Hey guys its about that time to get some tires... I currently have nearly new 275/40/17 BF GOODRICH KDW's sitting in my garage ready to go on...

But ive been debating if I should get Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval tires... Tirerack has them on sale and are cheaper than the KDW's yet when tested on a 325 BMW it got slightly higher performance scores all the way around.

What do you guys think??

My car is a LE2 heads/cam

 

My experience with tires has always been that you get what you pay for with tires.

I've never actually driven on Wide Ovals, and I haven't heard anything bad, but I also haven't heard anything particularly good either. I'm always wary in situations like this.

The KDW has an excellent, well-earned reputation.

Right now I have a set of Eagle F1 GS-D3s. Great tire -- a touch cheaper than a KDW, and a match for it in terms of performance. It makes a lot of road noise, though. The next tires I want to try are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s. They're a fair bit more expensive, but from what I can tell, they're the best street tire out there.

I'd also like to try a few different offerings from Nitto.

 

Great tire, I still wish they made the Firestone SZ50's. Read the reviews on Tirerack, unbelievable how many Vette owners love the Firestones, and they aren't afraid to whine.

 

I have the wide ovals and I love em.

 

Im lookin into tryin the wide ovals for my next tire, unless i get new wheels then the nittos are going on.

 

Are the Wide Ovals narrower than other 275/40/17's like the SZ50's were? I've got the SZ50EP's and they're about an inch narrower than other 275/40/17 tires. I think they're like 9.5" wide and most other 275/40/17's are like 10.5" wide.

 

I remember the good 'ol SZ50's. Wow, what a tire! It was like driving on fly paper. I miss them damn things. Probably the best street tire I have ever owned.

 

They've been a great tire dry or wet! It'll be hard to find a tire to replace them...