new Firestone Fuzion ZRi Tires...

[devlish]

Just yesterday I went in and saw the new Firestone Fuzion ZRi tire aimed at the sport compact enthusiast. My first impression is that it is a nice looking tire with a good tread pattern, similar to the Nitto 555 Extreme in some ways. Most sizes are W rated, and there are a ton of sizes to choose from. the Compound felt 'medium' to me, not too sticky, but yet i was able to dig my fingernail in without much pain. probably a decent/good handling and yet somewhat long lasting tire.

pricing is average for a higher end tire. I would expect it to perform well based on the Bridgestone/Firestone reputation, and that fact that this tire derived from the SZ50, and utilizes their Uni-T design & performance features.

Has anyone here tried this tire yet? pros/cons? I'm pretty sure I'll be getting a set within the next few months due to their introductory pricing, but will not put them on until fall when my current tires are totally worn. (this is, of course, assuming i don't hear any bad reviews on them)

any suggestions/opinions are appreciated
~Kurt
BTW, i'm FWD Turbo

ps... my other tire choice is the Falken Alzeni, due to their soft compound, but i hear they don't last too long.

 

[EclipseDuDeGST]

I saw them online... some tire site was selling them.. They were $89 for each size 225/45/17. Thats really cheap. I wonder if theyr any good...
does anyone have them?

 

[devlish]

yeah, that is the introductory price for the next few months i guess. my friend is the assistant Mgr at the local Firestone, he says it looks like they are going up in price mid-summer. but for now, they are under $100. but i guess around $125-150 depending on size by midsummer

anyone try yet?

 

[rborgia]

Old thread...

Firestone Fuzion

I just picked up 4 of these at a local Firestone location. They were $109.00 ea which I felt was reasonable compared to the Nitto 555 Extremes which are on my 3G.

Has anyone been using these things for any length of time?

any opinions?

Thanks...

Rich

 

[TURFNNSURF]

OK guys, here is my review of the Fuzion ZRi tires. About 7 months ago I decided to put my ADR DV-8 rims on the GSX. Not wanting to spend a ton of cash on rubber that just wears away, I was looking for a deal. The best prices in my area on popular brands ranged from $99 to $139 mounted and balanced. Having AWD I wasn't to worried about traction or tread softness, and since these were going to be my summer wheels, an all season tread pattern could be ignored. After 12K on these Fuzions I am impressed. These tires hold the road no matter what you do to them. 30mph on ramps at 55 to 65mph with no tire squeal and almost no sidewall roll. Abrupt lane changes to avoid potholes, peice of cake. Wet roads? Who cares these tires don't seem to notice water on asphalt. OR maybe it's my AWD helping. I had Kumho's before these and dry roads were great but don't hit a puddle at speed, doing 65mph and hydroplaning is not for the faint of heart. Back to the Fuzion's, tread wear has been great for such a soft tire. I expect to get about 25k to 30K of life from these. My Kumho's lasted about 17K, and my Toyo's even less. Road noise, not even a consideration, of course a 3" exhaust might have something to do with it.
Last, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT run these tires in the snow if at all possible. I got caught a week ago with a 2' snowfall that just covered the road and my car was all but useless on these tires!!! Even AWD could NOT make my ride easier. The low profile and wide nature of these tires acts like a "K2" ski, and they float on the snow. I felt like Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation on the steel disc/sled out of control accross highways.

Over all my Fuzion's are a great tire for the money, I paid $87 each mounted and balanced for 225/45/17's, the price couldn't be beat. I hope they don't jack the price up as these tires gain popularity. I just need to put the all season Michelin's back on for this winter.

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[herostar]

A shop tried to charge me 140 a piece for 225/40/18's not including mounting/balancing so I didn't get them.

 

[Raph]

anyone tried the BFGoodrich KDW2s (stock on the srt4) out yet?? i want those for this summer!!

 

[Jehu]

Last, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT run these tires in the snow if at all possible.

Most people don't run summer tires on snow...hopefully .

 

[AdoreGSX]

do you think the fuzion zri's would look good on a stock height 1997 gsx wrapping around the stock 17 inchers??? Also what size should I buy? I believe stock size is 215/50-17. I kind of want the tread a little wider than stock though.

 

[devlish]

i think the Fuzion is a good looking tire. try the 225-40-17, or even 235-40-17 would probably fit

also, thanks TurfNSurf for the review

 

[Tallen]

My local firestone quit selling them because they felt they were unsafe...I'm not shitting you. I promptly bought some Kumhos.