EVERYWHERE!! They also dont have any idea when they will be back in because Firestone is only giving them now to people who had OEM applications. Doesnt look good does it????? So since I couldnt get the tires I wanted I had to go and buy something else!
soon to arrive and be announced
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
See my post on other board!!!!!! Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
I did.....I dont know what I'll do now Posted by Rhode Island Red (Member # 220) on :
what do you men by OEM application... I had em stock on da hawk.. why are they making them hard to get ?
Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
quote:Originally posted by Rhode Island Red: what do you men by OEM application... I had em stock on da hawk.. why are they making them hard to get ?
OEM..means cars that came with them Looks like they are phasing them out!!!
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
Go see on the Bridgestone/Firestone web page!!
Tire / By brand drop down to SZ50 and you will see the availability of the tire.
There are but 2 sizes still listes one 17 and one 18 inch and both in run flat only.
The cost of the lawsuits may be hitting them.
Even Bridgestone is going to the dogs,very limited[huge]sizes available in the S-03.
I think it is time to meet your local Michelin/BFG/Yokohama/Pirelli dealer to find something that fits.
Posted by SVT THIS (Member # 1352) on :
They are getting rid of the SZ50EP's???? Dang! I loved that tire on the SS and reccomended my sis get them in the spring for her Camaro. I guess KDW's are next in line. Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
Im guess its another tire then. I wont get Yokahamas....they dont last at all. I had them before and the tread doesnt last a year Posted by Doug 97SS #1499 (Member # 100) on :
Michelle, I love my Bridgestone Potenza RE730's. I chose them over the Firehawk tires when I was shopping around. I have been very happy with them.
Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
quote:Originally posted by Doug 97SS #1499: Michelle, I love my Bridgestone Potenza RE730's. I chose them over the Firehawk tires when I was shopping around. I have been very happy with them.
Hey Doug! I'll check out the Potenzas. Thanks! So when is lunch with Craig so we can talk about Skyline????
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
The 730 is no longer produced,it has been replaced by the 750 which looks great for hearses but not for performance cars.
Posted by Doug 97SS #1499 (Member # 100) on :
quote:Originally posted by Flamin' bird:
quote:Originally posted by Doug 97SS #1499: Michelle, I love my Bridgestone Potenza RE730's. I chose them over the Firehawk tires when I was shopping around. I have been very happy with them.
Hey Doug! I'll check out the Potenzas. Thanks! So when is lunch with Craig so we can talk about Skyline????
Pick a date girlfriend.
Posted by Doug 97SS #1499 (Member # 100) on :
quote:Originally posted by TimeLord: The 730 is no longer produced,it has been replaced by the 750 which looks great for hearses but not for performance cars.
Hmm...if the 730 was a performance tire, and the 750 replaces it. Wouldn't that mean the 750 is a performance tire too? Am I missing something here? Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
i guess the 750 would be. Well anytime next week then but you have to check with Craig. He never answered me Posted by biSScuit (Member # 2030) on :
quote:Originally posted by Doug 97SS #1499: Michelle, I love my Bridgestone Potenza RE730's. I chose them over the Firehawk tires when I was shopping around. I have been very happy with them.
I haven't had a problem with mine either, except they wouldn't rotate them b/c I waited too long. I've been replacing 2 tires at a time since I got the car, and the rear ones are the older ones...they wouldn't rotate them last time I tried b/c they said the tread was too low for the front (traction for evasive driving and such). I am trying to get back on the path of replacing 4 at a time, but it is not working yet. The guy at the shop told me last time I was there not to get Bridgestone again for some reason, so I asked about KDW, and he said that would be a much better tire for the car. So it looks like soon I'll have Potenzas on the back and KDW's on the front.
Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
Well darn now I have no idea what to get. Why do they have to stop making something people like that is overall a great product..
Just like the Pepsi Kona! I loved that soda but they only test marketed it in the PA, NJ and DE....The stopped making it because not enough people liked it. I loved it!
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
quote:Originally posted by Doug 97SS #1499:
quote:Originally posted by TimeLord: The 730 is no longer produced,it has been replaced by the 750 which looks great for hearses but not for performance cars.
Hmm...if the 730 was a performance tire, and the 750 replaces it. Wouldn't that mean the 750 is a performance tire too? Am I missing something here?
You are missing something!!!!
They are more middle of the road,the most decent tire would be a toss up between the 910 and the 950 if you ask me,neither looks anywhere as aggressive as the SZ's though.
Posted by Doug 97SS #1499 (Member # 100) on :
quote:Originally posted by TimeLord:
quote:Originally posted by Doug 97SS #1499:
quote:Originally posted by TimeLord: The 730 is no longer produced,it has been replaced by the 750 which looks great for hearses but not for performance cars.
Hmm...if the 730 was a performance tire, and the 750 replaces it. Wouldn't that mean the 750 is a performance tire too? Am I missing something here?
You are missing something!!!!
They are more middle of the road,the most decent tire would be a toss up between the 910 and the 950 if you ask me,neither looks anywhere as aggressive as the SZ's though.
Oh cause when i bought my RE730's they were comparable to a Firehawk tire (but had better ratings across the board). The Firehawk tire was my first choice, but these were slightly less expensive and better overall from what I determined.
It Sounds like Bridgestone changed names so maybe the 910 or 950 is equivalent to the 730.
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
I spoke to my rep[sponsor] he said Firestone is getting out of Perf tire and Bridgestone will pick up some slack but there will be no equivalent to the SZ50,,,,
He is going to look to see if he can find me a decent replacement in the Bridgestone line but isn't sure!!!!!!
Posted by Doug 97SS #1499 (Member # 100) on :
Sounds good. I just checked out the 750. Thats definitely the replacement to my tire. I wouldn't be afraid of this tire at all. And according to the feedback on Tirerack it had better ratings then the SZ50 tire. But hey whatever. I don't plan on racing this tire. I will buy REAL race tires for that. Posted by David Hamburger - SLP (Member # 87) on :
Good Deal, I've got 3 or 4 barely used sets of EP's left that I'll throw on ebay by friday.
[ 11. February 2004, 04:55 PM: Message edited by: David Hamburger - SLP ]
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
You're welcome!!
Did you sell that lot of 40 Tires???
[ 11. February 2004, 05:49 PM: Message edited by: TimeLord ]
Posted by David Hamburger - SLP (Member # 87) on :
quote:Originally posted by TimeLord: You're welcome!!
Did you sell that lot of 40 Tires???
Yes, Plus 40 more. I have another 100 if you're interested!
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
Would need a few friends to jump in on this deal with me and split it up.
They are interesting for sure.
[ 11. February 2004, 07:05 PM: Message edited by: TimeLord ]
Posted by NiravSS (Member # 778) on :
Man....I just got back from India and was going to change my worn out Firehawks this week, and now I get this news! I had even got an estimate before I left!!!
Totally sold out in So-Cal right now....I guess I'm going to have to go for another tire, unless I can get in on an auction!!! Dave, got 4 tires to spare???
SZ50 EP....RIP.
NiravSS
Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
hmmmm
Posted by fenton23 (Member # 878) on :
Very bad news. My previous set of tires were SZ's and I loved them!!! When I got ready to buy my current set of tires I was also upgrading the rears to 315's. The SZ's in that size were on a three month backorder at that time so I ended up getting a set of Michelin Pilot Sports. The Michelin's are actually better tires than the SZ's (actually the best tires I've ever owned for the street) but they were really pricey. I'm going to need another set in a couple of months and I was planning on the SZ's again.
Oh well....at least the Michelin commercials are kinda funny these days.
Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
I still dont know why they quite making them since they were so popular Posted by Doug 97SS #1499 (Member # 100) on :
quote:Originally posted by Flamin' bird: I still dont know why they quite making them since they were so popular
I guess its kinda like why they don't make F-bodies anymore. grrr...
The Firehawk tire is no doubt a fantastic tire. I wish you luck Michelle. Its kinda fun looking for tires. Just enjoy it and do some research thats all.
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Looks like they are phasing them out!!!
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