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Shutudwn · 06-20-2018, 07:54 PM

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.

GONIF · 06-21-2018, 11:40 AM

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.

olblue75 · 06-21-2018, 02:26 PM

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.

Venomcustom · 06-21-2018, 10:13 PM

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.

cornerspeed92 · 06-22-2018, 12:04 PM

Has anyone seen any deals as late on tires?

Billy10mm · 06-22-2018, 12:23 PM

Nope. I'm about to buy another set of G2s. They're up to almost $300/each now. Bummer. But nothing else comes close.

Elihu Smails · 06-22-2018, 12:40 PM

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.

GONIF · 06-22-2018, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy10mm

Nope. I'm about to buy another set of G2s. They're up to almost $300/each now. Bummer. But nothing else comes close.

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

cornerspeed92 · 06-22-2018, 02:46 PM

Goodyear is having $100.00 rebate, you can get 4 for $1057.00
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...utoModClar=1LE

GONIF · 06-22-2018, 03:19 PM

The lefts are more than the rights ( WTF ) and the $86.00 freight eats up the rebate .

cornerspeed92 · 06-22-2018, 03:27 PM

Yeah i wasn't thinking about shipping, im picking mine up in Denver...just ordered.

GONIF · 06-22-2018, 03:59 PM

Going with the Indy 500's , found them at a local tire distributer for 186.33 each .

CamaroDreams76 · 06-23-2018, 09:14 AM

Anyone tried the MP4S yet on their 1LE?

Gstick · 06-23-2018, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

Anyone tried the MP4S yet on their 1LE?

I am having 4 of these in OEM sizes mounted up next week, and Road Force balanced. I will let you know how they ride. BTW, I don't track my 1LE at all.

06-20-2018, 07:54 PM	#1
Shutudwn Drives: 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Quebec, CA Posts: 107	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
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	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. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

06-21-2018, 02:26 PM	#3
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,061	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. __________________ Orange Krush II 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.

06-22-2018, 12:04 PM	#5
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	Has anyone seen any deals as late on tires? __________________

06-22-2018, 12:23 PM	#6
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	Nope. I'm about to buy another set of G2s. They're up to almost $300/each now. Bummer. But nothing else comes close. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

06-21-2018, 10:13 PM	#4
Venomcustom Hard to want. Drives: 2020 red hot 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nashville Tennessee Posts: 527	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, 12:40 PM	#7
Elihu Smails Drives: 2015 SIM 1LE Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Title Town, USA Posts: 82	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, 02:46 PM	#9
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	Goodyear is having $100.00 rebate, you can get 4 for $1057.00 https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...utoModClar=1LE __________________

06-22-2018, 03:19 PM	#10
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	The lefts are more than the rights ( WTF ) and the $86.00 freight eats up the rebate . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

06-22-2018, 03:27 PM	#11
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	Yeah i wasn't thinking about shipping, im picking mine up in Denver...just ordered. __________________

06-22-2018, 03:59 PM	#12
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Going with the Indy 500's , found them at a local tire distributer for 186.33 each . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW Last edited by GONIF; 06-22-2018 at 04:53 PM.

06-23-2018, 09:14 AM	#13
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,066 View My Garage	Anyone tried the MP4S yet on their 1LE? __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023