The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires receive overwhelmingly positive reviews for their performance, value, and appearance.
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires are highly regarded by most users as an excellent performance tire for the price. They offer superior grip, handling, and aesthetics, making them a popular choice for various vehicles. While they excel in dry conditions and light rain, some users note limitations in heavy rain or winter weather. Overall, these tires provide a great balance of performance and value for those seeking a high-quality summer or all-season tire.
Positive highlights
Excellent grip and traction in both dry and wet conditions. Smooth and quiet ride. Great handling and cornering ability. Attractive appearance with aggressive tread pattern. Good value for the price. Improved performance over stock tires for many vehicles. Suitable for various vehicles, from sports cars to trucks. Good performance in light rain conditions.
Negative highlights
Some users report less than ideal performance in heavy rain or standing water. A few mentions of faster wear compared to some other tire brands. Not suitable for winter driving or snowy conditions.
Scorecard
Dry
4.8
Wet
4.2
Winter
3.1
Comfort
4.6
Noise
4.3
Treadwear
4.3
126 SimpleTire reviews
Seth
4
Pontiac Solstice 2007 GXP
Verified Customer
Oct 31, 2024
Super grippy performance tires at competitive pric
I've had these tiers on my Solstice GXP for 7 years. They started to dry rot from climate and age, so I recently got another set. Just as good as the last. Fantastic grip that destroys stock tiers, allowing me to put all the power to the road without spinning my wheels. Can whip through corners with confidence. Very firm. Super aggressive look. Great performance for a comparatively low cost. Only thing to keep in mind is these are very stiff, so if you are looking for a soft ride, look elsewhere; because you will feel every imperfection in the road with these. For my use case, that's a benefit. Performance in heavy rain is meh, but that's not surprising with how much flat surface area there is.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
3
Comfort
3
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Richard
5
Dodge Charger 2018 R/T Scat Pack
Verified Customer
Jul 30, 2023
Excellent tires for my 392 hemi
Would recommend my family & friends
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Jose
4.5
Infiniti G37 2013 Journey Coupe Rear
Verified Customer
Jul 21, 2023
These tires are really good.
I recommend these tires for really good grip in the rain and for dry weather as well the only con about it is when the tire is on like 10% tread and its raining its very slippery. Other then that its a great tire, depending on how much you drive they last.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
4
Tyler
4
Infiniti Q50 2016 Premium
Verified Customer
Jul 14, 2023
Quieter ride than my factory all season tires.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires30k+
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
3
Audrian
4.5
Dodge Challenger 2012 R/T Plus
Verified Customer
Mar 8, 2022
I slide my car around all the time and they catch traction when a want and lose it when I want. Great tire, DONT DRIVE IN WINTER. if you're looking for a tire to shred rubber off of and do it a lot. This is the tire
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
1
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Chicago
3.5
BMW M3 2013 Base Rear
Verified Customer
Nov 12, 2021
Doesn't Handle like my Michelin Pilot sports in the turns. Feels a little Loose in the rear end as if the sidewall isn't too strong. Took them on a Trip with some Twisty Turns in my Bmw M3 didn't handle as well as I Hoped for. Will have to order new tires asap already :(
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
3
Wet
3
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
3
Jordan
4
Audi S4 2012 Premium Plus
Verified Customer
Oct 19, 2021
Used them for my audi s4 as daily driver/backroad fun car. They definitely had grip in a straight line but felt soft on the sidewall when turning (compared to pilot sports previously though...). Treadwear wise, I only got 15k miles out of them with rotating every 2500 miles. Idk if i had the a little over pressured or what but thought they would have lasted longer than that. Plenty good for the price thought when i got them (170ish per tire).
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires20k - 29k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
5
Treadwear
3
Lael
3.5
Ford Fiesta 2017 ST
Verified Customer
Oct 18, 2021
Bought these tires for my 2017 fiesta st. Bought 205/50r16. These are a really great budget summer tire. Grip levels are great in the dry, pretty good in the wet too. What I was most impressed with was the comfort. These tires ride so much better than the stock bridgestones that came with my car. Overall this is really great summer tire, and you really can't beat it at this price point.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
1
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
Justice
4
Chevrolet Corvette 2005 w/Z51 Sport Pkg. Front
Verified Customer
Oct 16, 2021
Great tires for the price! Aggressive looking tread with lots of grip! Perform great in the rain also!
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
3
Treadwear
4
Lucas
5
Ford Mustang 2015 GT Premium
Verified Customer
Oct 16, 2021
For mild street applications the indy fire hawks preform exceptionally well! Would recommend them to anyone
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is an ultra-high-performance summer tire that’s designed for use on compact cars, sedans, coupes, sports cars, and muscle cars, and offers drivers impressive handling, better hydroplaning resistance, and excellent braking performance.
Features & Benefits
Ultra-high-performance tread; should not be used when temperatures are consistently below 45 degrees Fahrenheit
Black sidewall
Backed by Firestone’s 90 day Buy and Try Guarantee on tires sold in sets of 4 or more (certain restrictions and limitations apply)
Wider footprint and robust tread compound ensure extended wear life by fending off uneven wear
Built to offer reliable handling and impressive controllability in dry and wet conditions, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is one of the best ultra-high-performance summer tires on the market suitable for use in warmer weather conditions, in temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. An ideal choice for performance seekers and racing aspirants, the Firehawk Indy 500 features wider shoulders that increase the tire’s stiffness to offer excellent cornering confidence to the drivers. While the Pulse Groove Channel in the tread pattern ensures water evacuation for reduced risk of hydroplaning and improved wet handling, the improved rubber compound and optimized tread pattern reduce the stopping distance of the tire on wet roads by up to 20% than its prior generation Firestone Wide Oval Indy 500 tire. Designed and engineered for use on compact cars, sedans, coupes, muscle, and sports cars, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is compatible with vehicles like the Dodge Challenger, BMW M3, Audi S4, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette, Toyota Corolla, Lexus IS, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and Subaru BRZ.
Have a question about Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires?
Yes, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is offered in larger rim sizes such as 19" and 20". The Firehawk Indy 500 is also available in 16", 17" and 18" sizes.
No, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires are not directional. Firehawk Indy 500 tires are asymmetrical and offer drivers strong traction and handling performance.
No, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 does not have a mileage warranty. The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is covered for workmanship and materials for five years, with free replacement for the first three years and then prorated down to 2/32" tread depth.
Yes, the tread pattern of the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 can improve braking distances, as Firestone reports a 20% shorter braking distance with the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 compared to the Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 tire.
No, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 should not be used in winter weather. As an ultra high performance tire, the Firehawk Indy 500 utilizes a softer tread compound that will harden when temperatures are below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is a great tire for sporty sedans, coupes and crossovers where handling is important.
Yes, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is a good performer on wet pavement as it features the proprietary Pulse Groove Technology to enhance water evacuation and resist hydroplaning.