The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tire pays tribute to the performance of the Firehawk Indy Racing Slick. Engineered with UNI-T technology-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 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tire looks like it performs-like a champion.
For the first time in the 90-year history of the Indianapolis 500, a tire for street and highway use will be given the honor of wearing the Indy 500 name and official logo. The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tire, designed and manufactured by Bridgestone/Firestone, earned that privilege largely from Firestone's long history of contributions and success at the annual race.
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 features UNI-T technology and is "S" speed rated. It will be available a variety of sizes to fit many popular cars and light trucks, and will carry the Firehawk Indy 500 name in raised white letters, offering a sidewall appearance similar to the race tires used on every Indy Racing League car competing in this years Indianapolis 500. The sidewalls will also bear the famous Indianapolis 500 wing and wheel logo. The reverse sidewall will carry the name and Indy 500 logo in black lettering.
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 offers all-season performance, has a tread design and compound to enhance performance in wet and snow, and features key hole sipes to help maintain grip. It is backed with an outstanding warranty and customer satisfaction program, including a 55,000-mile limited treadwear warranty and the Firestone Gold Pledge limited warranty, which provides replacement at no charge (excluding applicable taxes and disposal fees) if the tire should become unusable for any reason within the manufacturer's control for up to three years from date of purchase, four years from date of manufacture. It also has the Firestone 30-Day Test Drive, allowing a consumer to receive a full refund if he or she is not pleased with the tire for any reason within 30 days of purchase.
