Firestone 002927 Firehawk Indy 500 275/40R18 99W Ultra-High Performance Summer Tire

The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 275/40R18 (Part #002927) is Firestone's flagship ultra-high performance summer tire, engineered for drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes, and performance sedans who demand race-inspired grip and confident handling. Drawing directly from Firestone's legendary motorsport heritage — including decades of competition at the Indianapolis 500 — this tire brings track-proven technology to the street.

Featuring a high-grip silica and carbon tread compound combined with an asymmetric tread design, the Firehawk Indy 500 delivers exceptional dry traction and responsive steering feel. The compound actively resists heat build-up in summer temperatures, maintaining optimal performance under demanding driving conditions.

Key Features:

• Large Outside Shoulder Blocks — Increase tire stiffness for dynamic, confident cornering capability
• Proprietary Pulse Groove™ Technology — Channels water out of the footprint area to significantly improve wet handling and reduce hydroplaning risk
• High-Grip Tread Compound — Silica and carbon blend delivers strong traction in both dry and wet summer conditions
• Asymmetric Tread Design — Optimizes the road-to-rubber contact patch for superior braking and response
• Center Tread Elements — Promote excellent steering response and braking performance
• 3D Block Elements — Work in conjunction with circumferential grooves to further evacuate water from the contact patch

Specifications:

• Size: 275/40R18
• Service Description: 99W
• Load Index: 99 (1,653 lbs max load)
• Speed Rating: W (up to 168 mph)
• Load Range: SL (Standard Load)
• UTQG: 500AB
• Tread Depth: 10/32"
• Overall Diameter: 26.66"
• Sidewall: Black Sidewall (BSW)
• Season: Summer (not intended for winter/snow use)
• Measuring Rim Width: 9.5"
• Max Inflation Pressure: 51 PSI

The Firehawk Indy 500 is rated at UTQG 500AB — reflecting strong treadwear, excellent traction, and top-tier temperature resistance. Sold individually.