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Firewak Indy's or Michellin PILOT SPORT 4S?

Old Nov 10, 2018 | 05:41 PM
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Firewak Indy's or Michellin PILOT SPORT 4S?

Any members use either Firewak Indy's or Michellin PILOT SPORT 4S? Your experience with either of these? I know the Indy's are cheaper but some say they are just as good as the 4S? Plan on using them on the stock 19" forged Rays ...
 
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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 06:17 PM
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I'd buy the one that better fits your budget. Both are excellent tires for the money. Will these be used at the track?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 07:49 PM
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No track. Just need tires that grip in both wet and dry.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 08:52 PM
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The Indy 500s will do that for you, and they work at the track too.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2018 | 05:12 PM
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I've used Indy 500's on my G8-GT for 3 years, best tire for the money out there!
Great in the rain, get them heated up in the summer and they stick like glue.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2018 | 06:46 PM
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Looks like i'll be picking up these Indy's in the spring. Reviews online are also great.
Thanks guys!
 
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Old Nov 27, 2018 | 08:07 AM
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Just be prepared for a short life with the Indy's. I've had/have several friends run them and with normal driving they seem to last around 20-25K miles. But they love them and their price.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2018 | 09:25 AM
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How well tires work in the rain depends on the tire wear rating which also means if they're really good they won't last! I ran Bridgestone turn four's on my Z with a rating just over 100, I could drive 65 in driving rain without a wobble, but they only lasted 10K miles! Checkout both tires with Tire Rack, wear rating s/b at least 200 to last then you can make your own decision! I run Michelin Super Sports, they work for me!
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Old Nov 27, 2018 | 12:28 PM
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I actually just picked these up in stock sizes for the 19" Rays. Can't beat $600 shipped for something that is supposed to perform well.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2018 | 12:32 PM
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I actually just picked these up in stock sizes for the 19" Rays. Can't beat $600 shipped for something that is supposed to perform well.
Let me know how you like them after you mount/drive them for a while. Thx
 
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