Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 265/35R19
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 265/35R19 XL 98Y Ultra High Performance Summer Tire 008085
💡 Is the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 265/35R19 a Good Tire?
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 265/35R19 is a summer ultra-high performance tire designed for sports cars and performance sedans with low-profile wheel setups. It delivers strong dry grip and responsive steering precision with adequate wet performance thanks to its Focus Contact compound and asymmetric tread design. Ride comfort is firm with noticeable road noise due to the low sidewall profile, while tread life is moderate for its category without a mileage warranty. Rated 3.5/5 by TirePath editors, it prioritizes track-inspired handling over comfort and is not winter-rated for cold weather use. Currently priced from $296.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 265/35R19 is an ultra high performance summer tire, designed for sports car, sporty coupe, and performance sedan drivers who prioritize dry road precision and wet weather control in spirited driving. Its asymmetric tread design and silica-enhanced compound focus on optimizing contact pressure and enhancing steering response through technology shaped by Firestone's racing heritage.
The tire features an updated tread compound molded into an asymmetric pattern that builds on the established Indy 500 formula with refinements for sharper steering response and improved cornering stability. A revised circumferential groove layout incorporates Firestone's motorsports-derived engineering to deliver exhilarating dry performance while maintaining confident wet weather control. Since this is a new release, driver evaluation data is not yet available to assess real-world performance characteristics.
Compared to all-season tires, it prioritizes maximum dry and wet performance over cold weather usability and is not intended for use in near freezing temperatures, snow, or ice. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used primarily for enthusiastic driving in warm weather conditions.
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TirePath Editorial Review
"Drivers seeking track-inspired performance will appreciate the precise handling and grip for spirited driving. The ultra-high performance focus means reduced tread life and increased road noise."
