Firestone Indy 500 Tires

loiro370z · 11-08-2019, 04:55 PM

Let see how long the firestone last

325/30/19
and 285/35/19, no pictured

loiro370z · 11-08-2019, 04:59 PM

wideglideleon · 11-08-2019, 05:56 PM

I have been very pleased with my 500's, good value for the price.

loiro370z · 11-08-2019, 06:06 PM

Going trough my second set of rear,(re-11)front still half tread

Quicksilvers · 11-09-2019, 07:32 AM

After seeing the Ford Explorers flipping over at alarming rates due to faulty Firestone tires I honestly don’t know why you all would want to give Firestone your business and run Firestone tires on your Z?? To each their own. I recently installed four new Yokohama Advan A052’s. Superior dry traction and do well in wet conditions. Overall I had good luck with Yokohama’s over the years. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S are good choices in 325/30/19.

sx moneypit · 11-09-2019, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

After seeing the Ford Explorers flipping over at alarming rates due to faulty Firestone tires I honestly don’t know why you all would want to give Firestone your business and run Firestone tires on your Z?? To each their own. I recently installed four new Yokohama Advan A052’s. Superior dry traction and do well in wet conditions. Overall I had good luck with Yokohama’s over the years. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S are good choices in 325/30/19.

That Firestone sh*t was over 20 years ago man.

Quicksilvers · 11-09-2019, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

That Firestone sh*t was over 20 years ago man.

Ford+Firestone tires=Epic failure

sx moneypit · 11-09-2019, 10:28 AM

Didn't matter what kind of tire was on the Explorers,they still rolled over.I worked at a Ford dealership back then.

loiro370z · 11-09-2019, 12:46 PM

What about the indy nnt series running firestone?
I know those are racing tires, but made by firestone.

Different tires,car,rubber compound,new technologies to make better tires
ill take the risk

Zingston · 11-09-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

That Firestone sh*t was over 20 years ago man.

Remember when Audi had their sudden acceleration problems? They fixed it, and now peeps be buying Audi.

loiro370z · 12-13-2019, 03:13 PM

tires installed

loiro370z · 12-13-2019, 03:18 PM

I drive like a granny

, i don't know how the z eat the rear so fast

Spooler · 12-13-2019, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loiro370z

I drive like a granny

, i don't know how the z eat the rear so fast

Your alignment is jacked, that's why.

vtec to vvel · 12-13-2019, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

After seeing the Ford Explorers flipping over at alarming rates due to faulty Firestone tires I honestly don’t know why you all would want to give Firestone your business and run Firestone tires on your Z?? To each their own. I recently installed four new Yokohama Advan A052’s. Superior dry traction and do well in wet conditions. Overall I had good luck with Yokohama’s over the years. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S are good choices in 325/30/19.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sx moneypit

That Firestone sh*t was over 20 years ago man.

Everyone is entitled to their opinions. That being said, I am actually in the middle on this.

Yes, Firestone tires did have a issue with their tires, but was many many years ago. Hopefully by now, they have corrected.

At the same time though, did they really correct? Yes, they were hit with lawsuits/fines/etc., but they are a business to make money (i.e. corporate greed). It's human nature to be really cautious when something catastrophic like the Firestone incident took place, despite how long ago.

Me personally, no, I will not purchase Firestone tires. Nor will I ever buy a Ford.

vtec to vvel · 12-13-2019, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by loiro370z

I drive like a granny

, i don't know how the z eat the rear so fast

Lies. Those pics you posted are exactly the opposite result of "granny driving".

11-08-2019, 05:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64085	I have been very pleased with my 500's, good value for the price. sx moneypit and Zingston like this.

11-09-2019, 07:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	After seeing the Ford Explorers flipping over at alarming rates due to faulty Firestone tires I honestly don’t know why you all would want to give Firestone your business and run Firestone tires on your Z?? To each their own. I recently installed four new Yokohama Advan A052’s. Superior dry traction and do well in wet conditions. Overall I had good luck with Yokohama’s over the years. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S are good choices in 325/30/19. __________________ Mr. Clean

11-09-2019, 10:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
sx moneypit Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Memphis,Tn. Age: 67 Posts: 3,334 Drives: 2010 370Z PG 6 spd Rep Power: 2684371	Didn't matter what kind of tire was on the Explorers,they still rolled over.I worked at a Ford dealership back then. Memphis370Z, wideglideleon, Zingston and 2 others like this.

11-09-2019, 12:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
loiro370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami Beach/Sao Paulo Posts: 408 Drives: 11 nissan 370z Rep Power: 23508	What about the indy nnt series running firestone? I know those are racing tires, but made by firestone. Different tires,car,rubber compound,new technologies to make better tires ill take the risk sx moneypit and Zingston like this.

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