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Old 02-23-2011, 06:10 AM
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Anyone running them? Im in need of tires and keep reading good reviews on tirerack. Do they run wide or narrow? Just curious. Thanks guys
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I just purchased four - they are quite good for the price, but they don't stick like my old goodyear gs-d3's (half the price though!) They run true w/ respect to size.
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I run them on my 02 Firehawk, They wear really well, hold decently in the corners and are good in the rain, my problem is the damn traction control light stays on anytime I get in the gas
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I run them on the stocker 16s. Cheap!
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I run them on my 17's up front. They are pretty good for the price. Got mine from tirerack.com
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I have 295/35/18 on my 18x10.5 zo6 wheels and they run narrow. Good tire though
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i was thinking of trying these,but theres also regular firehawk wide ovals,anyone tried them?
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I really want to give these a shot but Im worried about them being top narrow. Great price and good reviews on tirerack. Apparently they dont make a 285.
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Originally Posted by KrazyDan
I really want to give these a shot but Im worried about them being top narrow. Great price and good reviews on tirerack. Apparently they dont make a 285.
yes they do make a 285,http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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what a find. thanks man. i called firestone about the indy 500's. Didnt even ask about the regular wide ovals.
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Originally Posted by KrazyDan
what a find. thanks man. i called firestone about the indy 500's. Didnt even ask about the regular wide ovals.
yeah i was lookin around and saw them im like i might try them on my stocker 17s for now since theres no 275/40/17 in the wide ovals these are the older tires.the indy 500s came out in 2010.
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I was looking at the indy 500's because I couldnt find any originals in 275. All the websites only have a few sizes left. My prblem now is I dont know if I want to spend a little more and get some KDW2 or continental extremecontact DW's. Decisions, decisions
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Take your time and do the research on Tires.
There is some truth to the old saying with Tires... You get what you pay for. Shop around and ask them - if you are not satisfied, can you return them for another set if not damaged & under XX miles on them ? Most good shops will work with you until you are happy. Especially if you are spending $ 200 to $ 300 per Tire.
I just picked up a set of BFG G-Force T/A KDW 275/40ZR17 98Y . Very happy so far.
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Very happy with my 275/40-17's after about a year and 12k. They are 100% street driven. Great wet traction/hydroplane resistance, quiet (relative considering LMII).
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Yeah they make the 295 in regular wide ovals. i got them on my 18's in the rear. I had to get them off ebay though.



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