Firestone Indy 500 Tires

Quicksilvers · 11-09-2019, 06:32 AM

After seeing the Ford Explorers flipping over at alarming rates due to faulty Firestone tires I honestly don’t know why you all would want to give Firestone your business and run Firestone tires on your Z?? To each their own. I recently installed four new Yokohama Advan A052’s. Superior dry traction and do well in wet conditions. Overall I had good luck with Yokohama’s over the years. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S are good choices in 325/30/19.

sx moneypit · 11-09-2019, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

After seeing the Ford Explorers flipping over at alarming rates due to faulty Firestone tires I honestly don’t know why you all would want to give Firestone your business and run Firestone tires on your Z?? To each their own. I recently installed four new Yokohama Advan A052’s. Superior dry traction and do well in wet conditions. Overall I had good luck with Yokohama’s over the years. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S are good choices in 325/30/19.

That Firestone sh*t was over 20 years ago man.

Quicksilvers · 11-09-2019, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

That Firestone sh*t was over 20 years ago man.

Ford+Firestone tires=Epic failure

sx moneypit · 11-09-2019, 09:28 AM

Didn't matter what kind of tire was on the Explorers,they still rolled over.I worked at a Ford dealership back then.

loiro370z · 11-09-2019, 11:46 AM

What about the indy nnt series running firestone?
I know those are racing tires, but made by firestone.

Different tires,car,rubber compound,new technologies to make better tires
ill take the risk

Zingston · 11-09-2019, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

That Firestone sh*t was over 20 years ago man.

Remember when Audi had their sudden acceleration problems? They fixed it, and now peeps be buying Audi.

loiro370z · 12-13-2019, 02:13 PM

tires installed

loiro370z · 12-13-2019, 02:18 PM

I drive like a granny

, i don't know how the z eat the rear so fast

Spooler · 12-13-2019, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by loiro370z

I drive like a granny

, i don't know how the z eat the rear so fast

Your alignment is jacked, that's why.

OptionZero · 12-14-2019, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Your alignment is jacked, that's why.

This is def the reason

Just look at the uneven wear. Camber and toe prolly ****** up

vtec to vvel · 12-13-2019, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by loiro370z

I drive like a granny

, i don't know how the z eat the rear so fast

Lies. Those pics you posted are exactly the opposite result of "granny driving".

Tractionless · 12-14-2019, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by loiro370z

I drive like a granny

, i don't know how the z eat the rear so fast

What's the width on your rear F14's?

loiro370z · 12-14-2019, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

What's the width on your rear F14's?

325/30
front 285 /35

vtec to vvel · 12-13-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

After seeing the Ford Explorers flipping over at alarming rates due to faulty Firestone tires I honestly don’t know why you all would want to give Firestone your business and run Firestone tires on your Z?? To each their own. I recently installed four new Yokohama Advan A052’s. Superior dry traction and do well in wet conditions. Overall I had good luck with Yokohama’s over the years. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S are good choices in 325/30/19.

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

That Firestone sh*t was over 20 years ago man.

Everyone is entitled to their opinions. That being said, I am actually in the middle on this.

Yes, Firestone tires did have a issue with their tires, but was many many years ago. Hopefully by now, they have corrected.

At the same time though, did they really correct? Yes, they were hit with lawsuits/fines/etc., but they are a business to make money (i.e. corporate greed). It's human nature to be really cautious when something catastrophic like the Firestone incident took place, despite how long ago.

Me personally, no, I will not purchase Firestone tires. Nor will I ever buy a Ford.

RonRizz · 12-13-2019, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Everyone is entitled to their opinions. That being said, I am actually in the middle on this.

Yes, Firestone tires did have a issue with their tires, but was many many years ago. Hopefully by now, they have corrected.

At the same time though, did they really correct? Yes, they were hit with lawsuits/fines/etc., but they are a business to make money (i.e. corporate greed). It's human nature to be really cautious when something catastrophic like the Firestone incident took place, despite how long ago.

Me personally, no, I will not purchase Firestone tires. Nor will I ever buy a Ford.

Didn't Yokohama have a recall last year due to failures, If my memory serves me... Point is, All manufacturers have occasional hiccups. I don't think I'd bash the whole line, or choose not to purchase over it.
I would, however do my research as always before commiting.

11-09-2019, 06:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,038 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25465	After seeing the Ford Explorers flipping over at alarming rates due to faulty Firestone tires I honestly don’t know why you all would want to give Firestone your business and run Firestone tires on your Z?? To each their own. I recently installed four new Yokohama Advan A052’s. Superior dry traction and do well in wet conditions. Overall I had good luck with Yokohama’s over the years. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S are good choices in 325/30/19. __________________ Mr. Clean

11-09-2019, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
sx moneypit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Memphis,Tn. Age: 69 Posts: 3,395 Drives: 2010 370Z PG 6 spd Rep Power: 2684372	Didn't matter what kind of tire was on the Explorers,they still rolled over.I worked at a Ford dealership back then. Memphis370Z, wideglideleon, Zingston and 2 others like this.

11-09-2019, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
loiro370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami Beach/Sao Paulo Posts: 410 Drives: 11 nissan 370z Rep Power: 23509	What about the indy nnt series running firestone? I know those are racing tires, but made by firestone. Different tires,car,rubber compound,new technologies to make better tires ill take the risk sx moneypit and Zingston like this.

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