anyone try this tire? seems like it fits all the requirements for our car.
$149
215/45ZR17 SL 340 AA A
1201lbs.
44psi
10/32nds
7-8"
7"
8.4"
6.8"
24.7"
843

$162
235/45ZR17 SL 340 AA A
1433lbs.
44psi
10/32nds
7.5-9"
8"
9.3"
7.4"
25.4"
820



http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....rehawk+SZ50+EP

 

I have them on my GS300... I think they are great tires .. downside they wear really fast ... at least my two rear tires do LOL

 

they have a 340 tread wear, that's better then most. then again, i'm not sure i'm reading the numbers correctly.

 

For that price, you can get the Toyos or be close to Bridgestones etc. The Toyos are fantastic, you won't be sorry.

 

These are "summer" tires, so not very practicle if you would need to drive them thru the snow (probably not an issue in NC). probably other/better options out there for both performance and price.

 

granted, the S03's are excellent tires, but they have a treadwear of 220. these firestones are 340. So, I'm thinking they handle similarly to the S03's, but last 50% longer. I'd bet the downside would be more road noise. Pilot sports also have a tread rating of 220.

 

ahh... summer only. I knew there had to be a catch. Thanks. I'm still considering them though.

 

yeah ... opening line from the overview page from TireRack on these tires ---
"Like the original Firehawk SZ50, the Firehawk SZ50 EP (EP for Extended Performance) is an Ultra High Performance "summer" tire developed to provide comfort, performance and value."
The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's have tread rating of 400 which give you all season but are more costly, and the Sumitomo HTR+'s have a tread rating of 360 and are 1/2 the price of the Michelin's. People in here have been giving both good reviews, but these are both A/S rubber and maybe not what you're looking for.

 

The F-Body guys swear by these tires. Best rubber for a Camaro / T/A. They are summer rubber only, but they grip like glue.

 

Is there another summer only tire with a treadwear rating of 340 or higher?

and, how much difference would summer tires and all season ultra high perfornace tires make? can these be worse then the stockies in snow?

 

They'll be suicide in the snow. You'll drive it for a day, and be back at the tire store buying something for the white shit!!! Trust me!!

Summer tires have a sticky compound, with little to no siping (the cuts in the tread), as well as a pattern that maximizes tire contact with the road (it's not smooth rubber since it has to disperse water and small rocks). The siping is what gives you grip on ice. A blocky tread that can unload snow is good for snow. Summer tires don't give you either of these traits. You get awesome handling (since the tire doesn't have siping and a deep tread), but you'll be stuck in a couple inches of snow, with no ice traction.

 

The 235's are closest to standard revs per mile.

 

beerknurd,

FYI, Treadwear Ratings should only be used to compare tires within manufacturers. Each manufacturer calculates the treadwear rating according to their own formula. And since we usually are not comparing tires within manufacturer, the treadwear rating is practically useless (Thank your federal government for appeasing the tire companies and not consumers, for which this info was mandated).

 

Amazing tire.

These are basically a rebadged Bridgestone S02 (made in Japan).

 

i used to have Firestones on my Accord and i loved them but i got cheap and went to a Goodyear(which isn't as good as the Firestone)
have you thought about the Bridgestone Pole Position(i've heard those are pretty awesome tires )