Hello I have a 1997 Silver T/A I'm going to get a set of:
Boyd Coddingtons Wheels 17x9.5
Give me your opinion on these, but my question is what tire to go with:

Firestone Firehawk SZ50
or
BF GoodRich Comp T/A's

Please help me decide which tire to go with, and tell me if you think the wheels will look good.

Thanks
Elvis

 

Go with nitto 555's. Those are gonna look sweet on your ride man! Post pics after you get them on!

 

I currently have the BFG's and i like them

But ive heard GREAT things bout the 'hawks...

 

Did you like the wheels?

 

Please tell me which tire to go with. One more thing i have a new wheel to decide from The Boyd Coddingtons or American racing Torque Thrust II? Thanks

 

I had a set of the Firestones on my '91 Vette with 17*9.5 wheels. They were probably the best tire I put on the car (vs. Dunlops & Goodyears). No fear of rain, which is important with a 275/40. The only thing that may annoy you, and this isn't necessarily tire specific, but with 275s up front, your car will wander in the road grooves. I got about 35K miles out of both sets of Firestones I had on my Vette.

I have Kumhos on my Z and like them just fine. No experience with BFGs on sports cars.

 

Those Firehawks are exactly what I decided to get for my new ZR1's this week. The reviews have all been very positive, with dry traction being equal and wet traction far supeior to the rest.

 

Go with BFG's nittos burn up too quick

 

id recomend bridgestone potenzas, they are AWSOME, great handling in wet or dry, and have lasted a LONG LONG time. expecally that i drive REALLY hard.

 

Thanks guys. I'll probably go with the Firestone Firehawks with the wheels. I'll let all of yall know when i get them on and show some pics. Later

-Elvis