Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 205/50R17 XL High Performance Tire

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: Summer weather traction; Enhanced cornering ability; Shorter braking distance; Excellent high speed durability; Upgraded handling; . OVERVIEW: The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is a performance and high performance, summer tire manufactured for passenger vehicles and SUVs. This model has some touring sizes as well.The tire promotes excellent summer weather road gripping ability. The new high performance silica-enhanced L. L. Carbon tire compound and the aggressive asymmetric tread pattern work together to ensure a safe driving experience in dry and wet weather. The silica in the compound and the L. L. Carbon strengthen the tire and ensure exceptional wet weather road gripping ability. The center Proprietary Pulse Grooves upgrade the tire’s water dispersing ability to ensure a safe drive in wet conditions by preventing dangerous hydroplaning situations.The tread pattern sports wide shoulder tread blocks that improve the cornering and maneuvering ability. They provide additional biting edges which firmly grip the road during such maneuvers. They maintain road contact at all times, which makes the tire’s maneuverability exceptional. The special innovative tire compound and the tread pattern’s center circumferential grooves boost the road grip during braking. They create friction at the moment of braking which ensures a shorter braking distance and heightened braking ability. The better braking and cornering make the tire easier to control in summer weather conditions.The Firehawk Indy 500’s internal structure and the shoulder tread design’s large tread blocks promote a better steering responsiveness and driving stability. The structure features high-turnup polyester casing and twin high-tensile steel belt and nylon reinforcements that maintain the tire’s optimal shape under the driving pressure. As the tire keeps its original shape, it does not deform under the driving forces affecting it, which not only stabilizes the tire against the pressure, but it also allows the model to perform to its utmost capability. The tread pattern keeps its contact with the road which upgrades the steering responsiveness, allowing the driver to quickly and precisely control the vehicle. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.Below is a list of some popular vehicles that 205/50R17 tires may fit depending on Year & Option. However the list does not cover all vehicle’s that these tires can fit: BMW 128i; BMW 135i; BMW 228i; BMW 228i xDrive; BMW 230i; BMW 230i xDrive; BMW 325xi; BMW 330Ci; BMW 330i; BMW 330xi; Chevrolet Cobalt LT; Chevrolet Cobalt SS; Chevrolet Cobalt Sport; Chevrolet Sonic LTZ; Chevrolet Sonic Premier; Chevrolet Sonic RS; Chrysler PT Cruiser Dream Cruiser; Chrysler PT Cruiser GT; Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited; Chrysler PT Cruiser Street Cruiser; Dodge Neon SE; Dodge Neon SRT-4; Ford EcoSport SE; Ford EcoSport SES; Ford EcoSport Titanium; Mazda 3 GS; Mazda 3 GT; Mazda 3 GX; Mazda 3 S; Mazda 3 SP23; Mazda 3 Sport GS; Mazda 3 Sport GT; Mazda 3 Sport GT; Mazda 3 Sport GX; Mazda 3 i; Mazda 5 GS; Mazda 5 GT; Mazda 5 Grand Touring; Mazda 5 Sport; Mazda 5 Touring; Nissan Sentra SL; Nissan Sentra SR; Nissan Sentra SR Turbo; Nissan Versa SR; Pontiac G5 GT; Pontiac Pursuit GT; Porsche 911 Carrera; Porsche 911 Carrera 2; Porsche 911 Carrera 4; Porsche 911 Carrera 4S; Porsche 911 RS America; Porsche 911 Speedster; Porsche 911 Targa; Porsche 911 Turbo; Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6; Porsche Boxster; Porsche Boxster Roadster; Porsche Boxster Roadster S; Porsche Boxster S; Porsche Boxster S Special Edition; Subaru Impreza; Subaru Impreza Limited; Subaru Impreza Outback Sport; Subaru Impreza Premium; Subaru Impreza Sport; Subaru Impreza Sport Limited; Subaru Impreza Sport Premium; Subaru Impreza Sport-tech; Subaru Legacy 2.5i; Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited; Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition; Subaru Legacy Limited; Subaru Legacy Touring; Suzuki SX4; Suzuki SX4 LE; Suzuki SX4 LE Anniversary Edition; Suzuki SX4 Sport; Suzuki SX4 Sport GTS; Suzuki SX4 Sport S; Suzuki SX4 Sport SE; Suzuki SX4 Sportback; Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL; Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium; Volvo C30 2.4i; Volvo C30 T5; Volvo C30 T5 R-Design; Volvo S40 2.4i; Volvo S40 T5; Volvo S40 T5 R-Design; Volvo S40 i; Volvo V50 2.4i; Volvo V50 T5; Volvo V50 T5 R-Design; Volvo V50 i;