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pauln64 · 07-28-2005, 02:05 AM

I'm thinking about going Firestoe Wide Ovals as replacement for the rear tires...any opinions?

**mdickie** · 07-28-2005, 06:52 AM

Here is a thread I started on the Wide Ovals...

Initial Feedback: Firestone Firehawk Wide Ovals

**Jim Lembo** · 07-28-2005, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pauln64

I'm thinking about going Firestoe Wide Ovals as replacement for the rear tires...any opinions?

My instructor at the Nashville DE last week has them on his Z06 and gives them 2 thumbs up. At $700 for a set of 4, they are a steal! I am going to order a set as soon as my front F1's are toast!

Jim

salvador · 07-28-2005, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pauln64

I'm thinking about going Firestoe Wide Ovals as replacement for the rear tires...any opinions?

Give 'em a try. If you don't like them, you could always enter a burnout contest.

Sal

**mdickie** · 07-28-2005, 09:10 AM

I have over 2500 miles on my new set, and I am very pleased.

Mark

SteveGel · 07-28-2005, 09:12 AM

I have them and very please with them, since i live in florida...It has been raining for almost 3 weeks and the tracktion is very good.

pauln64 · 07-28-2005, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveGel

I have them and very please with them, since i live in florida...It has been raining for almost 3 weeks and the tracktion is very good.

that was going to be my next question..cool

pauln64 · 08-03-2005, 08:10 PM

just got my tires today. Replaced the rear witht he Firestones and put my old tires from my SS, Khumo's, for the front. I was wondering for those who have the wide ovals, do they kinda bluge out? The tires right now look like they are too small for the rims but it's the bludge is what is making it look that way. Tire size is same as oem

SGT. PYLE · 08-03-2005, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pauln64

just got my tires today. Replaced the rear witht he Firestones and put my old tires from my SS, Khumo's, for the front. I was wondering for those who have the wide ovals, do they kinda bluge out? The tires right now look like they are too small for the rims but it's the bludge is what is making it look that way. Tire size is same as oem

Got any pics? I am interested in the Wide Ovals but would like to see them on a Z06 first.

Tony Skarbic · 08-03-2005, 09:42 PM

I went to the Tire Rack site and what a cluster trying to find anything. Are the Wide Ovals a ZR rated tire or?

**mdickie** · 08-03-2005, 10:08 PM

No, the Wide Ovals are a W rated tire (max speed of 168 mph). Since I don't plan on driving faster than 160 miles an hour I did not see any reason to pay more for the Z rating.

Mark

pauln64 · 08-04-2005, 12:25 AM

I think they are all W rated only...at least the ones I have are W's. I'll try to get some pics cause I looked that the pics on tirerack also and they don't have that bludge like I'm describing

SteveGel · 08-04-2005, 05:13 AM

I have them on my car, here's a few pics.

front tire

back tire

Chappy · 08-04-2005, 06:38 AM

have a pic from the rear showing the tires?

pauln64 · 08-04-2005, 11:04 AM

you can kinda see near the rim where the tires kinda flare out