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Built on years of racing heritage and updated with the latest technology, Firestone Firehawk™ tires take the excitement of driving to a whole new level.
Built on years of racing heritage and updated with the latest technology, Firestone Firehawk™ tires take the excitement of driving to a whole new level.
The Firehawk Indy 500 (TM) tire pays tribute to the performance of the Firehawk Indy Racing (TM) Slick. Engineered with UNI-T technology (TM)adapted from some of the technology originally developed for professional drivers racing at speeds up to 200 mph. Excellent wet and improved dry handling make this S- and T-Speed rated tire ideal for all-season driving. With its attractive tread and sidewall design, the Firehawk Indy 500 (TM) tire looks like it performs like a champion.
Firestone's flagship ultra-high performance tire, the Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 is tuned for confident handling on both wet and dry roads. As the name suggests, this tire's heritage comes from racing. You can feel the difference once you get behind the wheel.
The Firehawk Wide Oval AS tire is designed for great all around performance-season after season. Thanks to its specially formulated tread compound and full depth pattern features, the tire retains wet and all season performance across its life, while computer-optimized pattern sequencing helps it deliver a remarkably quiet ride.
Original Equipment (OE) tire on select vehicles. See Sizes and Specifications for Original Equipment fitments.
Racing heritage. Retro look. Updated with UNI-T technology. Today's Firehawk Wide Oval is a lot more tire than it once was. Now, performance is ultra high. Turns are tight. Handling is precise. Traction is exceptional in both wet and dry conditions. The Wide Oval has been inspired by the track. This time, it's ready to rule the road.
The Firehawk PV41 is specially designed for law enforcement and high-speed emergency use. This V-Speed rated tire combines excellent wet and dry handling with an emphasis on quick steering response. Built for durability, the PV41 gives you good wear without sacrificing ride quality. And, as further endorsement of high performance, it passed the demanding Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol high-speed wear tests.
PVS, which stands for Pursuit Vehicle Snow, is specially designed for law enforcement and high-speed emergency use in winter conditions. This V-Speed rated Firehawk tire provides the ideal balance between snow and wet performance with an emphasis on positive steering response. Rely on PVS maneuverability on dry roads too. Look for the snowflake symbol on the sidewall which means it meets the demanding Severe Snow Service criteria.
The Firehawk Pursuit is specially designed for the law enforcement and high-speed emergency use. This W-Speed rated tire combines excellent wet and dry handling with an emphasis on quick steering response. Built for durability, the Firehawk Pursuit gives you good wear without sacrificing ride quality. And, as futher endorsement of high performance, it passed the demanding Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department high-speed wear tests.
255/45R17 87W
Use your tire size, located on the sidewall of your tire and in your vehicle Owner's Manual, to find your tire options. Begin by selecting your section width, aspect ratio and rim size.
| A. Section Width (255) | The distance from sidewall to sidewall, exclusive of any raised lettering |
| B. Aspect Ratio (45) | The dimensional relationship determined by dividing section height by section width |
| C. Rim Size (17) | The diameter of the rim (usually measured in inches). |
| D. Load Index (87) | A numerical code that specifies the maximum load a tire can carry at the speed indicated by its speed symbol, at maximum inflation pressure. |
| E. Speed Symbol (W) | A letter code that specifies a tire's capability to travel at established and predetermined speeds. |
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