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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Tires?

I was wondering if anyone has tried them and if you could give your info on how you thought the tires performed.
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 01:12 PM
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Indy 500s are great tires. I used to have the Firehawk GTAs on my sable, some said they suck, I liked them. Sable died and got a taurus, with kybs all around and indy 500s, it handled amazing, they really stick. The tires are cheap, and perform awesome, I put a set on my 84 Coupe Deville and they worked great on that too. As for my camaro, I have 215-65-15s in the front, and 235-60-15s in the rear. Car handles great, even speeding around curves I rarely hear tire chirp. They work really well in the rain also. I drive on the parkway when its raining and everbody is doing 45-50, and Im doing about 60 passing everybody driving perfectly fine. In my opinion they are a great tire, and look really nice with the whitewall.
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 04:16 PM
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From: Greenville, SC
Car: 1991 Chevy Camaro
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Axle/Gears: 3.42
I like my Firehawk Indy 500s a lot. I put them on my 91 RS and have had them for almost a year. I don't really drag or race at all so I can't say how they perform in that area, but around town and on the highway they're great. I've had no problems with them and I will probably buy them again once these get too worn (which won't be for a good while). I like them a lot.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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i put some michelin 235/70r15 and i love them. they were free off of another car. the rear sits higher and the ride is a lot smoother. i can say i am happy with them. i will add the firehawk's after winter.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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A buddy with a 383 (Miniram & AFR 195 heads) switched to those tires and he says they are one of the best street tires he's tried. And his engine is a TQ monster too - traction was a big problem.
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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Car: 91 rs
Engine: Carbed 355 CR 9:1 xr276 cam
Transmission: 700r4 2600 stall
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I got mine for around $100 ea great price and i am very happy with their performance.
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