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.
Key Hole Sipes enlarge as the tire wears to help maintain like-new traction and appearance.
5 Degree Noise Reduction - Produces noise-canceling sound waves to significantly reduce tire noise on road surfaces.
Weathergrip - A tread compound that blends special polymers to promote traction on wet surfaces.
Innovative Tire Design - A Comprehensive Tire Design Method - This method improves handling in wet or dry conditions and reduces irregular treadwear by combining an ideal tread design, casing shape, materials and construction.
Innovative Roundness - Rounder Is Better - Rounder overall tire shape provides better balance for wet or dry handling.
Innovative Compound - Longer Is Stronger - L.L. Carbon utilizes a special form of molecular re-engineered carbon black, a key factor in improving tire wear while enhancing wet performance.