Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Year Released: 2016
- Regions for sale: North America, Central & South America, Russia+, East Asia
Summary
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Tire Rank :: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
18 31 in Passenger / Summer
6 10 in Ultra High Performance Summer
Description
The Firehawk Indy 500 tire is Firestone’s ultimate in sport performance, inspired by our racing heritage - ultra-high summer performance at a great value. Proprietary Pulse Groove technology improves water evacuation and helps increase resistance to hydroplaning for more control on wet roads. Improved wet rubber compound and tread design provides 20% shorter stopping distance on wet roads, while wide shoulder blocks deliver impressive handling and cornering in dry conditions. If you’re a car enthusiast looking for a tire that can provide extreme performance and extreme fun, this is the tire for you.
- Corner with confidence
- The pulse groove channel helps reduce the risk of hydroplaning
- 20% shorter stopping distance on wet roads
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Latest News
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May 11, 2022Tire Test 2022
Consumer Reports: Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
Ranked #9th of 22. Firestone Firehawk Indy 500Verdict:In CR's testing, this Firestone ultra-high-performance summer tire earns Excellent ratings for dry braking and hydroplaning resistance, and Very Good scores for handling and tread noise.
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Mar 26, 2022Tire Chart 2022
The Best UHP Tires for North America in 2022 by TiresVote.com
Ranked #5th of 8. Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 -
Sep 01, 2021Tire Chart 2021
TireRack.com: Best in Ultra High Performance Summer
- Winner Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Latest Reviews
What is good?
Wet and dry traction is good feedback under hard corners gives good feedback at limits
What is bad?
After half tread life wet performance drops quickly wheel saver lips do not stick out far enough to protect the wheels at all
What is good?
Changed the tires about one year ago. I'm very satisfied with them. Their performance in the wet and in the dry is great. They delivered good traction and cornering force.
Comments
Happy to have them.
What is good?
I've had these tires for a year. They are great! We live in the mountain area and often have to drive on the curve roads. The tires are amazing in the corners! They perform well in the wet and in the dry, and wearing well.
Comments
Will buy another set.
What is good?
The best tires I ever had! The traction is amazing! Excellent performance at a good price.
Comments
Highly recommended !
What is bad?
The worst tire I ever had. Tires didn't last than 7K miles (6 months). Very disappointed.
Comments
I wouldn't recommend!
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Firestone / Firehawk Indy 500
- Car Type
- Season
- Summer
- Rim Diameter
- 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 "
- Width
- 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 / 295 / 305 / 325 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- W (max 168 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Firestone / Firehawk Indy 500 Sizes & Specifications
Rim | Model | Size | Index | Price |
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R16 | 195/55 R16 87W | 195/55 R16 | 87W | |
R16 | 205/45 R16 87W XL | 205/45 R16 | 87W | |
R16 | 205/50 R16 87W | 205/50 R16 | 87W | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 91W | 205/55 R16 | 91W | |
R16 | 225/50 R16 92W | 225/50 R16 | 92W | |
R17 | 205/40 R17 84W XL | 205/40 R17 | 84W | |
R17 | 205/45 R17 88W | 205/45 R17 | 88W | |
R17 | 205/45 R17 88W XL | 205/45 R17 | 88W | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 93W | 205/50 R17 | 93W | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 93W XL | 205/50 R17 | 93W | |
R17 | 215/45 R17 91W XL | 215/45 R17 | 91W | |
R17 | 215/55 R17 94W | 215/55 R17 | 94W | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 94W | 225/45 R17 | 94W | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 94W XL | 225/45 R17 | 94W | |
R17 | 225/50 R17 94W | 225/50 R17 | 94W | |
R17 | 225/55 R17 97W | 225/55 R17 | 97W | |
R17 | 235/45 R17 94W | 235/45 R17 | 94W | |
R17 | 235/50 R17 96W | 235/50 R17 | 96W | |
R17 | 235/55 R17 99W | 235/55 R17 | 99W | |
R17 | 245/40 R17 91W | 245/40 R17 | 91W | |
R17 | 245/45 R17 99W | 245/45 R17 | 99W | |
R17 | 245/45 R17 99W XL | 245/45 R17 | 99W | |
R17 | 255/40 R17 94W | 255/40 R17 | 94W | |
R17 | 275/40 R17 98W | 275/40 R17 | 98W | |
R18 | 215/40 R18 89W XL | 215/40 R18 | 89W | |
R18 | 215/45 R18 93W XL | 215/45 R18 | 93W | |
R18 | 225/40 R18 92W XL | 225/40 R18 | 92W | |
R18 | 225/45 R18 95W | 225/45 R18 | 95W | |
R18 | 225/45 R18 95W XL | 225/45 R18 | 95W | |
R18 | 225/50 R18 95W | 225/50 R18 | 95W | |
R18 | 235/40 R18 95W XL | 235/40 R18 | 95W | |
R18 | 235/45 R18 98W XL | 235/45 R18 | 98W | |
R18 | 235/50 R18 101W | 235/50 R18 | 101W | |
R18 | 235/50 R18 101W XL | 235/50 R18 | 101W | |
R18 | 235/55 R18 100W | 235/55 R18 | 100W | |
R18 | 245/35 R18 92W XL | 245/35 R18 | 92W | |
R18 | 245/40 R18 97W | 245/40 R18 | 97W | |
R18 | 245/40 R18 97W XL | 245/40 R18 | 97W | |
R18 | 245/45 R18 100W | 245/45 R18 | 100W | |
R18 | 245/45 R18 100W XL | 245/45 R18 | 100W | |
R18 | 255/35 R18 94W XL | 255/35 R18 | 94W | |
R18 | 255/40 R18 99W | 255/40 R18 | 99W | |
R18 | 255/40 R18 99W XL | 255/40 R18 | 99W | |
R18 | 255/45 R18 103W | 255/45 R18 | 103W | |
R18 | 255/45 R18 103W XL | 255/45 R18 | 103W | |
R18 | 265/35 R18 97W | 265/35 R18 | 97W | |
R18 | 265/35 R18 97W XL | 265/35 R18 | 97W | |
R18 | 275/35 R18 95W | 275/35 R18 | 95W | |
R18 | 275/40 R18 99W | 275/40 R18 | 99W | |
R19 | 225/35 R19 88W XL | 225/35 R19 | 88W | |
R19 | 225/40 R19 93W XL | 225/40 R19 | 93W | |
R19 | 225/45 R19 96W XL | 225/45 R19 | 96W | |
R19 | 235/35 R19 91W XL | 235/35 R19 | 91W | |
R19 | 245/35 R19 93W | 245/35 R19 | 93W | |
R19 | 245/35 R19 93W | 245/35 R19 | 93W | |
R19 | 245/35 R19 93W XL | 245/35 R19 | 93W | |
R19 | 245/40 R19 98W | 245/40 R19 | 98W | |
R19 | 245/40 R19 98W XL | 245/40 R19 | 98W | |
R19 | 245/45 R19 98W | 245/45 R19 | 98W | |
R19 | 245/50 R19 104W | 245/50 R19 | 104W | |
R19 | 245/50 R19 104W | 245/50 R19 | 104W | |
R19 | 245/50 R19 104W XL | 245/50 R19 | 104W | |
R19 | 255/35 R19 96W XL | 255/35 R19 | 96W | |
R19 | 255/40 R19 100W XL | 255/40 R19 | 100W | |
R19 | 265/35 R19 98W XL | 265/35 R19 | 98W | |
R19 | 265/40 R19 98W | 265/40 R19 | 98W | |
R19 | 265/40 R19 98W | 265/40 R19 | 98W | |
R19 | 275/30 R19 96W | 275/30 R19 | 96W | |
R19 | 275/30 R19 96W | 275/30 R19 | 96W | |
R19 | 275/30 R19 96W XL | 275/30 R19 | 96W | |
R19 | 275/35 R19 100W | 275/35 R19 | 100W | |
R19 | 275/35 R19 100W | 275/35 R19 | 100W | |
R19 | 275/35 R19 100W XL | 275/35 R19 | 100W | |
R19 | 275/40 R19 101W | 275/40 R19 | 101W | |
R19 | 285/30 R19 98W XL | 285/30 R19 | 98W | |
R19 | 285/35 R19 99W | 285/35 R19 | 99W | |
R19 | 285/35 R19 99W | 285/35 R19 | 99W | |
R19 | 325/30 R19 101W | 325/30 R19 | 101W | |
R20 | 245/40 R20 99W | 245/40 R20 | 99W | |
R20 | 245/40 R20 99W XL | 245/40 R20 | 99W | |
R20 | 245/45 R20 103W | 245/45 R20 | 103W | |
R20 | 245/45 R20 103W XL | 245/45 R20 | 103W | |
R20 | 255/35 R20 97W | 255/35 R20 | 97W | |
R20 | 255/35 R20 97W XL | 255/35 R20 | 97W | |
R20 | 255/45 R20 101W | 255/45 R20 | 101W | |
R20 | 275/35 R20 102W | 275/35 R20 | 102W | |
R20 | 275/35 R20 102W XL | 275/35 R20 | 102W | |
R20 | 275/40 R20 106W | 275/40 R20 | 106W | |
R20 | 275/40 R20 106W XL | 275/40 R20 | 106W | |
R20 | 285/35 R20 100W | 285/35 R20 | 100W | |
R20 | 295/30 R20 101W XL | 295/30 R20 | 101W | |
R20 | 305/35 R20 104W | 305/35 R20 | 104W |
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What is good?
Wet and dry traction is good feedback under hard corners gives good feedback at limits
What is bad?
After half tread life wet performance drops quickly wheel saver lips do not stick out far enough to protect the wheels at all
Comments
Very good tire for price have on 4 of my vehicles
What is good?
Changed the tires about one year ago. I'm very satisfied with them. Their performance in the wet and in the dry is great. They delivered good traction and cornering force.
Comments
Happy to have them.
What is good?
I've had these tires for a year. They are great! We live in the mountain area and often have to drive on the curve roads. The tires are amazing in the corners! They perform well in the wet and in the dry, and wearing well.
Comments
Will buy another set.
What is good?
The best tires I ever had! The traction is amazing! Excellent performance at a good price.
Comments
Highly recommended !
What is bad?
The worst tire I ever had. Tires didn't last than 7K miles (6 months). Very disappointed.
Comments
I wouldn't recommend!
Questions and Answers
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May 11, 2022Tire Test 2022
Consumer Reports: Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
Ranked #9th of 22. Firestone Firehawk Indy 500Verdict:In CR's testing, this Firestone ultra-high-performance summer tire earns Excellent ratings for dry braking and hydroplaning resistance, and Very Good scores for handling and tread noise.
-
Mar 26, 2022Tire Chart 2022
The Best UHP Tires for North America in 2022 by TiresVote.com
Ranked #5th of 8. Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 -
Sep 01, 2021Tire Chart 2021
TireRack.com: Best in Ultra High Performance Summer
- Winner Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 -
Mar 07, 2019Video
A Closer Look: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 | Tire Rack
For drivers who want to maximize sport driving pleasure through racing-inspired technology, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 brings ultra-high performance to the table. All the details are in this video.
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Jul 26, 2018Video
Tested: Challenging the Best in Ultra High Performance Summer | Tire Rack
Ultra High Performance Summer tires offer high grip and sharp handling with extroverted tread designs and aggressively good looks. Often, they're some of the highest-performing options for older sports cars and other vehicles with smaller rim diameters. Two new additions promise to shake up the status quo and aim for the top of the charts.
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Aug 11, 2017Video
The BEST Tires You Can Buy!! FIRESTONE FIREHAWK INDY 500 Long(ish)Term Review
I have had the Firestone Indy 500 tires for about 5 months now, I have driven them lots and autocross them as well. They are still impressing me as much as they did when I got them originally!
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May 07, 2017Video
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Tire Review
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra Performance Summer Tire Review: In this video, I review the BRAND NEW Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra Summer Performance Summer Tires. Car is boosted with 760 HP. The weather was great, about 72 degrees but windy. I only had a few dozen miles on the tires at the time of this shoot.
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Aug 11, 2016Video
Features & Benefits: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Firestone introduces us to their Firehawk Indy 500 tire design and tread compound in this video narrated by Trace Adkins. Take a look at how they've worked to improve performance, offer wet handling gains and shorten stopping distances versus prior generations of their Firestone Indy 500 tire.
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Jul 28, 2016Video
Tested: Ultra High Performance Summer Tires That Hit the Mark | Tire Rack
Firestone wants to hit the bull's eye with its new Firehawk Indy 500. The target is specific: an outstanding blend of dry and wet street traction and handling. How accurate is Firestone's aim in the Ultra High Performance Summer category ripe with contenders including the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2, Dunlop Direzza DZ102 and Kumho Ecsta PS31?
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