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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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It's time to replace my Firestone Firehawk SZ50s, any recommendations for new rubber? My car's an '02 Hawk that I use as a daily driver with the occasional solo AutoX during the summer - I'll hit maybe 2-3 events in a summer.
I was pretty happy with the SZ50s, aside from the fronts wearing down way faster than the rears . I'm considering new rims too, 18x9.5 up front and 18x11 out back, so I don't mind getting different tires for the fronts and rears.
I was looking at the gForce KDW 2's, are they any better than the original KDW's? Any other recommendations? Thanks!
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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KDW2's are much better than the old KDW. Plus, for 18's they're one of the better tires you can put on there without having to dish out alot for Pilot Sports.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Anyone here running the Pilot Sports? What about the rest of you 'Hawk guys, what have you replaced your SZ50s with?
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