06-20-2018, 07:54 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra Join Date: Aug 2015
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New Tires
When I bought my car it had Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3's and since day one I have been disappointed with them. I knew based on the wear rating that they were not made to handle well, and they never have. I've never been able to hook with them. Even the slightest bit of water on them is dangerous if you mash the gas.
After doing some research I purchased some Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's. I get them installed tomorrow and I am looking forward to actually being able to put the power down and be confident in the corners. Once I have some miles on them I'll give an update. To anyone thinking about getting the Michelin's based on the wear rating (500) I recommend you stay away from them if you want to enjoy your car. P.S. I also just got a tune from RDP so hopefully I can really enjoy the new power. |
06-21-2018, 11:40 AM | #2 |
Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014
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At that price point ,they ( Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 ) are to way to go . I plan on getting a set when the G2's are done.
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06-21-2018, 02:26 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Clarksville Tennesse.
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I had a set of the Wide Ovals with a 500 tread wear, over all good tire doesn't shine on a road course track.
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1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components. |
06-21-2018, 10:13 PM | #4 |
Hard to want.
Drives: 2020 red hot 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Nashville Tennessee
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I have the Firehawk indy tires. They are a really nice street tire and my 1le hooks up real well. My car has only been in the rain once but they are known to preform excellent in the rain. I will say they are far superior to the G.Y eagle f1 that came on the car in cooler temps.
Not a great track tire but very nice on the street. |
06-22-2018, 12:04 PM | #5 |
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Has anyone seen any deals as late on tires?
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06-22-2018, 12:23 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013
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Nope. I'm about to buy another set of G2s. They're up to almost $300/each now. Bummer. But nothing else comes close.
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06-22-2018, 12:40 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2015 SIM 1LE Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Title Town, USA
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I think the RE71's are out until August...I was thankful to snag a set last week at the local Firestone dealer.
I can't see myself trying a different tire. |
06-22-2018, 12:41 PM | #8 |
Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014
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That's what is holding me back from getting another set of G2's . They work good in Phoenix, but we have very little rain and only a couple cold months . I don't track my car so im thinking I might get the Firestones . If anyone has a lead on the G2's at under $225.00 please post it here . Thanks
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06-22-2018, 02:46 PM | #9 |
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Goodyear is having $100.00 rebate, you can get 4 for $1057.00
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...utoModClar=1LE
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06-22-2018, 03:19 PM | #10 |
Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014
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The lefts are more than the rights ( WTF ) and the $86.00 freight eats up the rebate .
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06-22-2018, 03:27 PM | #11 |
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Yeah i wasn't thinking about shipping, im picking mine up in Denver...just ordered.
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06-22-2018, 03:59 PM | #12 |
Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014
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Going with the Indy 500's , found them at a local tire distributer for 186.33 each .
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06-23-2018, 09:14 AM | #13 |
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Anyone tried the MP4S yet on their 1LE?
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06-23-2018, 01:38 PM | #14 |
Drives: 2015 Camaro SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016
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