Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 285/30R20
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 285/30R20 XL 99Y Ultra High Performance Summer Tire 012340
💡 Is the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 285/30R20 a Good Tire?
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 285/30R20 is a summer performance tire designed for sports cars and high-performance sedans. It delivers strong dry grip and responsive wet handling thanks to its race-inspired tread compound and wide contact patch design. Ride comfort is firm with noticeable road noise due to its low-profile construction and performance-focused design. Tread life is moderate for its category, prioritizing grip over longevity typical of summer performance tires. Rated 3.5/5 by TirePath editors, it excels in warm weather performance but is not winter-rated and may feel harsh on rough pavement. Currently priced from $352.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 285/30R20 is a summer tire, designed for sports car, sporty coupe, and performance sedan drivers who prioritize dry road precision and wet weather control in enthusiast driving. Its updated tread compound and asymmetric pattern focus on optimizing contact pressure and enhancing steering response through racing-inspired engineering.
This Ultra High Performance Summer tire features a silica-enhanced compound molded into an asymmetric tread design that builds on Firestone's motorsports heritage. The revised circumferential groove layout and performance-focused construction aim to deliver sharper steering response and improved cornering stability. Since this is a newly updated model, driver feedback data is still being collected to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.
Compared to all-season tires, it prioritizes maximum dry and wet performance in warmer conditions while sacrificing cold weather usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used primarily for spirited driving and daily use in temperatures above freezing.
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TirePath Editorial Review
"Built for sports car enthusiasts who demand track-inspired performance and spirited driving on dry and wet roads. The ultra-high performance focus means you'll sacrifice all-weather capability and likely face shorter tread life."
