Bridgestone S-03 VS. Firstone Firehawk SZ50 EP
05-03-2003, 04:14 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 470
Bridgestone S-03 VS. Firstone Firehawk SZ50 EP
I'm down to the "oh-**** bumps" on my second set of Bridgestone S-03s and I'm looking for longer lasting tires that wont let me down in terms of performance. Does anyone have experience with Firsstone Firehawks? They use the same UNI-T AQ technology as the S-03 (Bridestone/Firestone), but they last a lot longer and cost a little less. Am I going to be let down by these tires after so many miles on S-03s???
05-03-2003, 04:19 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,185
Re: Bridgestone S-03 VS. Firstone Firehawk SZ50 EP
Originally posted by 2kGLE
I'm down to the "oh-**** bumps" on my second set of Bridgestone S-03s and I'm looking for longer lasting tires that wont let me down in terms of performance. Does anyone have experience with Firsstone Firehawks? They use the same UNI-T AQ technology as the S-03 (Bridestone/Firestone), but they last a lot longer and cost a little less. Am I going to be let down by these tires after so many miles on S-03s???
I'm down to the "oh-**** bumps" on my second set of Bridgestone S-03s and I'm looking for longer lasting tires that wont let me down in terms of performance. Does anyone have experience with Firsstone Firehawks? They use the same UNI-T AQ technology as the S-03 (Bridestone/Firestone), but they last a lot longer and cost a little less. Am I going to be let down by these tires after so many miles on S-03s???
05-03-2003, 05:33 PM
#3
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 470
Re: Re: Bridgestone S-03 VS. Firstone Firehawk SZ50 EP
Originally posted by Str8ridin
Just curiuos, how many miles did you get out of your S-03's?
Just curiuos, how many miles did you get out of your S-03's?
05-03-2003, 11:25 PM
#5
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 470
Originally posted by I30tMikeD
Look into the new Potenza Re730's. They have uni-T AQ-2 technology and I believe they now come with a tread life warrenty.
Look into the new Potenza Re730's. They have uni-T AQ-2 technology and I believe they now come with a tread life warrenty.
05-04-2003, 02:10 AM
#6
Re: Bridgestone S-03 VS. Firstone Firehawk SZ50 EP
RE950 for all seasons.
Pirelli PZero Nero for summers would be my choice next to S-03's. No idea on treadwear.. they're pretty new...
PS. You're nuts. My S-03's have lasted me for about 20k and I'm still on 'em after too many track days and jerk driving.
Pirelli PZero Nero for summers would be my choice next to S-03's. No idea on treadwear.. they're pretty new...
PS. You're nuts. My S-03's have lasted me for about 20k and I'm still on 'em after too many track days and jerk driving.
Originally posted by 2kGLE
I'm down to the "oh-**** bumps" on my second set of Bridgestone S-03s and I'm looking for longer lasting tires that wont let me down in terms of performance. Does anyone have experience with Firsstone Firehawks? They use the same UNI-T AQ technology as the S-03 (Bridestone/Firestone), but they last a lot longer and cost a little less. Am I going to be let down by these tires after so many miles on S-03s???
I'm down to the "oh-**** bumps" on my second set of Bridgestone S-03s and I'm looking for longer lasting tires that wont let me down in terms of performance. Does anyone have experience with Firsstone Firehawks? They use the same UNI-T AQ technology as the S-03 (Bridestone/Firestone), but they last a lot longer and cost a little less. Am I going to be let down by these tires after so many miles on S-03s???
05-04-2003, 07:20 AM
#7
Moderator who thinks he is better than us with his I30
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 9,335
Originally posted by 2kGLE
The new re730s? I haven't heard about them. They are different from these right? Arent those a big step down in performance compared to S-03s and Firehawks? If the new ones are comparable to the S-03 or firehawk and have a 3 year free replacement warrantee I might get them.
The new re730s? I haven't heard about them. They are different from these right? Arent those a big step down in performance compared to S-03s and Firehawks? If the new ones are comparable to the S-03 or firehawk and have a 3 year free replacement warrantee I might get them.
It's a great performance tire, not quite as good as the SO-3's but on the flip side they will last longer.
05-04-2003, 11:47 AM
#8
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 470
Originally posted by I30tMikeD
Sorry, I forgot they call the new ones 750's. They are a step down from the SO-3's but not a big one. I think they are better than the Firehawks.
It's a great performance tire, not quite as good as the SO-3's but on the flip side they will last longer.
Sorry, I forgot they call the new ones 750's. They are a step down from the SO-3's but not a big one. I think they are better than the Firehawks.
It's a great performance tire, not quite as good as the SO-3's but on the flip side they will last longer.
Edit: oops, just realized they dont have a tread warrantee, i read that wrong. Damn, i dont know what im going to get. I think im just going to give the firehawks a try.
btw, Jer, yeah 15-18 is pretty nuts. I have a friend who wore his out faster than me, and he has awd. I learned to drift on these tires and ive had plenty of skid pad fun, so we all know where they went
05-04-2003, 02:03 PM
#9
Donating Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 2,749
anyone try the new AVE ES100 Yokos?! They're really sticky tires, i had then on my last car and they gripped, rain or shine. Those will be the ones im getting in a few weeks
They also have one the nicest, most aggressive treads to compliment the perfermance and a cheap price to boot...
Eric
They also have one the nicest, most aggressive treads to compliment the perfermance and a cheap price to boot...
Eric
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post