Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 255/45R20
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 255/45R20 101W Ultra High Performance Summer Tire 012870
About This Tire
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 255/45R20 is an ultra high performance summer tire, designed for sports car, sporty coupe, and performance sedan drivers who prioritize sport driving pleasure and racing-inspired performance in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on maximizing dry cornering capability while maintaining solid wet weather performance through advanced water evacuation technology.
The tire features a silica-enhanced Long Link Carbon tread compound molded into an aggressive asymmetric tread design with large independent shoulder blocks for improved cornering and handling. The center circumferential groove uses proprietary Pulse Groove Technology combined with two additional circumferential grooves to enhance water evacuation and deliver shorter wet stopping distances. Driver feedback points to exceptional dry performance with strong wet capability, good comfort levels, and solid treadwear characteristics for a high-performance summer tire.
Compared to touring-focused tires, it emphasizes maximum grip and handling precision over long-term comfort and fuel economy. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used primarily for spirited driving on dry and wet roads in warm weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 255/45R20 🏁 Ultra high performance | $225.99 | ⭐ Excellent (294 reviews) | Sports cars and performance sedans used for spirited driving | ☀️ Summer |
🌤️ All-season versatility | $199.68 | ⭐ N/A | Pickup truck owners wanting aggressive styling with street manners | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $207.13 | ⭐ Good (124 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $218.2 | ⭐ Good (425 reviews) | Performance sedans and coupes for warm-weather driving | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Touring all-season | $239 | ⭐ Fair (29 reviews) | Daily crossover and SUV commuting | 🌤️ All Season |
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