Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 225/55R17
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 225/55R17 97W Ultra High Performance Summer Tire 002931
💡 Is the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 225/55R17 a Good Tire?
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 225/55R17 is a summer ultra high performance tire designed for mid-size sedans and compact crossovers. It delivers strong dry grip and responsive wet handling thanks to its pulse groove water evacuation channels and high-silica compound. Ride comfort is firm with moderate road noise, prioritizing performance feedback over luxury refinement. Tread life is adequate for its category though falls short of touring tire longevity. Rated Excellent by TireRack based on 294 consumer surveys, it offers track-inspired performance but is not winter-rated for cold weather driving. Currently priced from $178.96, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 225/55R17 is a 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 strong wet weather traction through advanced water evacuation technology.
The tire features a silica-enhanced Long Link Carbon tread compound molded into an asymmetric design with large independent shoulder blocks for improved cornering and handling. Proprietary Pulse Groove Technology in the center circumferential groove enhances water evacuation, working with two additional circumferential grooves to provide shorter wet stopping distances than its predecessor. Driver feedback points to excellent dry performance with strong wet capabilities, delivering good comfort levels and reliable treadwear for a performance-focused summer tire.
Compared to touring-oriented tires, it emphasizes maximum grip and handling response over long-term comfort and fuel economy. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used primarily for spirited driving and daily use in warm weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 225/55R17 🏁 Ultra high performance | $178.96 | ⭐ Excellent (294 reviews) | Sports car and performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $92.73 | ⭐ N/A (20 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in variable weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $106.28 | ⭐ Excellent (144 reviews) | Daily commuting in regions with varied seasonal weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $134 | ⭐ Good (68 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in variable weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $146.65 | ⭐ Good (124 reviews) | Sports car and performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"Survey data confirms this ultra high performance summer tire delivers track-inspired grip for sports car and performance sedan enthusiasts. The aggressive compound sacrifices tread life for maximum warm-weather traction."
