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Originally posted by CamaroSCG:
That's good news! I'll need some tires this summer. Did he say if any US Firestone dealers can order them? How much per tire?

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He was only saying they were still available in
in Canada. If you want I can get a firm price
for 4 of them. You can email or PM me.

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Hawkeye: SSOA F98-C98


1998 SS - Black All Options - Mods
Whisper Lid, K & N, Lou's Short Stick, Shift Light, Skip Shift, SLP Y, Borla, 4:10's, BMR STB, SLP SFCs, Granatelli MAF, Hypertech III, 160 Stat, Mallory Billet Pedals, Metco Aluminum LCAs,Fast Toys Ram Air Mod, Spohn Panhard Bar, BMR Torque Arm, free EGR mod,power antenna, BMR LCA brackets, Gentex Temp/Compass Auto Dim Mirror, AllMaxx Strobe and Wig Wag, BAER Eradispeed rotors,PPC Headers with Random Technology Hi Flow Cats, BMR Drive shaft Loop,FAST 78MM Throttle Body, FAST 78MM Composite Intake, Mobil 1 & lots of Zaino.

Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot.

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Originally posted by JeffY:
I'd believe Dave-his contact ought to know better than anybody.

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Well I for one sure hope his contact is right, because both my Firestone dealer and an independant retail tire distributer with a booth at the Toronto Auto Show this past week showed me the catalogue listing and they both were shocked as hell to see only the EMT Firehawk SZ50 EP listed (in 'Vette sizes).

Best regardSS,

Elie

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98 Camaro SS #C079
... a few mods
http://www.geocities.com/sselie
SSOA/TFbM/OMSC

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Originally posted by TimeLord:
There might also be a 2-3 year supply of them hidden away in a warehouse somewhere,who knows.

Just check production dates[very important]not to get a tire that is drying out!!!!

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The other issue that comes to mind is that if supply is limited and something should happen to one of the tires on a new set that necessitates replacement, then you might just be SOL, especially if you are using the tires on the track and depend on consistent handling/braking characteristics at the limit. That happened to me just after I put on this current set of SZ50 EPs. As I was going around a corner on the track, my front tire momentarily went off the pavement and came back on a split second later. I subsequently found out that the sidewall on the inside of the tire was cut rightdown to the cords. Throw away 1 nearly brand new SZ50 EP (thank goodness for road hazard warranty - and the fact that a replacement tire was available!!). I wonder how the tire dealer snuck it through - it wasn't exactly a nail puncture!).

Best regardSS,

Elie

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98 Camaro SS #C079
... a few mods
http://www.geocities.com/sselie
SSOA/TFbM/OMSC