Summer tires
03-05-2023, 01:34 PM
#2
Newbie
Can't say I've ever run the Bridgestones, but I've had 3 different summer tires since having my C43- factory Continental ContiSportContact which were junk IMO. Then I went to the Yokohama Advan Apex which I overall liked. Pretty good treadwear and ride, and handled well. Last summer I ended up going with the Firestone Firehawk Indy.
I had previously had these on my '15 C300 Sport and loved them, and Costco was having a deal of ~$150 off so I decided to go with those. Really glad that I went back to these! I know they're not in the top 'Max Performance' Category on Tirerack like the Yokohamas, or Michelin PS4s, but for the price, you can't beat them. They handle fantastic, ride very comfortably and quietly (I have a roundtrip highway commute of ~45 miles each day), and have great performance in heavy rain - very surefooted. I don't track my car or drive super aggressively, so I find them to be a great balance of handling, comfort, and value. I honestly think they handle better than the Yokohamas I had which were in the 'Max Performance' vs the lower 'Ultra High Performance' category that the Firestones were in on Tirerack.
I had previously had these on my '15 C300 Sport and loved them, and Costco was having a deal of ~$150 off so I decided to go with those. Really glad that I went back to these! I know they're not in the top 'Max Performance' Category on Tirerack like the Yokohamas, or Michelin PS4s, but for the price, you can't beat them. They handle fantastic, ride very comfortably and quietly (I have a roundtrip highway commute of ~45 miles each day), and have great performance in heavy rain - very surefooted. I don't track my car or drive super aggressively, so I find them to be a great balance of handling, comfort, and value. I honestly think they handle better than the Yokohamas I had which were in the 'Max Performance' vs the lower 'Ultra High Performance' category that the Firestones were in on Tirerack.
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GWSHARK (03-05-2023)
03-05-2023, 01:38 PM
#3
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Thx man
I was looking at the Indy 500, but having trouble finding them in stock for all 4 tires.
They were my first choice, maybe I’ll see if I can order them for delivery in the next month
I was looking at the Indy 500, but having trouble finding them in stock for all 4 tires.
They were my first choice, maybe I’ll see if I can order them for delivery in the next month
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BradbC43 (03-05-2023)
03-05-2023, 05:24 PM
#4
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I went Firestone as well and findings are same as BradbC43. For everyday life with the car without giving up a lot of performance when you want it they are a great value.
