Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 235/45R17 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 235/45R17 tires may fit depending on Year & Option. However the list does not cover all vehicle’s that these tires can fit: Acura TL; Acura TL Type-S; Audi A4; Audi A4 Cabriolet; Audi A4 Quattro; Audi A4 Quattro Avant; Audi A4 Quattro Cabriolet; Audi A6; Audi A6 Quattro; Audi A6 Quattro Avant; BMW 525i; BMW 528i; BMW 530i; BMW 540i; BMW 850CSi; BMW M5; Cadillac Catera Sport; Lexus GS400; Lexus GS430; Mercedes-Benz E300; Mercedes-Benz E320; Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic; Mercedes-Benz E350; Mercedes-Benz E420; Mercedes-Benz E430; Mercedes-Benz E430 4Matic; Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution; Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR; Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution RS; Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution SE; Saab 9-3 2.0T; Saab 9-3 Aero; Saab 9-3 Aero XWD; Saab 9-3 Turbo4; Saab 9-5 2.3t; Saab 9-5 Aero; Saab 9-5 Griffin; Subaru Impreza; Subaru WRX; Subaru WRX Limited; Subaru WRX Premium; Subaru WRX STI; Subaru WRX STI Sport-tech; Subaru WRX Sport; Toyota Supra Twin Turbo; Volkswagen CC Luxury; Volkswagen CC Sport; Volkswagen CC Sportline; Volkswagen CC Trend; Volkswagen CC Wolfsburg Edition; Volkswagen Eos; Volkswagen Eos 2.0T; Volkswagen Eos 3.2; Volkswagen Eos Comfortline; Volkswagen Eos Komfort; Volkswagen Eos Lux; Volkswagen Eos Turbo; Volkswagen Eos VR6; Volkswagen Passat 2.0T; Volkswagen Passat 3.6; Volkswagen Passat CC Highline V6; Volkswagen Passat CC Sportline; Volkswagen Passat Comfortline; Volkswagen Passat Highline; Volkswagen Passat Komfort; Volkswagen Passat Lux; Volkswagen Passat Value Edition; Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition; Volvo C70 T5; Volvo S60 2.4T; Volvo S60 2.5T; Volvo S60 2.5T AWD; Volvo S60 AWD; Volvo S60 R; Volvo S60 T5; Volvo S60 T5 Dynamic; Volvo S60 T5 Platinum; Volvo S60 T5 Premier; Volvo S60 T5 Premier Plus; Volvo S60 T5 R-Design Special Edition; Volvo S60 T6; Volvo S80 2.5T AWD; Volvo V60 T5; Volvo V60 T5 Platinum; Volvo V60 T5 Premier; Volvo V60 T5 Premier Plus; Volvo V70 2.4; Volvo V70 2.5T; Volvo V70 2.5T AWD; Volvo V70 AWD; Volvo V70 R; Volvo V70 T5;