Firestone 008046 Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra-High Performance Summer Tire 245/50R18

The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is an ultra-high performance summer tire inspired by Firestone's racing heritage, delivering impressive handling and cornering in dry conditions while proprietary Pulse Groove technology helps prevent hydroplaning on wet surfaces. This performance tire is designed for passenger vehicles and SUVs.

Key Performance Features:

• Wide shoulders increase tire stiffness to provide dynamic cornering confidence
• Proprietary Pulse Groove channel in the tread pattern improves water evacuation, enhancing wet handling and reducing hydroplaning risk
• Improved rubber compound and tread design delivers 20% shorter stopping distance on wet roads compared to the prior generation Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500
• High performance silica and L.L. Carbon compound with asymmetric tread design actively resists heat build-up in summer temperatures while optimizing dry and wet traction
• High-turnup polyester casing, twin high-tensile steel belts and nylon reinforcement maintain ideal tire shape under high speed driving pressure

This ultra-high-performance summer tire should not be used when temperatures are consistently below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The 245/50R18 tire size has a diameter of 27.6 inches, a section width of 9.6 inches, and fits an 18-inch wheel.