Radical05

Well I have the Firestone Runflats on and all I can say is wow! They are smooth, better stick and just a world of difference. They went from twist and turns to WOT at ??? and awesome. You won't regret the $950 you spent from Tirerack with delivery or where ever you get your deals on these meats. Someone asked for pics so here they are to see. The extra $$$ saved can go towards HP/TQ items.

BADC64GO

Glad you like them and thanks for the post I am considering them when I need tires!

VET4LES

Thanks, I'll be looking at them also.

hopang

good deal now i know what tires to buy once mine go bald

fright88

Thanks for the post and pics. Those tires look like the have a nice agressive tread pattern. Now I almost can't wait till I destroy my stockers LOL

Radical05

Yep they are far better and far less $$$. The stealership even asked where I got them ya right

Wingrider

As you are one of the first to get these things, maybe you can answer the warranty question. That is, can a flat be repaired or do you always need a new tire? Also-how is the road noise compared to the GY?

Thanks.

jfishman

Is a Maxim magazine subscription included with every set of tires?! And from your post, it appears the jury is "in" and you like them.....a lot. Thanks for the write-up. I hope you get something in return for all the tires you're going to sell for them!

C8-Vette

Could you give us info on:
Threadwear ---
Traction -
Temperature -
The numbers/letters on on the tires and the sticker .
Thanks in advance.

JVM225

Thanks for the review!

Vasta

Sweet

Thanks for the write-up and pix's.

blkc6z51

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...irePageLocQty=

Icebear

This may or may not be relavent. The Firehawks I put on the C5 had the same tread pattern and sidewall. They were quieter than the GYs.
They also could be repaired with the right plug/patch at a Firestone dealership (first hand exp). According to the dealer then, the repair depended on the size and location of the puncture and would only repair one time. Also the repair did downgrade the rating of the tire. This was not enough to be an issue unless you are running near the limits of the tire. Hoping this is the same on the new stones as well because I plan on a set as soon as new ones are needed.

StarJack

Thanks for the info!

Radical05

As the gent posted above the specs are all detailed out on tirerack.com but you have to enter (my car Z51) the tire size to see the Firestones. They are the same Z51 tire sizes as the GY. They are stickier from what I saw today and feel smooth as butter compared to the GY I had. Did not do a burnout so not sure of any squeal as compared to the GY but will in the next few days and post that. Legal burnout of course. They have a "Y" rating on them that is good up to 186 speed testing they said. They can also be repaired as long as you did not go to Zero PSI and run on the tire that damages the sidewall. Nails etc can be repaired. Same 55mph at 50 miles with a flat is what they claim. Road noise is far less and you can tell the difference going over bumps etc. Not a Lexus but far better than the runcraps I had. Sorry no free Maxium that was there for size definition.

webdzynes

Are these the "new" Firestone wide ovals that have just come out?

Radical05

Yes that is correct the new ones.

JSTMYSPD

How many Mi. did you get out of your first set? Good post!

PAVette

Thanks for the post. Give us another review in a couple of months.

runutzzzzz

Good to hear your like them!