ZombyWoof wrote:
> On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 02:11:50 GMT, pheonix1t
> > wrote something wonderfully
> witty:
>
>
>>ZombyWoof wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Anybody have any recommendations for a new set of meats on a `01Black
>>>drop-top? The stock 225/55/R16 Goodyears Eagle LS's were ok, but I
>>>have read some really ****ty reviews on most tire sites on the Eagle
>>>LS's. Any viable alternatives out there that impressed the hell out
>>>of anyone?
>>
>>depends what you use the car for!
>>Is this a weekend only ride? Is this your 'work' car?
>>
>>I've had firestones, bridgestones, yokohamas....ALL were better than
>>good-year! The firestones were the best! They cost a lot less than
>>good-year, traction (snow/wet/dry) was MUCH better than good-year! The
>>ride was also better!
>>But, this is for a daily driver (car for work). I just rack up the
>>miles on it.
>>
>>I needed the best tires for all seasons. Firestones were amazing.
>>
>>
>>Oskar
>>
>
> Yeah, I run Firestone SZ50's on my Vette and love them over the stock
> Goodyears. This is my daughters Base Drop-Top Mustang and I am just
> looking for a decent all around all-weather tire. The SZ50's are way
> more tire then she needs on that car. Even within manufacturers there
> are series of tires, so what would be a good Firestone for that car?

after doing a bit of reading on tirerack, it looks like the FireHawk
Indy 500's are the way to go. All-season tires, great performance and
great price.


> Oh and I'm not overly concerned about price or I'd just go get some
> Flakens at Pep-boys.
>
> No way I can buy a tire call a Kum-ho. I just can't get over that
> name. I bust a gut every time I see it.