My first CVPI (2008) came with some wasted RSA's on it. I put 4 good china tires on there. Got used to it. Wore out a set, replaced with another set. Got me a another CVPI (2011) and it came with 2 good and 2 worn RSA's on it. I think they feel better-especially in the dry- than the china tires (which get slick way before they wear down). So now I'm putting a couple good fresh GY's on the 2011 for a full set of RS-A's to compare to my china tires on the 2008. After five years of CVPI driving, I'm looking for dependable traction in the corners dry and predictable break-away in the wet. Sure I'd like a quiet ride, but I'm much more concerned about lateral traction when I'm tossing it through a bend. The firmness of the suspension is what makes the P71 good fit for me. Don't like the softness of LX and Lincolns, give me "sport mode"-but in a sedan. First one I drove reminded me of a BMW I had way back when-that was the hook. Having two nearly identical cars for tire comparisons is going to be great.
The goodyears and firestone firehawk gts are like ying and yang to each other. I would recommend the bf goodrich g force comp2 as plus tires for the crown vic. Its very stable and dependable at high speeds, great traction in dry, wet and snowy conditions. Here is a video of my 2011 cvpi with the tires on it ruclips.net/video/vyE4qekHIaw/видео.html
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 Yes, I'm going to try something better on my white car. The GY's will be "freshened up" soon for comparison. I don't ever get good tread life, so I expect to grind the GY's down quicker than anything before. I was looking at the BF. Thanks.
The Eagle RSA and Eagle Ultragrip are being replaced by 3 different Eagle Enforcers: AW, AS, and Winter. Many state agencies run the Eagle Ultragrip year around. As a side note, FCA Fleet has not offered Firestone pursuit tires for some time, as their excessive wear and price has made them non-competitive. The Eagle Ultragrip is almoat the perfect year 'round tire. But - the Firehawk PVS is much better in deep snow, though nothing beats the old Goodyear F32 police snow tire.
Yea down here our agencies run the eagle ultragrips and Firestone firehawk pvs on the crown vics when it snows. I'm going to check out the eagle enforcers.
I've never used either of these tires before on my Panthers. The last set I put on my 2004 Vic was Michelin X-Radials (80,000 mile warranty). I paid $600 at Costco. They have 45,000 miles on them, and they have 5/32 of tread left. They've been good tires, and I've got no complaints. November 2018 I put another set on my 2010 Grand Marquis, Michelin X-Tour (80,000 mile warranty). So far they're working out. I paid $700 for the set.
Yea both michelin tires are great deals. I just prefer these two or another high performance tires than the touring tires. But I tell everyone get whats tire that is best for you and your driving style.
My Crown Vic came with a full set of nearly new Firestone Firehawk GT Pursuits-which, when you consider how much these tires cost when new (about $375 per tire), is crazy. The only other Crown Vic I had driven was fitted with some fairly worn Eagle RSAs. Between the two, it's clear which one is better in the rain: the Firestone tires. I am unsure as to whether or not it had to do with the treads being worn... both, either way, did not feel too comfortable when driving the other car through rain. On the other hand, the RSAs did very well during dry conditions, with plenty of grip. The ride was also quiet, and the tires themselves were tough enough to sustain constant abuse-even multiple occasions of off-roading (yes, in the Vic). The Firestones are on another level, though: they have incredible grip, both in the dry and in the rain. In fact, if they are inflated to their maximum, they're actually a bit grabby while on uneven pavement. The tires themselves are also *very* heavy, at nearly 40 lbs. per tire. With that weight and grip, you can tell what tires you're running (and, it almost feels as though they are a little *too* hefty); however, the tires are otherwise very fine and capable-more so than the Eagles. The Eagles will feel a little bit more nimble than the Firestones will, but the Firestones will surprise you with how well they plant themselves onto the pavement. The major downside is cost, though: the Eagles will run you a comparatively-low $100 per tire, while the Firestones are each almost 4x that.
Both tires are almost equal in my book. The eagle rsa do much better, quieter and handles better on dry pavements than the firehawks. The downside of the goodyear tires is they don't grip or handle too well in the rain. This is when the firehawks shines because you feel more comfortable in the rain with them. The downside of the firehawk is the treadwear. They don't last nearly as long as the rsa. I put them as the ying and yang of tires on the crown vic.
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 Yeah, the Firehawks have an edge over the RSAs, regarding wet weather handling. In dry conditions, though, the Firehawks are almost too grip-y and heavy. They do feel great, but they make it a little more difficult to really throw the car around.
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584I agree with you. Bought my car and it has those tires. Time for some new ones and doing my research on them. I have the EXACT same experience as you described. I’m in Texas by the way. Rarely rains in my area, but it when it does it does. The tires are SOLID when dry and I MOVE across the pavement. Rain, I have to slow down a lot on the high way and especially when cornering. What other tire has that same dry grip with a little better wet grip? In the market and still doing research. Found those RSA for $96 on Goodyear website. Need something a little better in wet
When I got my 09 crown vic it had firehawk pursuit tires on it from about 6 months ago but in good condition, I have done so many burnouts and donuts in that car and the tires still hold up exceptionally well and I am amazed by it. I will forsure spend the extra money for those tires again when they start goin bad
My PPV came with 4 Goodyear RSA tires, already changed two rear tires to Firestone pursuit. Recently I have purchased two more Firestone pursuit and will put them on next month. I also prefer Firestone Pursuit!
I have two 2007 CVPI's, one with Firestone Pursuit tires the other one with the Goodyear Eagles. The only thing I have noticed is the Goodyear tires are more noisy on concrete roads as they tend to make a slapping noise on the groove between the slabs on the roadway. I do like the look of the Firestones over the Goodyear tires. I also was able to purchase four like new Pursuits with wheels on Craigslist for $200 the other day so I am good on tires for quite a while. I love driving my CVPI's, they are like Harley motorcycles, once you get it you get it. My son summed it up "they feel industrial".
I have a 2007 CVPI with the Goodyear RS-A 235/55/17 tires. I am going to replace two of the tires that still have good tread left but have cracks in the sidewalls. I purchased 2 Goodyear RS-A pursuit tires from Amazon for $107.85 each. You can't beat that priced unless you want to go with a cheaper brand tire
I have had a 07 p71 with new rsa....they suck in wet weather. Have new pursuits on them and they are absolutely amazing in wet, snow, and dry weather especially. Had to buy a set for my TownCar. Plus the sidewall is thicker on them.
I recently purchased an 09 ppv Tahoe. It has the Firestone’s in the back and the RSAs in the front. I’m going to need new tires soon, but I wanted a complete set of either or. Based on price I think I’m going with the RSAs. Plus they might last longer.
I purchased 2013 Charger Pursuit, had 99K on it and needed tires. So I bought the Firestone Pursuit tires, it now has 126K on it and the tires are wore out. I haven't driven the car hard at all.
I have Firestone Firehawks. They're good tires, but I feel like they need to be inflated way more than the Crown Vic's recommended 32 PSI. I run mine at 34-36 PSI which is good on the road (but, even then, they still feel sluggish when taking corners). It's an interesting tire... maybe it just has a lot of grip or something. At what PSI do you run yours?
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 Yeah, mine seem to have a lot of rolling resistance, and they feel as though they grip way too well on turns; it almost feels as though the sidewalls are softer than they should be. On sharp turns, at lower speeds, the tire feels like it's digging in quite a bit. Are they normally this sluggish?
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 Thanks one more question I'm debating between the goodyear eagle rs-a2 and the eagle touring with sound comfort technology which of these would you recommend Thanks in advance
@@kevinellis8967 it depends on what you looking for. If you want sound comfort then the touring tires. If you want a performance then the rsa. Both good tires though.
nice video , you said you got them on ebay, i was looking at some on ebay, but was nervous about the quality and date or if something might be wrong, how was your ebay purchase?
This the only updated one I can find on the tire test. My phone wouldn't let me add it in the description. Be sure to read the 352 page report for better information. www.policemag.com/374001/michigan-state-police-evaluate-aftermarket-tires
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My first CVPI (2008) came with some wasted RSA's on it. I put 4 good china tires on there. Got used to it. Wore out a set, replaced with another set. Got me a another CVPI (2011) and it came with 2 good and 2 worn RSA's on it. I think they feel better-especially in the dry- than the china tires (which get slick way before they wear down). So now I'm putting a couple good fresh GY's on the 2011 for a full set of RS-A's to compare to my china tires on the 2008. After five years of CVPI driving, I'm looking for dependable traction in the corners dry and predictable break-away in the wet. Sure I'd like a quiet ride, but I'm much more concerned about lateral traction when I'm tossing it through a bend. The firmness of the suspension is what makes the P71 good fit for me. Don't like the softness of LX and Lincolns, give me "sport mode"-but in a sedan. First one I drove reminded me of a BMW I had way back when-that was the hook. Having two nearly identical cars for tire comparisons is going to be great.
The goodyears and firestone firehawk gts are like ying and yang to each other. I would recommend the bf goodrich g force comp2 as plus tires for the crown vic. Its very stable and dependable at high speeds, great traction in dry, wet and snowy conditions. Here is a video of my 2011 cvpi with the tires on it ruclips.net/video/vyE4qekHIaw/видео.html
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 Yes, I'm going to try something better on my white car. The GY's will be "freshened up" soon for comparison. I don't ever get good tread life, so I expect to grind the GY's down quicker than anything before. I was looking at the BF. Thanks.
@@wadepatton2433 no problem
I drive trucks in only home 34 hours out the week I see a lot of decent deals on eBay for the Firestone and I’m a fan of Firestone anyways
I put a set of Firestone's on my mustang 🐎🤟🙂. Love your review and content.👍
thank you
I have RS-As on my Chrysler 300 and it does great in dry conditions but in the rain 😬…
You forgot to mention ride quality every experience with the RSA has been crappy in that aspect
They ride good for me on my crown vics, ford taurus and dodge charger. So what do you mean crappy?
Thanks for the info man! Exactly what I came here looking for as I recently saw the Firestones on a Charger in a photo
Anytime man
The Eagle RSA and Eagle Ultragrip are being replaced by 3 different Eagle Enforcers: AW, AS, and Winter.
Many state agencies run the Eagle Ultragrip year around.
As a side note, FCA Fleet has not offered Firestone pursuit tires for some time, as their excessive wear and price has made them non-competitive.
The Eagle Ultragrip is almoat the perfect year 'round tire. But - the Firehawk PVS is much better in deep snow, though nothing beats the old Goodyear F32 police snow tire.
Yea down here our agencies run the eagle ultragrips and Firestone firehawk pvs on the crown vics when it snows. I'm going to check out the eagle enforcers.
I've never used either of these tires before on my Panthers. The last set I put on my 2004 Vic was Michelin X-Radials (80,000 mile warranty). I paid $600 at Costco. They have 45,000 miles on them, and they have 5/32 of tread left. They've been good tires, and I've got no complaints.
November 2018 I put another set on my 2010 Grand Marquis, Michelin X-Tour (80,000 mile warranty). So far they're working out. I paid $700 for the set.
Yea both michelin tires are great deals. I just prefer these two or another high performance tires than the touring tires. But I tell everyone get whats tire that is best for you and your driving style.
My Crown Vic came with a full set of nearly new Firestone Firehawk GT Pursuits-which, when you consider how much these tires cost when new (about $375 per tire), is crazy. The only other Crown Vic I had driven was fitted with some fairly worn Eagle RSAs.
Between the two, it's clear which one is better in the rain: the Firestone tires. I am unsure as to whether or not it had to do with the treads being worn... both, either way, did not feel too comfortable when driving the other car through rain. On the other hand, the RSAs did very well during dry conditions, with plenty of grip. The ride was also quiet, and the tires themselves were tough enough to sustain constant abuse-even multiple occasions of off-roading (yes, in the Vic). The Firestones are on another level, though: they have incredible grip, both in the dry and in the rain. In fact, if they are inflated to their maximum, they're actually a bit grabby while on uneven pavement. The tires themselves are also *very* heavy, at nearly 40 lbs. per tire. With that weight and grip, you can tell what tires you're running (and, it almost feels as though they are a little *too* hefty); however, the tires are otherwise very fine and capable-more so than the Eagles. The Eagles will feel a little bit more nimble than the Firestones will, but the Firestones will surprise you with how well they plant themselves onto the pavement. The major downside is cost, though: the Eagles will run you a comparatively-low $100 per tire, while the Firestones are each almost 4x that.
Both tires are almost equal in my book. The eagle rsa do much better, quieter and handles better on dry pavements than the firehawks. The downside of the goodyear tires is they don't grip or handle too well in the rain. This is when the firehawks shines because you feel more comfortable in the rain with them. The downside of the firehawk is the treadwear. They don't last nearly as long as the rsa. I put them as the ying and yang of tires on the crown vic.
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 Yeah, the Firehawks have an edge over the RSAs, regarding wet weather handling. In dry conditions, though, the Firehawks are almost too grip-y and heavy. They do feel great, but they make it a little more difficult to really throw the car around.
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584I agree with you. Bought my car and it has those tires. Time for some new ones and doing my research on them. I have the EXACT same experience as you described. I’m in Texas by the way. Rarely rains in my area, but it when it does it does. The tires are SOLID when dry and I MOVE across the pavement. Rain, I have to slow down a lot on the high way and especially when cornering. What other tire has that same dry grip with a little better wet grip? In the market and still doing research. Found those RSA for $96 on Goodyear website. Need something a little better in wet
@@Xilent1 the bf goodrich comp 2 a/s plus are great tires look at my most recent video of my crown Vic. I have them on there and discussed them.
When I got my 09 crown vic it had firehawk pursuit tires on it from about 6 months ago but in good condition, I have done so many burnouts and donuts in that car and the tires still hold up exceptionally well and I am amazed by it. I will forsure spend the extra money for those tires again when they start goin bad
My PPV came with 4 Goodyear RSA tires, already changed two rear tires to Firestone pursuit. Recently I have purchased two more Firestone pursuit and will put them on next month. I also prefer Firestone Pursuit!
Do you have a charger or caprice?
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 Tahoe
@@res887 yea the Firestones work better on the tahoes
I have two 2007 CVPI's, one with Firestone Pursuit tires the other one with the Goodyear Eagles. The only thing I have noticed is the Goodyear tires are more noisy on concrete roads as they tend to make a slapping noise on the groove between the slabs on the roadway. I do like the look of the Firestones over the Goodyear tires. I also was able to purchase four like new Pursuits with wheels on Craigslist for $200 the other day so I am good on tires for quite a while. I love driving my CVPI's, they are like Harley motorcycles, once you get it you get it. My son summed it up "they feel industrial".
I couldn't agree aby better cvpi's are great cars and I'm driving mines until the wheels fall off lol. You can't go wrong with either tire as well.
I just bought one for 110$ a piece at town fair tire. A set was around 475-500$ (GoodYear Eagle Rsa)
I got a full set of them at that price from ebay.
I have a 2007 CVPI with the Goodyear RS-A 235/55/17 tires. I am going to replace two of the tires that still have good tread left but have cracks in the sidewalls. I purchased 2 Goodyear RS-A pursuit tires from Amazon for $107.85 each. You can't beat that priced unless you want to go with a cheaper brand tire
Now it's like $200 each
I have had a 07 p71 with new rsa....they suck in wet weather.
Have new pursuits on them and they are absolutely amazing in wet, snow, and dry weather especially. Had to buy a set for my TownCar. Plus the sidewall is thicker on them.
glad you like them
I recently purchased an 09 ppv Tahoe. It has the Firestone’s in the back and the RSAs in the front. I’m going to need new tires soon, but I wanted a complete set of either or. Based on price I think I’m going with the RSAs. Plus they might last longer.
Great video !!
my vic came with a brand new set of GT Pursuits
Aw man you got lucky
I purchased 2013 Charger Pursuit, had 99K on it and needed tires. So I bought the Firestone Pursuit tires, it now has 126K on it and the tires are wore out. I haven't driven the car hard at all.
That's Firestone for you. They look more aggressive than the goodyears but wear out much quicker.
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 They did look cool, going this week to get RSA's
I had RSA tires on my Vic when I first got her but over time it was time to but new tires I think I still got one RSA tire still on
These the only two I prefer on my vics. I know there are better tires out their though.
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 yea I think I got another brand of good year on my Vic now
@@09tahoeppv what kind?
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 I gotta look but I'll let u know when I do
@@09tahoeppv bet
I just got rs a 20in at walmart $140 1/11/23
Thanks for the info
Anytime
Don't go over 30 mph in the Firehawk Gt Pursuits they are known for blowouts.
I have Firestone Firehawks. They're good tires, but I feel like they need to be inflated way more than the Crown Vic's recommended 32 PSI. I run mine at 34-36 PSI which is good on the road (but, even then, they still feel sluggish when taking corners). It's an interesting tire... maybe it just has a lot of grip or something. At what PSI do you run yours?
I run all my tires at 38-40 and the firestones do grip very well and is a bit sluggish. Overall a great tire to have.
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 Yeah, mine seem to have a lot of rolling resistance, and they feel as though they grip way too well on turns; it almost feels as though the sidewalls are softer than they should be. On sharp turns, at lower speeds, the tire feels like it's digging in quite a bit. Are they normally this sluggish?
@@asdfasdf4345artsdfg i believe so at least on my crown vic
What about road noise, how the eagle rs-a do in that aspect
The eagle rsa are not that noisy and you won't hear it until it wears down.
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 Thanks one more question I'm debating between the goodyear eagle rs-a2 and the eagle touring with sound comfort technology which of these would you recommend Thanks in advance
@@kevinellis8967 it depends on what you looking for. If you want sound comfort then the touring tires. If you want a performance then the rsa. Both good tires though.
On point I need some damn tires
nice video , you said you got them on ebay, i was looking at some on ebay, but was nervous about the quality and date or if something might be wrong, how was your ebay purchase?
It was good and the tires lasted for a long time. Had a great seller too. Ebay is like one of my go to places for tires.
@@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584 thanks!!
@@cyborg1117 no problem if you have any more questions just let me know.
The eagles are junk
They are good in dry weathers and last longer than the fire hawks. I’ll ride these on a cvpi anyday.
Damn my car the eagles are only 75pc
I have rsa on my 06 charger
How do it ride with them
Where is the Michigan state report?
This the only updated one I can find on the tire test. My phone wouldn't let me add it in the description. Be sure to read the 352 page report for better information.
www.policemag.com/374001/michigan-state-police-evaluate-aftermarket-tires
You can look it up online if you search for it. You can also download the report
Cut those claws on your toes bro
This video was way back but they were cut after I made the video.