I slide my car around all the time and they catch traction when a want and lose it when I want. Great tire, DONT DRIVE IN WINTER. if you'...
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The Firehawk Indy 500 from Firestone is an ultra-high-performance tire that's designed for use on sports cars and offers drivers more control on wet roads.
Features & Benefits
- Tread is designed for use in warmer weather
- Black sidewall
- Features Firestone's Pulse Groove Technology that removes water from the road for added hydroplaning resistance
Warmer weather often means its time to hit the open road for most drivers, and sports car drivers are no exception to this. While these drivers might be itching for a wide-open highway, they do need to make sure that their tires are flexible enough to perform in warmer weather while also meeting the high-performance demands of their ride. Consider the Firehawk Indy 500 from Firestone, which features a special rubber compound and tread design that helps drivers stop up to 20% shorter on wet roads. The Firehawk Indy 500 features a new tread compound and wide shoulder blocks to strengthen handling and turning performance on dry roads, and a bold design that's sure to accent many of today's top sports cars.
Summer tires are designed for use in warmer weather or in areas where the temperatures does not drop below 40 degrees. These tires are ideal for ue in warm, dry, and wet conditions that are common in the summertime. | |
Passenger tires are some of the most common tires you'll find on the roads today, and frequently used on coupes, sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, and other passenger vehicles. Passenger tires are available in a wide variety of types, such as all-season, winter, and ultra-high-performance. | |
This product is not covered by a manufacturer’s treadlife warranty. | |
Maximum speed capability to safely carry a load for an extended period of time. | |
The maximum load carrying strength at the specified inflation pressure, also known as ply rating | |
The maximum carrying capacity for a tire determined by the manufacturer | |
Standards that measure treadwear, temperature resistance and traction, example: "640 A A". The 640 is the treadwear test and it lasted 6.4 times longer than the comparison tire tested against. The first "A" is the traction rating using straight-line wet traction on test surfaces (see information tables tab) and the second "A" is the temperature rating by testing operation at high speeds without heat-related failure (see information tables tab) | |
The side of the tire between the tread and rim, with cosmetic branding as well as information about the tire including manufacturer, model, size, etc. | |
An identifier of a particular tire line and size combination assigned by the tire manufacturer. | |
The highest inflation pressure (measured in pounds of force per square inch, PSI) the tire is designed to contain, and should only be used when called for by the vehicle placard | |
Measured in 32nds of an inch, this metric shows how much tread life is left on a tire, with the tire's traction & stopping capabilities greatly diminished at 4/32nds and less. Tire manufacturers include "tire wear bars" at 2/32nds to indicate when your tire is worn out | |
The range of widths the rim of the vehicle can be for this tire to be safely mounted on | |
The measurement of width from a tires inner sidewall to the outer sidewall | |
The diameter of a tire that is inflated without any load applied |
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Have a question about Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires?
Yes, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is offered in larger rim sizes such as 19" and 20". The Firehawk Indy 500 is also available in 16", 17" and 18" sizes.
No, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires are not directional. Firehawk Indy 500 tires are asymmetrical and offer drivers strong traction and handling performance.
No, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 does not have a mileage warranty. The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is covered for workmanship and materials for five years, with free replacement for the first three years and then prorated down to 2/32" tread depth.
Yes, the tread pattern of the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 can improve braking distances, as Firestone reports a 20% shorter braking distance with the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 compared to the Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 tire.
No, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 should not be used in winter weather. As an ultra high performance tire, the Firehawk Indy 500 utilizes a softer tread compound that will harden when temperatures are below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is a great tire for sporty sedans, coupes and crossovers where handling is important.
Yes, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is a good performer on wet pavement as it features the proprietary Pulse Groove Technology to enhance water evacuation and resist hydroplaning.
firestone-tires 329 Reviews & Ratings
127 on SimpleTire202 from Google Shopping4.2
overall rating
90%
Would you buy again?
Review breakdown
Scorecard
Dry
4.8
Wet
4.2
Winter
3.1
Comfort
4.5
Noise
4.3
Treadwear
4.3
127 SimpleTire reviews
Doesn't Handle like my Michelin Pilot sports in the turns. Feels a little Loose in the rear end as if the sidewall isn't too strong. Took...
- Would you buy again?No
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
3
Wet
3
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
3
Used them for my audi s4 as daily driver/backroad fun car. They definitely had grip in a straight line but felt soft on the sidewall when...
- Would you buy again?No
- Average miles driven by year20k - 29k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
5
Treadwear
3
Bought these tires for my 2017 fiesta st. Bought 205/50r16. These are a really great budget summer tire. Grip levels are great in the dry...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
1
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
Great tires for the price! Aggressive looking tread with lots of grip! Perform great in the rain also!
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
3
Treadwear
4
For mild street applications the indy fire hawks preform exceptionally well! Would recommend them to anyone
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
I purchased a pair of these Firehawk tires for my 1999 Covette after returning another pair from Simple Tire of a diffent brand because t...
- Would you buy again?No
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Comfort
1
I have only put a few hundred Mike's on these tires so far. The handling is great and the noise is not bad at all compared to some other...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
3
Treadwear
4
Great all around tires for grip and performance during the summer. I live in Florida so I can use them year round, rain performance is gr...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
5
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
I have a BMW 335d and my car has a ton of torque, 525wtq. These tires can put down the power and also corner very nicely. For the price...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
2
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
5
I slide my car around all the time and they catch traction when a want and lose it when I want. Great tire, DONT DRIVE IN WINTER. if you'...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
1
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Doesn't Handle like my Michelin Pilot sports in the turns. Feels a little Loose in the rear end as if the sidewall isn't too strong. Took...
- Would you buy again?No
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
3
Wet
3
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
3
Used them for my audi s4 as daily driver/backroad fun car. They definitely had grip in a straight line but felt soft on the sidewall when...
- Would you buy again?No
- Average miles driven by year20k - 29k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
5
Treadwear
3
Bought these tires for my 2017 fiesta st. Bought 205/50r16. These are a really great budget summer tire. Grip levels are great in the dry...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
1
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
Great tires for the price! Aggressive looking tread with lots of grip! Perform great in the rain also!
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
3
Treadwear
4
For mild street applications the indy fire hawks preform exceptionally well! Would recommend them to anyone
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
I purchased a pair of these Firehawk tires for my 1999 Covette after returning another pair from Simple Tire of a diffent brand because t...
- Would you buy again?No
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Comfort
1
I have only put a few hundred Mike's on these tires so far. The handling is great and the noise is not bad at all compared to some other...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
3
Treadwear
4
Great all around tires for grip and performance during the summer. I live in Florida so I can use them year round, rain performance is gr...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
5
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
I have a BMW 335d and my car has a ton of torque, 525wtq. These tires can put down the power and also corner very nicely. For the price...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
2
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
5
I slide my car around all the time and they catch traction when a want and lose it when I want. Great tire, DONT DRIVE IN WINTER. if you'...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
1
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Doesn't Handle like my Michelin Pilot sports in the turns. Feels a little Loose in the rear end as if the sidewall isn't too strong. Took...
- Would you buy again?No
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
3
Wet
3
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
3
Used them for my audi s4 as daily driver/backroad fun car. They definitely had grip in a straight line but felt soft on the sidewall when...
- Would you buy again?No
- Average miles driven by year20k - 29k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
5
Treadwear
3
Bought these tires for my 2017 fiesta st. Bought 205/50r16. These are a really great budget summer tire. Grip levels are great in the dry...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
1
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
Great tires for the price! Aggressive looking tread with lots of grip! Perform great in the rain also!
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
3
Treadwear
4
For mild street applications the indy fire hawks preform exceptionally well! Would recommend them to anyone
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
I purchased a pair of these Firehawk tires for my 1999 Covette after returning another pair from Simple Tire of a diffent brand because t...
- Would you buy again?No
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Comfort
1
I have only put a few hundred Mike's on these tires so far. The handling is great and the noise is not bad at all compared to some other...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
3
Treadwear
4
Great all around tires for grip and performance during the summer. I live in Florida so I can use them year round, rain performance is gr...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
5
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
I have a BMW 335d and my car has a ton of torque, 525wtq. These tires can put down the power and also corner very nicely. For the price...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
2
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
5
I slide my car around all the time and they catch traction when a want and lose it when I want. Great tire, DONT DRIVE IN WINTER. if you'...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
1
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Doesn't Handle like my Michelin Pilot sports in the turns. Feels a little Loose in the rear end as if the sidewall isn't too strong. Took...
- Would you buy again?No
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
3
Wet
3
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
3
Used them for my audi s4 as daily driver/backroad fun car. They definitely had grip in a straight line but felt soft on the sidewall when...
- Would you buy again?No
- Average miles driven by year20k - 29k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
5
Treadwear
3
Bought these tires for my 2017 fiesta st. Bought 205/50r16. These are a really great budget summer tire. Grip levels are great in the dry...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
1
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
Great tires for the price! Aggressive looking tread with lots of grip! Perform great in the rain also!
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
3
Treadwear
4
For mild street applications the indy fire hawks preform exceptionally well! Would recommend them to anyone
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
I purchased a pair of these Firehawk tires for my 1999 Covette after returning another pair from Simple Tire of a diffent brand because t...
- Would you buy again?No
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Comfort
1
I have only put a few hundred Mike's on these tires so far. The handling is great and the noise is not bad at all compared to some other...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
3
Treadwear
4
Great all around tires for grip and performance during the summer. I live in Florida so I can use them year round, rain performance is gr...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
5
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
I have a BMW 335d and my car has a ton of torque, 525wtq. These tires can put down the power and also corner very nicely. For the price...
- Would you buy again?Yes
- Average miles driven by year10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
2
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
5