Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 275/35R19
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 275/35R19 XL 100W Ultra High Performance Summer Tire 012751
💡 Is the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 275/35R19 a Good Tire?
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 275/35R19 is a summer ultra high performance tire designed for performance sedans and sports cars. It delivers strong dry grip and responsive handling with adequate wet traction thanks to its silica-enhanced tread compound and aggressive directional pattern. Ride comfort is firm with moderate road noise, prioritizing performance feedback over luxury refinement. Tread life is average for its category without a mileage warranty. Rated Excellent by TireRack based on 295 consumer surveys, it offers solid track-day capability but is not winter-rated and may wear quickly under daily driving conditions. Currently priced from $260.28, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 275/35R19 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 tread design with large independent shoulder blocks for improved cornering and handling. The center circumferential groove incorporates proprietary Pulse Groove Technology to enhance water evacuation, working alongside two additional circumferential grooves to deliver shorter wet stopping distances than its predecessor. Driver feedback points to exceptional dry performance and strong wet capabilities, with good comfort levels and treadwear durability for the ultra-high performance category.
Compared to all-season tires, it prioritizes maximum performance in warm weather conditions while sacrificing cold weather and snow capability. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used primarily for spirited driving and daily use in warm climates where winter traction isn't required.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 275/35R19 🏁 Ultra high performance | $260.28 | ⭐ Excellent (295 reviews) | Sports car enthusiasts seeking maximum dry performance | ☀️ Summer |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $237.12 | ⭐ Excellent (45 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
☀️ Summer performance | $243.99 | ⭐ N/A | Sports car daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
❄️ Dedicated winter tire | $253.48 | ⭐ N/A | Performance cars driven in snowy climates | ❄️ Winter |
🏁 Max performance summer | $286.99 | ⭐ Good (229 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 exceptional dry grip for sports car enthusiasts and performance driving. Wet weather traction and tread life take a back seat to maximum dry performance."
