[j_man_flying]

Hello All,

I did a search of the forum, and can't believe that I didn't come up with dozens of threads regarding tire selection!

Anyway here's the deal in a nutshell...

My car is a 348tb SS Challenge, and I use the the original 17" rims on the street. Like most people, I'm looking for max wet / dry traction, and it would be awfully nice if they could go 15 - 20K. (The OE Bridgestone RE71's did!)

I have 18" Speedlines with slicks for the track, so it's unlikely that these tires will ever see track time.

Anyone out there got any advice?

THANKS!

J.

 

[Pete04222]

I've been happy with the Firestone Firehawks on my 308. They're smooth, quiet and they stick like glue. I've taken 90° corners onto sidestreets at 30mph and have never heard any of the tires squeal in complaint. They are reasonably priced also. Here's a link to the tire rack website with more info on the tire:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Firehawk+Wide+Oval

Actually, the tire rack website is great for comparing tires.

 

[Pete04222]

I just looked further into Tire Rack's site and found they don't make the Firehawk in the sizes you need. They do have the Fuzion ZRi which is manufactured by Bridgestone/Firestone. The tread pattern looks a lot like the Firehawks on my car. Pretty cheap too. $95 for the fronts and $108 for the rears.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Fuzion&tireModel=ZRi&partnum=15WR7ZRI&partnum=545WR7ZRI&vehicleSearch=true&place=3&index=3