Firehawk Indy 500 40 Series Tires - Page 2

Mr. Texas · 07-19-2018, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by VinnAY

That's a serious F up on their part they need to fix that and not have you be OK with it. As stated your speedo and more importantly odometer are going to be off due to the tire height differences. I haven't run the sizes to see but what if for every half mile you travel the odo ticks off 3/4 of a mile? Think about it. Or the other way around?

They didn't force me to stick with them. I just needed new tires right then and said ok. And yes my speedo it a tad bit off and mileage will read lower than what it actually is.

jrob56 · 07-19-2018, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by VinnAY

That's a serious F up on their part they need to fix that and not have you be OK with it. As stated your speedo and more importantly odometer are going to be off due to the tire height differences. I haven't run the sizes to see but what if for every half mile you travel the odo ticks off 3/4 of a mile? Think about it. Or the other way around?

It is a much much more minuscule amount then that and actually the odometer would read low since the tire travels a greater distance for each revolution then the car thinks it is. Oil changes will be sooner and the mileage ever so slightly lower than actual, but your talking a few thousand in 100k miles.

Redlinez · 07-20-2018, 06:56 AM

I went one up in the front and rear on mine. 255/285 No issues.

VinnAY · 07-21-2018, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jrob56

It is a much much more minuscule amount then that and actually the odometer would read low since the tire travels a greater distance for each revolution then the car thinks it is. Oil changes will be sooner and the mileage ever so slightly lower than actual, but your talking a few thousand in 100k miles.

I wouldn't belabor the point of a few hundred some where in 100K but when you say a few thousand...you're an idiot.

Frank237 · 07-21-2018, 06:20 PM

Ordered up a set today from Tire Rack. Gave up trying to find a set of OEM run flat rears. My original fronts are probably at 60% or better, the rears are nearly shot.

Hope they work as well as I have been reading. Certainly a lot cheaper than most summer performance tire options.

MR-02 · 07-22-2018, 05:54 AM

the tread on the firehawk indy looks like they are directional, (limits left and right rotation) but I cant find any clear info on weather they are or not....does it say directional or have an arrow on the sidewall at all?

jrob56 · 07-22-2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MR-02

the tread on the firehawk indy looks like they are directional, (limits left and right rotation) but I cant find any clear info on weather they are or not....does it say directional or have an arrow on the sidewall at all?

I don’t have the car here right now but from memory not directional.

TheBat-Dad · 07-22-2018, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MR-02

the tread on the firehawk indy looks like they are directional, (limits left and right rotation) but I cant find any clear info on weather they are or not....does it say directional or have an arrow on the sidewall at all?

Can confirm, not directional. Just checked mine today.

I had them installed on Thursday. Took them out yesterday for a 6 hour drive (didnt plan on it taking that long, but the back roads around here are awesome), they are pretty sweet tires, I was really impressed. I found myself crossing the yellow line a tad mid-corner as the tire had more grip than I was expecting, all safely, of course.

For the price they cant be beat.

Frank237 · 07-29-2018, 04:01 PM

Mine came in last week...still have a lot of life left in my Goodyear's. So may not change them over for a few more weeks...busy as all get out anyway.

Then again...A couple of good burnouts and the rears will be shot.

May take a cross country trip with them, late September, would be a good test ride. Montana to New Hampshire, then down to North Carolina, then back west to MT.

Bobfly · 07-31-2018, 12:46 PM

The firehawks are a great deal. They work good in the rain and cornering traction is excellent. They ride pretty quiet and take bumps well. For the money, you can't do any better.

ToeKnee Sea · 07-31-2018, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank237

Mine came in last week...still have a lot of life left in my Goodyear's. So may not change them over for a few more weeks...busy as all get out anyway.

Then again...A couple of good burnouts and the rears will be shot.

May take a cross country trip with them, late September, would be a good test ride. Montana to New Hampshire, then down to North Carolina, then back west to MT.

Go GRIZ!!!!!

BMR Sales · 07-31-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DFWZ28

why firestones? isnt there much better tire options out there?

They are Best Tire for the money that have come out in years

07-20-2018, 06:56 AM	#17
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	I went one up in the front and rear on mine. 255/285 No issues. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

07-22-2018, 05:54 AM	#20
MR-02 Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ONT Posts: 185	the tread on the firehawk indy looks like they are directional, (limits left and right rotation) but I cant find any clear info on weather they are or not....does it say directional or have an arrow on the sidewall at all? __________________ 2016 SS M6

07-31-2018, 12:46 PM	#24
Bobfly OspreyTech Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 310	The firehawks are a great deal. They work good in the rain and cornering traction is excellent. They ride pretty quiet and take bumps well. For the money, you can't do any better. __________________ 2SS Nightfall Grey Metallic w/Ash Grey Interior, Silver Rally Stripes, 6M, MRC, DPP, Nav, Sunroof & Black Bowties

07-21-2018, 06:20 PM	#19
Frank237 Drives: Kubota 2640, 83 BMW R-65, 2017 1 SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Craig, MT Posts: 643	Ordered up a set today from Tire Rack. Gave up trying to find a set of OEM run flat rears. My original fronts are probably at 60% or better, the rears are nearly shot. Hope they work as well as I have been reading. Certainly a lot cheaper than most summer performance tire options.

07-29-2018, 04:01 PM	#23
Frank237 Drives: Kubota 2640, 83 BMW R-65, 2017 1 SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Craig, MT Posts: 643	Mine came in last week...still have a lot of life left in my Goodyear's. So may not change them over for a few more weeks...busy as all get out anyway. Then again...A couple of good burnouts and the rears will be shot. May take a cross country trip with them, late September, would be a good test ride. Montana to New Hampshire, then down to North Carolina, then back west to MT.

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