Firestone Indy 500 tire opinions?
02-22-2006, 05:30 PM
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Firestone Indy 500 tire opinions?
Does anyone own these tires or know if they are any good? I was thinking 235/60/15 for my turbo cast rims. I want a tire that will have a nice performance look to it but obviously not sacrifice handling and grip.
What are the opinions on the Firestone Indy 500 tires?
http://1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebr...ehawk+Indy+500
What are the opinions on the Firestone Indy 500 tires?
http://1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebr...ehawk+Indy+500
02-22-2006, 05:39 PM
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Car: 1928 dodge coupe, 64 1/2 mustang
Engine: 350,289
Transmission: munice 4 speed,c4
Axle/Gears: 9" 3.00, 9" 3.25
have a set on my moms 96 1500 truck 275-60-15 and they held great at the strip and the have about 5000miles and still look new
02-22-2006, 05:44 PM
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Awesome! Thanks, that's just what I needed. I think these tires will be pretty good on my TA. They supposedly hold up pretty well in the rain too, and it does rain alot in Vancouver.
02-24-2006, 10:09 AM
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Car: 91 RS, 95 Z28
Engine: 305 tbi, 350 lt1
Transmission: 4l60, 4l60e
Axle/Gears: monsterous 2.73s in both
I have winter tires on my car right now. But when springs comes, I have already done the research, read opinions, and saw some in person to make up my mind on purchasing them. I'm getting 235/60/15 for my stock RS rims. 
02-24-2006, 08:02 PM
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Its a very good topic... I have them on a few of my cars actually. They are cheap, and a very good tire. I had them on my 90 Taurus, my 84 caddy coupe deville, and I run them on my 84 z28 now... Dry traction is good, wet traction is good. I have no problems driving on the highway at at least 65 mph in the rain. My only problem is that I run 2 different sizes of tires, so I cant rotate them front to back... so basically, my back tires wear out fast - maybe I should do so many burnouts?
02-24-2006, 08:59 PM
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Car: 91 RS, 95 Z28
Engine: 305 tbi, 350 lt1
Transmission: 4l60, 4l60e
Axle/Gears: monsterous 2.73s in both
Originally posted by 70BuickSleeper
My only problem is that I run 2 different sizes of tires, so I cant rotate them front to back... so basically, my back tires wear out fast - maybe I should do so many burnouts?
My only problem is that I run 2 different sizes of tires, so I cant rotate them front to back... so basically, my back tires wear out fast - maybe I should do so many burnouts?
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