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Originally Posted by Ctopher
I put a set of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 last year to replace my 3yr old Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R on 6/7’s using standard 205/55 and 225/50 16s. I’ve not been able to put a lot of miles yet but for the 500ish miles they are much quieter than the stickier RE71Rs as expected and sidewall is softer and thus a bit more vague compared to the rock hard super responsive harder side wall of the Bridgestone. But don’t take that as a non-performance tire, they feel like a nice compromise giving up a bit of performance for cost and gaining good highway quiet and comfort. I have not driven them in the rain so can’t offer feedback. I’m happy with the tire for just barely a bit of $400 if you wait for their often rebates.
CTopher
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I have read that these Firestone are essentially rebranded Bridgestone Potenza RE003, which were well-regarded tires.