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Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

the Firestone shop we had the show at hasn't had anything bad to say about the Wide Ovals....but then again they are summer compound like the PZeros.....so no help in the cold. I wasn't aware that wide ovals came in our size as well...... I was going to put Wide Ovals on my 4th gen until they told me they were summer tires...so I went with Bridgestone Potenza AE960 "Pole Positions" and was very happy with them....at the time they were rated pretty damn close to Goodyear F1's.
My buddy John at that Firestone has put Nittos on a few of his buddy's Mustangs and was impressed by their performance so far.......grip being much better for the amount of power being put to the rear...but the question would be the longevity of the tread. (probably a soft compound that would wear quickly)

The Invo's I have are W compound tires, 260 treadwear - better than the factory Zeros at 220 (the Y series Invos are 220 if you want stickier stuff). I think the difference is that the Zeros are an old, old compound/tread design, desperately in need of an update because a lot of other brands now perform/wear much better. Nitto is a sister brand of Toyo, who makes some serious race rubber.

Couldn't find Hankooks, Bridgestone, Firestone, or other brands in factory sizes. Just not a lot of choice with staggered rims. I wasn't about to put dump truck snow/ice tires on it (Bridgestone Blizzak, Pirelli Scorpion, etc.). Won't be driving in weather bad enough for them...

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Originally Posted by ontheaccount

I went ahead and purchased the Firestone Firehawk Wide Ovals (All Seasons). They do make them for our staggered set up or least mine (275/40 20 106y and 245/45 20 103y).

Hmm, sounds good! Didn't see those sizes on the Firestone site (http://www.firestonetire.com/product...k_Wide_Oval_AS), but sure enough they're listed at TireRack. I figured if Bridgestone didn't sell anything in our sizes, Firestone wouldn't (same company). Probably subconsciously avoided the Firestone name, still licking wounds from bad service at one of their shops years ago (Marrows Rd.)...

Let me know how they ride - if the Generals give me any grief, they might be the better alternative.

btw, still waiting to see if the 3rd is open...

[SILVERHAWK]

Originally Posted by ontheaccount

I went ahead and purchased the Firestone Firehawk Wide Ovals (All Seasons). They do make them for our staggered set up or least mine (275/40 20 106y and 245/45 20 103y). I'll get a little more life out of them since they're rated for 40,000 miles. They are w rated and I think I got a pretty good deal on them- $900 total, on the rim and rolling.

Thanks for all the help.

Cool, good luck with them....... I will check with John and see how good that deal was they gave you.

I will have to get all seasons at some point.......these PZeros /summer tires... SUCK in the cold.

[SILVERHAWK]

Anyone interested in a set of Firehawk Wide Oval All Season tires let me know for the SS 20" staggered set stock sizes.....Gary from Firestone has set me up with a "Camaro Club" discount.....PM if interested and I will give you the price installed and rolling.




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[jiggs420]

I'll be there on the 3rd. A buddy from work is also going to roll down, he has a 2013 zl1.

[SILVERHAWK]

Cool Greg!!!



Update on the Cape May Cruise for this Saturday direct from FirstStateFBody:

OK, we have decided to meet at the WAWA located near the turn to the Ferry by 10:30 AM on Saturday the 27th. We are taking the 11:15 AM ferry to Cape May. Tix can be bought at the gate or online. Hope to see you there. Quick agenda is - Cruise on ferry and eat if you want. Get off ferry and cruise to lighthouse. Climb lighthouse if you want. Then figure out there what to do next. Cruise to Wildwood and hang out, eat, etc.. then cruise home. GPS is probally a good idea to bring just in case we get seperated or lost.


Update for the Nov 3rd meetup........ looks like 2pm at BWW..........
I hope to have the decals by then as well....I will update on any change in cost as well.

[Twoblindsheep]

Originally Posted by jiggs420

I'll be there on the 3rd. A buddy from work is also going to roll down, he has a 2013 zl1.

Hey we talked to him! He has the red one right?! Well actually Pam talked to him... I was on the phone lol

[jiggs420]

Yea he has the red one, he said Pam was on the phone telling someone about it but didn't catch a name. Its a sweet ride!

[Twoblindsheep]

Originally Posted by jiggs420

Yea he has the red one, he said Pam was on the phone telling someone about it but didn't catch a name. Its a sweet ride!

Yeah that was me on the phone... I didn't take it work that day since its still in the shop

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Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

2 Reminders......................

The Cape May Cruise Oct 27th........check out First State F Body for up to date info.


Meetup........... Saturday November 3rd 2pm @ Buffalo Wild Wings 650 Bay Rd Dover.

If you are going to make either event post up.

Will be coming to BWW on the 3rd.

How was the Cape May cruise?

[jaysz2893]

We postponed the cruise. Going to reschedule ASAP.

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[SILVERHAWK]

Originally Posted by jaysz2893

We postponed the cruise. Going to reschedule ASAP.

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[jaysz2893]

We hated to cancel, but we thought traffic out of the shore area would be bad with the evacuations. Also seas were getting rough. Maybe when we reschedule more ppl can come ?

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[SILVERHAWK]

Yeah, this storm will mess things up for a while down there I'm afraid........

All gonna depend on the date I guess. Maybe if it waits for Spring, I can set something up to meetup with some of South Jersey CC too.????? while we are in their area.......