Firestone Indy 500 Tires

RonRizz · 12-13-2019, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

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.

Didn't Yokohama have a recall last year due to failures, If my memory serves me... Point is, All manufacturers have occasional hiccups. I don't think I'd bash the whole line, or choose not to purchase over it.
I would, however do my research as always before commiting.

vtec to vvel · 12-13-2019, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

Didn't Yokohama have a recall last year due to failures, If my memory serves me... Point is, All manufacturers have occasional hiccups. I don't think I'd bash the whole line, or choose not to purchase over it.
I would, however do my research as always before commiting.

I agree; no one and nothing is perfect, but the severity of such imperfections/flaws is what I look at. Wasn’t bashing Firestone or Ford; I just prefer not to purchase their products as a personal preference.

Tractionless · 12-14-2019, 09:13 AM

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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

What's the width on your rear F14's?

loiro370z · 12-14-2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

What's the width on your rear F14's?

325/30
front 285 /35

OptionZero · 12-14-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Your alignment is jacked, that's why.

This is def the reason

Just look at the uneven wear. Camber and toe prolly ****** up

loiro370z · 12-15-2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

This is def the reason

Just look at the uneven wear. Camber and toe prolly ****** up

Yeah,
No more dealer alignment, Taking it to my buddy race shop. He does only race car suspensions.

OptionZero · 12-15-2019, 09:37 PM

the dealer should give you a damn refund and new tires if they truly fk'd up your alignment

240se · 12-16-2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by loiro370z

Yeah,
No more dealer alignment, Taking it to my buddy race shop. He does only race car suspensions.

Did the dealer give you a sheet showing your alignment settings? Post it up...

Eagle · 12-16-2019, 05:38 PM

Looks like your toe needs some adjustment, camber shouldn't do that. Also I ran those tires on another car and they were pretty solid.

For anyone concerned about them being Firestone's yall need to chill out because they're actually just rebranded Bridgestones RE760's or S04's or something

Tractionless · 12-16-2019, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by loiro370z

325/30
front 285 /35

Saw that above. Curious as to your wheel width in the rear.

loiro370z · 12-16-2019, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 240se

Did the dealer give you a sheet showing your alignment settings? Post it up...

nope,
my fault forgot about asking for it

loiro370z · 12-16-2019, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

Saw that above. Curious as to your wheel width in the rear.

11 and the 325 fit better than 305, depending of the tire brand

loiro370z · 12-16-2019, 09:52 PM

[/QUOTE]For anyone concerned about them being Firestone's yall need to chill out because they're actually just rebranded Bridgestones RE760's or S04's or something[/QUOTE]

If the ntt indycar series use firestone, , that enough good for me

ZontheRocks · 12-17-2019, 08:39 AM

Congrats on the new tires.

I do not get how people can call themselves enthusiasts - Oh I change the oil every 3k miles and I got that flame map and be gapping people at GappleBees all damn day! - and they never maintain one of the MAJOR COMPONENTS of the car --> The damn tires!

Dude, you're in rainy *** South Florida, driving around in a 300hp, RWD sports car - WITH NO TRACTION!

Stay safe out there and don't let this new set get like the last one.

loiro370z · 12-17-2019, 11:33 AM

don't remind me, about bad tires and rain

12-15-2019, 09:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	the dealer should give you a damn refund and new tires if they truly fk'd up your alignment sx moneypit likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

12-16-2019, 05:38 PM	#24 (permalink)
Eagle Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 885 Drives: 2011 370z Red 6MT Rep Power: 10656	Looks like your toe needs some adjustment, camber shouldn't do that. Also I ran those tires on another car and they were pretty solid. For anyone concerned about them being Firestone's yall need to chill out because they're actually just rebranded Bridgestones RE760's or S04's or something sx moneypit, wideglideleon and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ nismo\| EVO-R High Wing \| *Stillen* Gen 3 CAI \| SEIBON TS Hood \| Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler \| VMR 810 Wheels \| Endless MX72 Pads \|*Sabelt* GT-140 Seat \|Fly1Motorsports RS1 Fenders \| Hotchkis Front Sway Bar \| Berk HFC \|

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ZontheRocks Track Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central Florida Posts: 958 Drives: 2016 Nissan PW 370Z Rep Power: 34535	Congrats on the new tires. I do not get how people can call themselves enthusiasts - Oh I change the oil every 3k miles and I got that flame map and be gapping people at GappleBees all damn day! - and they never maintain one of the MAJOR COMPONENTS of the car --> The damn tires! Dude, you're in rainy *** South Florida, driving around in a 300hp, RWD sports car - WITH NO TRACTION! Stay safe out there and don't let this new set get like the last one. wideglideleon likes this. __________________ '16 Pearl White Sport \| Stillen Gen. 3 \| Motordyne ART \| Motordyne Shockwave \| ZSpeed \| Powertrix \| EVO-R \| Aeroworkz \| Nismo \| Z1 \| EcuTek \| Tuned by Seb @ SpecialtyZ

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loiro370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami Beach/Sao Paulo Posts: 408 Drives: 11 nissan 370z Rep Power: 23508	[/QUOTE]For anyone concerned about them being Firestone's yall need to chill out because they're actually just rebranded Bridgestones RE760's or S04's or something[/QUOTE] If the ntt indycar series use firestone, , that enough good for me

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