fire hawk Indy 500, 2016

[svtfever]

has anyone seen the new fire hawk Indy 500 recently released. they look like s solid tire for the money.

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[svtfever]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireModel=Firehawk+Indy+500&tireMake=Firestone

 

[TrackpackGT]

Been eyeing them for a few weeks. Loved my sz50's back in the day. Wondering if this is an introductory price until they establish themselves. And I need some tires soon.....

 

[robwlf]

i was going to get them , friend of mine has them and he likes them alot

 

[svtfever]

update on these after about 200 miles. they seem to have better steering response and grip. lots of grip compared to stock pp tires both in corner and from a dig

 

[DUNDEM]

update on these after about 200 miles. they seem to have better steering response and grip. lots of grip compared to stock pp tires both in corner and from a dig

I almost bought these. The tire just looks really cool! Keep us updated. I just put on the Sumotmo HTR Z III. So far not bad gonna let them rub 300 miles in first.

 

[jon2002]

Sounds like a good tire.

Any negatives vs the oem PP Pirelli's? Noise, ride quality, appearance?

Thanks!

 

[svtfever]

appearance is better and way more aggressive. I think that noise is the same or better. ride quality is better too. more off line grip and corner grip. I have nothing but positive results so far.

 

[TrackpackGT]

I ended up with Cooper RS3A's, but I did find a Firestone dealer who had an 18" Indy 500 in stock. I was impressed with it, but didn't want to "try" them out and find they last 14k miles. I may end up with a set on track wheels if they pan out to be fantastic.

 

[GTP]

Wish I knew about these before I ordered a month ago. I chose A/S for various reasons, but these are so affordable that it might have swayed me.

 

[jon2002]

appearance is better and way more aggressive. I think that noise is the same or better. ride quality is better too. more off line grip and corner grip. I have nothing but positive results so far.

Thanks...sounds like a win-win given its low price. I'm especially intrigued that you mention it has increased steering response.

This tire is sold as a Bridgestone Potenza RE003 in other parts of the world btw.

 

[Evil Minion]

... more off line grip and corner grip. I have nothing but positive results so far.

Which is impressive with the 340 tread wear rating. Hopefully they last a good long while with spirited driving too. I'll have to remember these next season when the PZero's wear down.

 

[Need4SpeedMotors]

Looks like a damn good tire for the bang for the buck aspect.

 

[Pale Rider]

appearance is better and way more aggressive. I think that noise is the same or better. ride quality is better too. more off line grip and corner grip. I have nothing but positive results so far.

Just ordered mine today 255/40-19" to replace the stock Pirelli A/S that came on my car. Will be installed this Saturday. Will be testing these tires on track day July 4th at Mosport to see how good traction really is. My only concern is its 340 A A, not AA for traction......we shall see.

svtfever please keep us up to date on your experiences. I will also put mine up.

 

[svtfever]

Just ordered mine today 255/40-19" to replace the stock Pirelli A/S that came on my car. Will be installed this Saturday. Will be testing these tires on track day July 4th at Mosport to see how good traction really is. My only concern is its 340 A A, not AA for traction......we shall see.

svtfever please keep us up to date on your experiences. I will also put mine up.

keep us posted on track use

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