Firestone Run flats
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: MIAMI FLORIDA
Firestone Run flats
was wondering if anyone has used these tires? Its time to replace my run flats and wanted to see if anyone has used these. Or does anyone have any other suggestions. I do want to stay with run flats.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Jacksonville Florida
On fire for Firestones
Best tire and best value of any run flat. Had them on 3 C-4s. Averaged 40K + miles per set. No, I didn't baby them. I love the twisties.
Problem is Firestone has had 'em on backorder since December. Roumer has it they "MAY" be available in late May. Well worth the wait if you can.
Good luck,
Problem is Firestone has had 'em on backorder since December. Roumer has it they "MAY" be available in late May. Well worth the wait if you can.
Good luck,
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 224
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From: Peachtree City GA
I've had mine for awhile and now have about 12k miles on them. They're still as quiet as the first day. I don't race or track or drag, just daily driver stuff, and they're a much better value/bargain for the money than Goodyears. When I was in need and shopping, my LF OE GY tire got a bulge then a hole. I had to park it for 2 weeks. 5 local Goodyear dealers did not want to prorate it, said it was Chevrolet's problem, etc., blah blah blah. Showed the warranty to one dealer and he said they didn't honor it. Called Goodyear and got no response. Tirerack came through and saved the day and I had them on 2 days after dealing with Tirerack. I wonder how GY stays in business, but then, not everybody out there cares about our cars/tires as much as Corvette owners! My $.02 !
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Costa Mesa CA
CI 6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
running them now, bout 10,000 miles on them.
Have had 3 sets of OE GYs, 1 set of BFG KDWs.
The Firestones are wearing very well, quiet, and sticky.
Have had 3 sets of OE GYs, 1 set of BFG KDWs.
The Firestones are wearing very well, quiet, and sticky.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Austin, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Houston, Dallas, Hong Kong, Elgin, etc.. Texas
I ran them 3 times at the drag strip and got a best 60 ft time of 2.11 sec. I don't think the Supercar tires would do any better, but did not have the opportunity to try.
I recommend them especially at the price. I bought them from the Tire Rack.
