Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP....help please...

Yello95 · 03-02-2003, 12:36 AM

Does anyone have these tires on their Vette and if you do , how do you like them?..I'm seriously thinking about getting them...I hate the Goodyears I have now..they are too noisey.....

NightRyder · 03-02-2003, 12:45 AM

well i was looking at them at tirerack.com they get good ratings

rcolling · 03-02-2003, 01:54 AM

I had them on my '86 and they were the best tires I have ever had. Quiet riding, good grip in rain and dry. You will be happy with them.

vader86 · 03-02-2003, 02:01 AM

Best tire all-around, little too expensive tho

vette_dreamer · 03-02-2003, 02:11 AM

kumho is the best.

beachcat · 03-02-2003, 07:52 AM

I've never had the Firehawks, but I do like the Kumhos.

LD85 · 03-02-2003, 09:43 AM

They dont make 315's :cry

rcolling · 03-02-2003, 11:30 AM

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They dont make 315's

That is the only reason I have the Michelin Pilot Sports now. I even wrote Firestone a letter about the 315/35s. Needless to say, no luck.

Mr Mojo · 03-02-2003, 12:09 PM

Michelin,BFG,Kumho,Bridgestone,Firestone ,Goodyear,Pirelli, in that order from best to worst.

BiZ · 03-02-2003, 12:28 PM

I had the Firehawks on my prior 86 and really liked them. If they made a 315 I would have a set on the Z. They had a smoother ride and were much quieter than the GSCs. We get quite a bit of rain down here and those Firehawks were the best tire I have ever had on a car in the rain.

So if any Firestone reps are reading this... MAKE THE FIREHAWK IN 315/35/17.... please. :D

rbvette1 · 03-02-2003, 02:23 PM

I have them on my '87 Like the others said: They are very quiet and absolutely incredible in th rain. Ive had mine for about three years now and Iv'e got about 30k on them. I'm gonna replace them this year because I want to step up to the 17" rims but if I wanted I could probably drive on this set for one more year before I would have to replace them.

n1kki6 · 03-02-2003, 03:06 PM

I love the sz50 ep's. I wont buy anything else, they are the quietest tire i've ever used. If price is an issue go with the kuhmos.

Yello95 · 03-14-2003, 01:38 AM

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I love the sz50 ep's. I wont buy anything else, they are the quietest tire i've ever used. If price is an issue go with the kuhmos.

Thanks for all the input guys......I think I'm gonna get the SZ50EP'S this summer.....I want quiet tires... :lol: ... :cheers:

[Modified by Yello95, 12:42 AM 3/14/2003]

Yello95 · 03-14-2003, 01:40 AM

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Michelin,BFG,Kumho,Bridgestone,Firestone ,Goodyear,Pirelli, in that order from best to worst.

Thanks Mr. Mojo... :thumbs: ...............(I'm your pastry acquisition officer)... :D

Red Guts · 03-19-2003, 02:14 PM

I have Firehawk SZ50's on my 94. Great tires. Grip, noise, wear, wet -- all good.