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    205/50R16 Firestone Firehawk INDY500

    I just ordered a set of these tires from Tire Rack to put on my Koseis through the summer. Hoping to round up a set of stock weaves to throw some all-seasons on.

    Just curious if anyone here has had a set of these on their iX? Thoughts? I almost ordered the Dunlop Direzza DZ102 but saw the Firehawks had better reviews.
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    - 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260
    - 2000 323i AT
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    #2
    The shop I get my tires from caters mostly to the racing scene around me. I had a nice chat with them when trying to find my new wheel setup.
    Options included both the Direzza Z102s and the Firehawk Indys for me as I wanted a nice summer tire that would be comfortable to use as a daily driver.
    They wouldn't let me consider anything other than the new Indys for my needs! It is the new tire to beat and has taken out the BFG-SportComp 2s as the best in this category.

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      #3
      There are a lot of different Firehawk tire models. Which one are you looking at?
      AWD > RWD

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        #4
        These ones right here. - https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...tnum=05WR6FHI5

        Mounting them on my 16" Kosei K1s - also just ordered replacement valve stems because they've been in there since 09. Not leaking but a wise decision.

        I had tirerack send me new decals years ago for the K1's.. thinking about repainting them back to Silver with Wurth paint and applying the decals for a different look. Getting excited about my iX again!
        clutchCTRL!
        Move with a purpose.
        - 1991 325iX 4dr/5spd
        - 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260
        - 2000 323i AT
        2016 Mazda CX3 Sport AWD

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          #5
          My recommendation https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Z2SS&tab=Sizes
          AWD > RWD

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            #6
            Was looking at these the other day. Def my next set of tires
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            Current:
            '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
            '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
            '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

            Past:
            '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
            '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
            '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
            '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
            '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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              #7
              Originally posted by Kershaw View Post
              Aren't those too sticky for a stock ish street car: I mean your probably autoX. I just purchased some Continental Extreme Contact sports 205-50-15 no good options in the 55 height.
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                #8
                had these tires mounted onto my Alpina's yesterday....and took it out on a 2hr long drive....man these tires are great! So much grip, quiet, handles potholes well & hell they look amazing imo.

                5 stars on these tires!

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                #snwmble

                Current:
                '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
                '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
                '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

                Past:
                '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
                '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
                '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
                '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
                '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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                  #9
                  I have a set of these on my convertible. They look great and grip well, even in the wet


                  it's a Kenny Powers quote on wheels

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