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Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
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Firehawk Indy 500

The Firehawk Indy 500 tire pays tribute to the performance of the Firehawk Indy Racing Slick. Engineered with UNI-T technologyadapted from some of the technology originally developed for professional drivers racing at speeds up to 200 mph. Excellent wet and improved dry handling make this S- and T-Speed rated tire ideal for all-season driving. With its attractive tread and sidewall design, the Firehawk Indy 500 tire looks like it performslike a champion.

Speed Rating Information

Speed Rating
Q
99
mph		 R
106
mph		 S
112
mph		 T
118
mph		 U
124
mph		 H
130
mph		 V
149
mph		 Z
149+
mph		 W
168
mph		 Y
186
mph		 (Y)
186+
mph

Features and Benefits

Feature: Weathergrip
Benefit: A tread compound that blends special polymers to promote traction on wet surfaces.

Feature: Key Hole Sipes
Benefit: Key Hole Sipes enlarge as the tire wears to help maintain like-new traction and appearance.

Feature: Innovative Tire Design - A Comprehensive Tire Design Method
Benefit: This method improves handling in wet or dry conditions and reduces irregular treadwear by combining an ideal tread design, casing shape, materials and construction.

Feature: Innovative Roundness - Rounder Is Better
Benefit: Rounder overall tire shape provides better balance for wet or dry handling.

Feature: Innovative Compound - Longer Is Stronger
Benefit: L.L. Carbon utilizes a special form of molecular re-engineered carbon black, a key factor in improving tire wear while enhancing wet performance.

Feature: 5 Degree Noise Reduction
Benefit: Produces noise-canceling sound waves to significantly reduce the noise on road surfaces.

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Detailed Tire Specifications

Available Sizes Speed Rating Technology Mileage Load Index
P225/70R15 S UNI-T 55000 100
P255/60R15 S UNI-T 55000 102
P295/50R15 S UNI-T 55000 105
P225/70R14 S UNI-T 55000 98
P235/60R15 S UNI-T 55000 98
P235/70R15 S UNI-T 55000 102
P255/70R15 S UNI-T 55000 108
P215/65R15 S UNI-T 55000 95
P215/70R15 S UNI-T 55000 97
P215/70R14 S UNI-T 55000 96
P275/60R15 S UNI-T 55000 107
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