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Old 07-06-2011, 10:18 AM
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I think its time for tires now I can launch the car pretty good but when I hit second the tires dont chirp they just spin really hard. Are the F1's the best bet for a street car?
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My buddy has some new ones he will sell me for $125 each. The only thing I am afraid about is dry rot. I think they have been sitting for 2-3 years.
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No, I don't think the F1s are all that special. I liked the BFG KDW better and they are less expensive.
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I've had the stock good year eagle f1's on my car for a few years now. They have a great life span. I've had them for two years and put about 12,000 miles on them and they still have over half their life left. I'm guessing they go for about 25,000 or longer and thats with about 10 track passes a year as well as some street racing. The only thing that sucks is that they are a hard rubber so they last long, but IMO suck at traction. I can only pull 2.2-2.4 60ft's with them in my m6.

If I get another set of tires I may get them again based on how good of a deal I can get.

Edit* when I slam it into 2nd I spin half way through second as well.

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They are garbage. I switched to KDWs and they last twice as long.
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Agreed, if you can swing the KDW its a great tire.
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Originally Posted by TheBlueKnight
Edit* when I slam it into 2nd I spin half way through second as well.
Yeah I have to let off. For some reason it leaves rubber but I never hear a chirp or anything. Very strange.
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Originally Posted by Arctic2002ss
No, I don't think the F1s are all that special. I liked the BFG KDW better and they are less expensive.
Same here. I personally dislike goodyear tires for various reasons. I've had them for years and they have always leaked for me regardless of type, size, or vehicle.

Go BFG or Bridgestone and don't look back.
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F1s are garbage compared to BFGs. Noisy, short life, expensive, no thanks
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I like the Pilots
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Originally Posted by joblo1978
Same here. I personally dislike goodyear tires for various reasons. I've had them for years and they have always leaked for me regardless of type, size, or vehicle.

Go BFG or Bridgestone and don't look back.
K sounds good.
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After a lot of research after viewing this thread I'm going to get Firestone Firehawks after my current tires are gone.

I considered the BFG KDW's but after reading a ton of reviews all over the net, I see people like the KDW's stickiness, but everyone complains they are too noisy compared to the firehawks. The firehawks may not be as sticky as the KDW's but it's not like I'm Autocrossing or anything, just regular driving with the occasional blast up the freeway onramp. Plus the firehawks are cheaper.
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The Goodyears are a good tire. However better options and technologies are currently available. Take a look at the Conti Extreme Contact DW or as mention the BFG KDW or Firestone FireHawk Wide Ovals are good options.
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Originally Posted by whytryz28
I like the Pilots
What he said.




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