Firestone Sucks

ecoplunge · 03-01-2017, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

I thought you mean

Firestone Tyres Sucks.

Crap. I guess I accidentally made clickbait.

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Originally Posted by Spooler

It is hard to find a good alignment guy. If you find one, stick with them.

I'm learning that. If I ever do I will. Until then it'll be me I guess.

Nithmo · 03-03-2017, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ecoplunge

Crap. I guess I accidentally made clickbait.

I'm learning that. If I ever do I will. Until then it'll be me I guess.

I'm not sure why, but this really seemed appropriate here

LOL

JARblue · 03-02-2017, 08:43 AM

I've got a 5 year agreement with NTB that I use every 6 months or whenever I put on new wheels or tires. They cost me $25 per alignment and that number goes down each time I go in. I've never had any issues and the guys are always willing to let me watch them work and even chat with me about the adjustments. However, I run stock wheels, near-stock size tires, and all stock suspension.

When I begin replacing suspension parts, I will be taking it to the local speed shop. It will be much more expensive than my NTB agreement.

ChaseZ · 03-03-2017, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

When I begin replacing suspension parts, I will be taking it to the local speed shop. It will be much more expensive than my NTB agreement.

It is WELL worth it. Those are the only guys I trust to do mine, besides me. Plus they can do cornering balancing and everything else which is nice too.

ChopsZ · 03-03-2017, 01:07 AM

I agree 110%. Firestone sucks a$$!

With my last car, a Fiat 500 Abarth, they ended up screwing up every single brand new wheel just by replacing the tires. Every wheel had an 1" gash on the lip. The wheels were dirty and I didn't notice until the next day when I washed the car. I should have suspected it since it took 3 morons over 4 hours to mount 4 tires!

I'll NEVER go back to a Firestone.

b15 · 03-03-2017, 03:07 PM

I just go to a local shop that will take the time to dial in both sides equal. Firestones vary so much that I just don't bother any more. Majority of them will just make sure each corner is within spec without any other regards.

03-02-2017, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I've got a 5 year agreement with NTB that I use every 6 months or whenever I put on new wheels or tires. They cost me $25 per alignment and that number goes down each time I go in. I've never had any issues and the guys are always willing to let me watch them work and even chat with me about the adjustments. However, I run stock wheels, near-stock size tires, and all stock suspension. When I begin replacing suspension parts, I will be taking it to the local speed shop. It will be much more expensive than my NTB agreement. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-03-2017, 01:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 50 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2302	I agree 110%. Firestone sucks a$$! With my last car, a Fiat 500 Abarth, they ended up screwing up every single brand new wheel just by replacing the tires. Every wheel had an 1" gash on the lip. The wheels were dirty and I didn't notice until the next day when I washed the car. I should have suspected it since it took 3 morons over 4 hours to mount 4 tires! I'll NEVER go back to a Firestone. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

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b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36572	I just go to a local shop that will take the time to dial in both sides equal. Firestones vary so much that I just don't bother any more. Majority of them will just make sure each corner is within spec without any other regards.