he said the firehawk SZ50's are still available in our size. He just ordered a set for his own Camaro. Maybe they're just getting rid of existing stock but he can still get them. FYI.
Posted by CamaroSCG (Member # 1591) on :
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?
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
My Firestone dealer in Toronto has informed me that he can still get a set from the warehouse here.
Best regardSS,
Elie
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
Get them while you can,they are no longer being produced is what I warned about. If you can find them get them,,,,,,
P.S.//Info from Rep[who sell's to dealers],performance is being handed off to Bridgestone!!!!
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
quote: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?
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.
Posted by David Hamburger - SLP (Member # 87) on :
According to the Bridgestone/Firestone North American Marketing Manager when I called to inqure about this, to quote him: "What the hell are you talking about?, we're not discontinuing production of that tire!"
Straight from B/F themselves......
Posted by Cavy Dan (Member # 1352) on :
Must be one helluva rumor then...or conflicting remarks!
*scratches head*
[ 21. February 2004, 08:46 PM: Message edited by: Cavy Dan ]
Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
I'd believe Dave-his contact ought to know better than anybody.
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
quote:Originally posted by JeffY: I'd believe Dave-his contact ought to know better than anybody.
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
Posted by CamaroSCG (Member # 1591) on :
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
Dave !! I got the info from President Bridgestone/Firestone Canada who has been sponsoring me the last 5 years and wants to transfer me to Bridgestone tires to keep me.
Conflicting story is quite odd,the only listing on SZ50's anywhere in Canada is one 17" and one 18" both in EMT.
If they are still producing them GREAT I will keep running them,if they are no longer producing them I preferred to warn my fellow F-Body buddies.
Tire Sizes and Specifications: Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP RFT with UNI-T AQ
P245/45R17 89Y Y BW 080-489 7.5-9.0 (8.0) 25.7 9.6 7.4 11.9 10 811 504 29 340 AA A P275/40R18 94Y Y BW 080-470 9.0-11.0 (9.5) 26.7 10.9 8.6 12.3 10 783 487 34 340 AA
[ 22. February 2004, 11:51 AM: Message edited by: TimeLord ]
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
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!!!!
[ 22. February 2004, 11:54 AM: Message edited by: TimeLord ]
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
quote: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!!!!
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
Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
They are not available here except for the 285's. They are no longer making these tires in the other sizes like TimeLord said
We all remember GM telling us they wont stop making the fbody....right!??? Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
Very strange indeed. Some say yes - some say no. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm..????
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