Firestone Firehawk SS10 Tires

Firestone Firehawk SS10 Tires 

DESCRIPTION

Born of Indy technology, the Firehawk SS10 was designed for responsive driver - even at speeds over 100MPH. And like the famed Firehawk Indy tires, it features a wide tread arc and solid white lettering for a true high performance look. It is available in 13-15 inch sizes.

USER REVIEWS

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[May 27, 2005]
ShelbyTurbo
Model Reviewed: Dodge Neon R/T Sedan

Strength:

Mediocre dry traction at best, they do look good, and had better traction and a stiffer sidwall than the Goodyear Eagles that they replaced.

Weakness:

Over all poor traction, quick wear, and they have the tendancy to shed a lot of rubber at the track. I know that the Falken tires are good, and will be purchasing a set to replace these.

I would not reccomend these tires to somebody looking for an inexpensive performance tire. I keep all of my tires properly inflated and I drive moderately, and the tires have worn out in approx 20k. I am very dissapointed with both the dry, and the wet traction, and their tendancy to be unstable on gravel roads. At the Drag strip they shed a lot of rubber, and I've had to scrape rubber off of the inner fenderwells and the sides of the car.

Similar Products Used:

Falken Ziex 512, Goodyear Eagle GA, Uniroyal Tiger Paw.

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
3
[Jul 20, 2003]
Shaun
Model Reviewed: Chevy s10

Strength:

Look Great

Weakness:

Very Weak sides

All out sucked

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
1
[Feb 11, 2002]
Voy Fitzsimmons

Two words: Total Crap. I wouldn''t put these on a grocery cart.

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Apr 04, 2001]
Kurtis Kowall
Model Reviewed: 1981 Chev Camaro

Strength:

Looks. 255/70r15(rear), 225/60r15(front) these tires look great on my car.

Weakness:

Traction is very poor even on dry pavement.
Every time the tire is spun it spits up large amounts of rubber dust, they are one a white car, and after a burnout the car is perfectly black from the rear tire back.

Based on looks alone, these tires would get five stars. Judging by the amount of rubber that ends up on my paint, I am afraid these tires will not last long.

Similar Products Used:

Bridgestone potenza, BFG Radial T/A, Potenza's are a useless tire. Radial T/A's wear too fast.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Dec 14, 2000]
R. Lindsey

Strength:

Looks only. Was told that tires were rated excellent for wet and snow conditions. Sorry folks, not a chance.

Weakness:

I am a consevative driver and after 2 months (2300 miles) of use the tires would not hold traction in the rain. After 7 months the tires held no traction at all in some light, dry snow. Would not recommend these tires for any condition.

Tires are mounted on a Toyota Camry, 6 cyl. quality of car handling diminished within the first two-three months. Tires were rated for foul weather (rain & some snow) traction. If I were to guess, it dosn't appear that the tires were tested on the various road conditions that the average consumer encounters.

Similar Products Used:

When purchased I was considering various rain tires. Now considering competative brands.

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Oct 27, 2000]
Emma
Model Reviewed: 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

Strength:

Looks sporty

Weakness:

Poor tires. One day I go to get into my truck and my tire on the driver side is flat on the ground. I inflate the tire and take to my local Firetone store and they couldn't find any thing wrong with it. I take it to a service station and they find a big gash in between the grooves of the tire. One month later my husband and (four year old son) are riding down I-95 wondering why people are looking at the truck. He is driving 70 mph on a flat tire, he felt nothing. They were lucky to not have been in an accident or even killed.

$55.00, would not recommend these tires to anyone.

Similar Products Used:

Michelin very good tire

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Sep 12, 2000]
Mike
Model Reviewed: 1993 Saturn SL

Strength:

Cheap tires. A little wider than the stock tire

Weakness:

Cheap tire

I've had these on my car for 3 years and they work. Not great, but better than the stock tire. If you need a cheap tire to put on your car before you sell it, these are the tires for you. I can't say much about the wet weather performance, it doesn't rain much in San Diego, and I ride my motorcycle more than I drive the car.

Similar Products Used:

Goodyear

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Sep 11, 2000]
james hawkins
Model Reviewed: 1980 GMC p/u

Strength:

These tires looke great. They have good traction. They dont wear out that fast either 295/50 R15

Weakness:

nothing

I paid about 225.00-250.00 for two at a military store so they might cost a little more. Yes I would recommend the Firestone Firehawk SS10.

Similar Products Used:

Kelly road hugger. This tire was also good they lasted about 4 years they are a little more expensive but Kelly backs them up.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Aug 09, 2000]
Pieter Van Pelt
Model Reviewed: 1996 Civic

Strength:

Looks OK

Weakness:

Mediocre performance

Sure, they were reasonably cheap, but the day after I took the Michelin Alpin snows off and hit a rainstorm with the SS10s, I knew I'd made a bad purchase. Lots of hydroplaning, even at moderate speed and proper inflation. In town, I get lots of wheelspin on wet pavement.

Ride is OK, dry handling is OK and there are no wear/separation problems yet. I'll spend more to get Michelins next time and worry less when the pavement's wet.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Aug 05, 2000]
randall smith
Model Reviewed: 91gmc sierra full size pickup, v6

Strength:

the sporty look

Weakness:

well considering i'm doing about 65 mph on interstate 35, all of a sudden my truck starts bouncing like my wheel was about to fall off, i quickly pulled over to the side of the road just to see my tire looked like a hot air balloon. i quickly jacked my truck, when my tire decided to blow. there is about an 8 inch cut, on the side of the tire, the tread had seperated from tire., what a fluk, right. fortunately the military store where i bought 4tires from, where out of stock, and had to order a new one. then to my surprise i saw on the news station that there has been a problem with firehawk tires. the same problem to be exact, but i guess the lord was watching over me, because the other's were killed, now will there be a recall on these tires, because i don't feel comfortable about driving with one spare and three firehawk tires, that could do the same.what really got to me is that when i purchased the tires, i aslo purchased the warranty package that said lifetime warrantee, guess what, not so. i am waiting to hear more about the lawsuit, and find out what your company will do for me. i mean i paid $40.00 for this warranty ($9.95 per tire)and all i get is a tire rotation. overall it looks great on my truck though. thank you for your time. sgt smith usa

$57.00, if there was assurance that this was not to happen again, but this has happened to many times.

Similar Products Used:

bf goodrich

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
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