I'm just looking for some recommendations and reviews based on personal experience. I'm getting new wheels and want 4 new tires to go with them. I'm looking for the best overall tire that lasts a while and is good in the rain. Also, price isn't a huge factor but any good bargains (inexpensive quality tires) would be a great help. I will have a set of DR's on different wheels so these tires won't be used at the track and I won't be auto racing so that isn't a concern. Thanks again for the advice/tips!
Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :
I went with the Firestone Firehawk SZ-50's EP's 285 x 17. Their wet traction I swear is better than the original F1's were dry. I got rid of the F1's with only 7000 miles on them.
Posted by LT14SHOW (Member # 2187) on :
BFG KDWS. Great all round tire. Thats what I have on my Z. Posted by 01SunsetOrangeSS (Member # 846) on :
Price no object the best dry weather tires are the BF Goodridge KD's. My choice of all around best would be the Bridgestone RE750. Great dry/wet traction, high treadwear (340) and they are not horribly expensive. I have these tires currently and they are superior to the BFG KDW which was my last set of tires.
Posted by HM Murdock (Member # 728) on :
For a daily driver, either the Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP or Goodyear GSD-3's,and if it is not going to see wet weather, get the BEG T/A KD's. Posted by 30thAnnivSS (Member # 2046) on :
BFG KDW's - "Look sweet, not cheap" and they handle well.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Both the BFG KDW and the Firehawks are excellent choices and the prices right now ($168, $176) are excellent.
Posted by lonesomewolf41 (Member # 2133) on :
I have had both sz50s and now have bf goodrich kdws i love them both.
Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :
I vote for the KDW's Posted by 01SunsetOrangeSS (Member # 846) on :
The KDW's are great tires (my last set of tires), the only drawback is that they get really noisy after about 10K miles. Just my 2¢.
Posted by jimb0 (Member # 176) on :
If price is no object, I's have to agree with those who recommended the G-Force KDWs. If you want to save a few bucks, I recently put Yokohama AVS ES100s on my Formula, and while I haven't yet put a lot of miles on them I find the wet and dry performance very close to the Firestone SZ50's on my Firehawk, for a price of $130.00 each. That's close to a $200.00 savings over the price of a set of the KDWs...
Posted by BrostalSS (Member # 1830) on :
Another vote for BF Goodrich.
I've put several sets on my 3rd Gen and I luv 'em
Great performing tires and won't break your wallet.
The F1's are good but you really have to get some heat in them before the hook up.
Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :
quote:Originally posted by LT14SHOW: BFG KDWS. Great all round tire. .
I agree Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
I have a dry weather SS and the KD's are a very nice tire. Real sticky, not noisy, and decent ride.
Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
You need to check the post I made in the Back Porch. We've just found out that Firestone/Bridgestone are no longer going to be making the Firehawk SZ 50 And also almost every place is now out of stock. The company right now wont even sell any but to people who had OEM applications of them
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And also almost every place is now out of stock. The company right now wont even sell any but to people who had OEM applications of them 