Fusion Tires?
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From: Springfield
Fusion Tires? I just bought some of these and have heard good things about them. A guy with a decently quick GT has them on and he said he likes them. The thing is though i drive a TRANS AM 
so let me know what you guys think of them who has them.
Scott
so let me know what you guys think of them who has them.Scott
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From: loretteville pq. MARS
I have been testing them since Thursday,here is my appreciation of them !!!
DRY = The sidewall is a softer than the SZ50 so it flexes more in very spirited driving at 32PSI,I tried them at 40PSI and the are pretty near what the SZ50 was. I will try various other inflations over the next week and keep you posted. I fugure it will end up like 35-37 PSI range. Did 150 miles this morning on the way to the track at 40 and it was a little too firm for my taste,on the way back tried 40 front/32 rear it was better but not ideal.
WET= Forget the SZ50,these things are superior in every way,traction from a dead stop,from a roll,cornering,lane change,standing water slalom on wet even.These things are FANTASTIC.
Drag racing= I am geared 4.11 so anything i tried[rpm] ended up in smoke or wheel hop[30lbs],maybe someone with saner[3.42/3.23]gearing can test them and report.
Treadwear= I cannot believe these things will last as long as the SZ50 or the SZ50EP,they are WAY too sticky in my opinion,unless they came out with a newer compound.
These things are GREAT,and if you figure in the price they are INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!
DRY = The sidewall is a softer than the SZ50 so it flexes more in very spirited driving at 32PSI,I tried them at 40PSI and the are pretty near what the SZ50 was. I will try various other inflations over the next week and keep you posted. I fugure it will end up like 35-37 PSI range. Did 150 miles this morning on the way to the track at 40 and it was a little too firm for my taste,on the way back tried 40 front/32 rear it was better but not ideal.
WET= Forget the SZ50,these things are superior in every way,traction from a dead stop,from a roll,cornering,lane change,standing water slalom on wet even.These things are FANTASTIC.
Drag racing= I am geared 4.11 so anything i tried[rpm] ended up in smoke or wheel hop[30lbs],maybe someone with saner[3.42/3.23]gearing can test them and report.
Treadwear= I cannot believe these things will last as long as the SZ50 or the SZ50EP,they are WAY too sticky in my opinion,unless they came out with a newer compound.
These things are GREAT,and if you figure in the price they are INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by timelord
I have been testing them since Thursday,here is my appreciation of them !!!
DRY = The sidewall is a softer than the SZ50 so it flexes more in very spirited driving at 32PSI,I tried them at 40PSI and the are pretty near what the SZ50 was. I will try various other inflations over the next week and keep you posted. I fugure it will end up like 35-37 PSI range. Did 150 miles this morning on the way to the track at 40 and it was a little too firm for my taste,on the way back tried 40 front/32 rear it was better but not ideal.
WET= Forget the SZ50,these things are superior in every way,traction from a dead stop,from a roll,cornering,lane change,standing water slalom on wet even.These things are FANTASTIC.
Drag racing= I am geared 4.11 so anything i tried[rpm] ended up in smoke or wheel hop[30lbs],maybe someone with saner[3.42/3.23]gearing can test them and report.
Treadwear= I cannot believe these things will last as long as the SZ50 or the SZ50EP,they are WAY too sticky in my opinion,unless they came out with a newer compound.
These things are GREAT,and if you figure in the price they are INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!
DRY = The sidewall is a softer than the SZ50 so it flexes more in very spirited driving at 32PSI,I tried them at 40PSI and the are pretty near what the SZ50 was. I will try various other inflations over the next week and keep you posted. I fugure it will end up like 35-37 PSI range. Did 150 miles this morning on the way to the track at 40 and it was a little too firm for my taste,on the way back tried 40 front/32 rear it was better but not ideal.
WET= Forget the SZ50,these things are superior in every way,traction from a dead stop,from a roll,cornering,lane change,standing water slalom on wet even.These things are FANTASTIC.
Drag racing= I am geared 4.11 so anything i tried[rpm] ended up in smoke or wheel hop[30lbs],maybe someone with saner[3.42/3.23]gearing can test them and report.
Treadwear= I cannot believe these things will last as long as the SZ50 or the SZ50EP,they are WAY too sticky in my opinion,unless they came out with a newer compound.
These things are GREAT,and if you figure in the price they are INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!
Scott
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From: East Cobb County, Ga.
Just installed a set of the new Fuzions on my T/A (275/40 Z17). Only have a couple days of driving time on them, but initial impressions are very good. They hook up extremely well, corner like a bandit, very quiet and have a nice, agressive tread pattern.
Also, like the stout rim wheel protector bead. Will post updates periodically.
Also, like the stout rim wheel protector bead. Will post updates periodically.
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Call your local Bridgestone / Firestone dealer and ask him. I just put on a set of Fuzion ZRi's (275/40 - 17inch rims). 2001 Ram Air W6S. So far, I am quite impressed. Very quiet, great cornering. I haven't had any rain (to speak of) to drive thru so I will reserve my comments for a later date. OEM tires on this vehicle were Goodyear Eagle GA's ... and although I have been an advocate of Goodyear tires for many years, I wasn't overly enthusiastic of the OEM tires except on dry pavement.
The FUZION's appear to have far better traction and handling and are a great deal quieter than the OEM Goodyear's.
As I said, call a Bridgestone / Firestone dealer ... they should be able to help you out with various sizes. Good luck!
The FUZION's appear to have far better traction and handling and are a great deal quieter than the OEM Goodyear's.
As I said, call a Bridgestone / Firestone dealer ... they should be able to help you out with various sizes. Good luck!
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