Firestone firehawk indy 500? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Nmbrsix · 03-10-2017, 02:16 PM

I'm fairly certain this is essentially similar to the Bridgestone RE003 which has been on sale in other markets for some time.

It's not as strong a performer as the RE-11 or RE71R, but should be a very capable street tire--especially for the price.

The one person I know that is running them on his 944 (and has exercised them hard) likes them quite a bit. They replaced Conti DW's.

I might have considered them had I not just purchased the new Conti ExtremeContact Sports.

Dave80GTSi · 03-14-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nmbrsix

I'm fairly certain this is essentially similar to the Bridgestone RE003 which has been on sale in other markets for some time.

I believe that you are right. First picture is the Firestone from post no. 1, and second picture is the RE003.

njbray · 03-15-2017, 03:09 PM

So is this tire better or lesser than the BRIDGESTONE POTENZA
S-04 POLE POSITION?
Thanks.

Dave80GTSi · 05-26-2017, 03:54 PM

Just noticed that Tire Rack has a $60.00 mail in rebate on these tires in our size when bought in a set of four (4) tires, thus making them even more of a bargain.

No idea how long this offer will last, so I would recommend that you grab them now before the rebate disappears.

Enjoy - DM

78F350 · 05-27-2017, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave80GTSi

Just noticed that Tire Rack has a $60.00 mail in rebate on these tires in our size when bought in a set of four (4) tires, thus making them even more of a bargain.

No idea how long this offer will last, so I would recommend that you grab them now before the rebate disappears.

Enjoy - DM

Very tempting. I blew a rear tire a couple weeks ago. I have 3 year old, good tread Michelin PS A/S 3s and had been thinking of just buying 2 new rears. I can get a complete set of these firehawk tires for ~$10 less than the 2 rear Michelin.