?

What do the sidewalls say in the case of the runflat version (e.g. the Goodyears say "EMT").

superdutymike27

I believe they do make a version of the non-run flats. I purchased a set of Wide Ovals 2 weeks ago because my GY's in the front were so run down toward the inside of the tire I got so nervous taking it anywhere and they only had 12,000 miles on them and they were the original tires. The Firestone Wide Ovals will say RFT.

Mike

superdutymike27

Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval RFT, sorry. I'd post a pic, but it's getting to close to bedtime for me.

moolys

yes I have them as runflats and a great tire for the money

2many2count

RFT. I just put the wide oval runflat Firestone Firehawks on my 08' vert and they are really quiet. You may want to reconsider. The tread pattern looks like they will outlast the GY's, which were really unsafe at 14K.

Red Rochester

Go Firestone RF'S

silver05c6

I have about 1k on mine and they seem to get better as time goes on. Great warm weather tire, smooth riding and much quieter than GY. Several corvette buddys of mine have gone to them and love the tires.

Good Luck

Vettlldo

They do outlast GY Supercars. I had 22,000 miles on my set before I swapped out for the Z06 conversion and they still look like new. BTW, tires/wheels are for sale.

NetViper

I just got some put on last week. I haven't driven the car a lot, but they are quieter and the ride seems better.

cclive

Almost, if not all the Wide Ovals are NOT runflats....except for the C6 sizes. 245/40-18 and 285/35-19 are the only runflats I believe. Made specifically for our car....

markcz

That is 100% correct. The only RFT WO's are in stock C6 sizes, and non-RFT WO's do not come in stock C6 sizes.

Click here for the complete Wide Oval spec sheet.

BTW, I've had them on my '07 for almost 35,000 miles now. The rears are getting a bit thin, but still going strong.

markcz

I'm pretty sure they say "RFT", but I'll look at them on my way home in two hours to be sure.

Mad*Max

Thanks for all the responses, I got the answers that I was looing for.

I am putting in a set next month before going on a long trip.

CMY SIX

won't firestone answer your Q's

NetViper

I forgot to mention, I would shop around different firestone places in your area. One wanted to charge me $1227, the other one did it for $1102!

fgriff1

Has anyone had a flat and/or repaired a Firestone WO RFT? Are they repairable? How is it handled; warranty?

NetViper

They told me a run-flat can be fixed once before it needs to be replaced. There is no warranty on them.

Mad*Max

Just as a follow-up, got my Firestones yesterday and even had the opportunity to drive them in the rain today.

So far so good, I'll be taking a long trip soon so let's see how they feel.

gota07

They can be repaired. I picked up a screw in a rear tire the same week I had the Firestones mounted. It also gave me the chance to test out running it without any air. They got me home from about 10 miles away without any problem.

Mad*Max

Good to hear. I've started carrying a small compressor as added insurance - if I'm in the boondocks, it can help, in most cases, extend the trip prior to getting it repaired.