Thoughts on Firehawk Indy 500

[Bassoonytoon]

Hi all,

I'm curious if anyone has any experience with these tires?

I'm looking for something that will hook up better than the stock MPSS from a launch so that I don't lose traction every time I move from a stop light/stop sign. I will occasionally push the car a couple weekends each summer at the local track and drag strip, but this would just be for fun - nothing competitive.

I am looking at 265/35/19 and 285/35/19 on stock rims. I also can't have anything with a treadwear rating that is too low as my garage isn't heated and I don't want to deal with compound cracking (again...).

I have included Tire Rack's test results compared to the PS4's which I was also looking at, but given the price difference I thought I would see if anyone has opinions (good or bad) on these tires.

Thanks in advance!

	Michelin PS4	Firestone Firehawk Indy 500	Difference	% off PS4's
Car and Tire Size	2020 430i 245/40/18	2017 430i 245/40/18
UTQG	300	340
Price for 285/35/19	375.99	267.99
Price for Set	1497.96	1069.96	- $428	- 40%
Slalom	5.11	5.04	- 0.07	- 1.39%
Lap	30.08	30.25	+ 0.17	+ 0.56%
Cornering G’s	0.98	0.96	+ 0.02	+ 2.08%
50-0 in Feet	78.20	82.10	+ 3.9	+ 4.99%

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[5teeb]

Great tires for the price and they last a long time in my opinion. I have them currently on my A90 and i'm over 500whp, they hook pretty damn good once you get them warmed up.

 

[Vroomin350]

Interested in knowing about this too. I am about to run 19" 9.5+23 and 10.5+35 ... do these tires have a squared sidewall? Thats what I want. Wondering what sizes I should run.

 

[R_R8TED]

I've ran them on the B48 Supra and now the 3.0. They perform beautifully through the twisties. IMO, they aren't the best for launching though. I was struggling for traction on my E30 build on the 2.0, much less now. Overall, they are excellent and my only gripe is needing some more bite from a dig. I plan on going with something a bit more sticky this summer (r888, nito 555, etc).

 

[B58_ hwAyaq]

Without repeating what others have said, I think they are the best tire “for the price”. I buy them repeatedly for my GTI which saw drag/autocross regularly. I don’t feel like they last as long as some of the slightly higher priced options, but that’d be my only complaint (take it with a grain of salt as I just mentioned that I abuse them more than the typical driver).

 

[Al.B]

Also think they are one of the best bang for buck street tire but a small notch less grippy than the MPSS. I’ve ran them off and on for years because they’re such a good value price/performance.

 

[MisterSkiz]

I have these on my daily Lexus IS-F.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Sport+4S

Great tire and are supposed to be the replacement for the MPSS for Summer driving.

When it comes time to replace my Supra, Im going to just get some Sport Cup 2 tires, as I don't drive my car in the rain.

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