Firestone 008055 Firehawk Indy 500 V2 245/45R18 100W XL Ultra High Performance Summer Tire

Firestone Firehawk INDY 500 V2 is an ultra-high performance summer tire engineered for drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes, and performance sedans who demand racing-inspired grip and precision handling. Inspired by Firestone's legendary motorsport heritage, the Firehawk INDY 500 V2 delivers the confident cornering, sharp steering response, and wet-weather control that elevate every drive.

The tire is built around a high-performance, silica-enhanced Long Link (L.L.) Carbon tread rubber compound molded into an aggressive asymmetric tread design. Large independent shoulder blocks increase stiffness for dynamic dry-road cornering, while the silica-carbon compound blend actively manages heat and maintains grip across summer conditions.

At the center of the tread sits Firestone's proprietary Pulse Groove Technology — a circumferential groove channel engineered to accelerate water evacuation from the contact patch, dramatically reducing the risk of hydroplaning and delivering shorter wet stopping distances compared to prior generations of the Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500.

The internal construction is built for high-speed durability: a high-turnup polyester casing underlies twin high-tensile steel belts topped with nylon reinforcement, maintaining the tire's optimal shape under sustained speed and lateral load for precise, confidence-inspiring control.

Key Features:

• Ultra High Performance Summer tire category — optimized for dry and wet warm-weather traction
• Silica-enhanced Long Link Carbon (L.L. Carbon) tread compound for superior grip and heat resistance
• Asymmetric tread design with large independent shoulder blocks for dynamic cornering
• Proprietary Pulse Groove Technology channels water away and reduces hydroplaning risk
• Improved wet stopping distances versus the previous-generation Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500
• High-turnup polyester casing with twin high-tensile steel belts and nylon reinforcement
• Extra Load (XL) rating for enhanced load capacity
• Black sidewall (BSW) styling
• UTQG: 340AA | Speed Rating: W | Load Index: 100

The Firestone Firehawk INDY 500 V2 in 245/45R18 XL is the ideal upgrade for performance-oriented drivers seeking a summer tire that blends street manners with track-ready capability. Indy 500® is a registered trademark of Brickyard Trademarks, Inc., used with permission.