Ultra-High Summer Performance at a Great ValueImproved water evacuation for more control on wet roadsUltra-High Performance with Bold DesignCORNER WITH CONFIDENCE - The latest Firestone Fire hawk Indy 500 tire lets you corner with confidence featuring wide shoulders that increase the tire’s stiffness to provide dynamic cornering20% SHORTER STOPPING DISTANCE ON WET ROADS - With an improved rubber compound and tread design, the new Indy 500 tire gives you a 20% shorter stopping distance on wet roads, as compared to the prior generation Fire hawk Wide Oval Indy 500 tireTHE PULSE GROOVE CHANNEL HELPS REDUCE THE RISK OF HYDROPLANING - The proprietary Pulse Groove channel in the tread pattern takes water evacuation to the next level helping to improve wet handling* and reduce the risk of hydroplaning
The Firehawk Indy 500 tire is Firestone's ultimate in sport performance, inspired by our racing heritage. With our new tread design featuring a proprietary Pulse Groove water channel, we have dramatically improved handling and braking on wet roads (as compared to the Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 tire). And with a new outer tread design, you can take a corner with great confidence. So if you're a car enthusiast looking for a tire that can provide extreme performance and extreme fun, this is the tire for you. W speed rated.
