The Firehawk Indy 500 is Firestone's Ultra High Performance Summer tire developed for drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes and performance sedans who want to maximize sport driving pleasure through racing-inspired technology. The Firehawk Indy 500 is designed to deliver impressive performance in wet and dry conditions.
Like all summer tires, Firehawk Indy 500 tires are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 uses a new, high-performance, silica-enhanced Long Link Carbon tread rubber compound molded into an aggressive-looking asymmetric tread design featuring large independent shoulder blocks designed to improve cornering and handling in dry conditions. The center circumferential groove features proprietary Pulse Groove Technology to enhance water evacuation, and combined with the new tread compound and two additional circumferential grooves, provides shorter stopping distances in the wet than its predecessor.
The tire's internal structure features a high-turnup polyester casing (2 ply in some sizes) beneath twin high-tensile steel belts and nylon reinforcement to provide responsive handling, stability and high-speed capability.
Indy 500® is a registered trademark of Brickyard Trademarks, Inc., used with permission.
El neumático Firehawk Indy 500 de Firestone pertenece a la categoría: Ultra Alto Rendimiento Para Verano y fue desarrollado para conductores de autos deportivos, cupé deportivos y sedanes de rendimiento, que desean maximizar la diversión de la conducción deportiva, a través, de la tecnología inspirada en carreras. El Firehawk Indy 500 ha sido diseñado para ofrecer un rendimiento extraordinario en condiciones mojadas o secas.
Como todo neumático de verano, el Firehawk Indy 500, no fue diseñado para ser utilizado en temperaturas cercanas al nivel de congelación o superficies con hielo o nieve.
El Firehawk Indy 500 utiliza un compuesto de caucho nuevo de alto rendimiento y sílice mejorado (Long Link Carbon), el cual, es moldeado en una banda de rodamiento con apariencia agresiva, que cuenta con bloques grandes e independientes, para mejorar la maniobrabilidad, especialmente al tomar curvas, sobre superficies secas. Los canales centrales circunferenciales utilizan la tecnología "Pulse Groove", para mejorar la evacuación del agua, y al combinarse con el compuesto de caucho nuevo y dos canales circunferenciales nuevos, acorta la distancia de frenado sobre superficies mojadas, al compararlo con su predecesor.
La estructura interna del Firehawk Indy 500 esta constituida por correas de poliéster de alcance alto (fortaleza 2 ply), por debajo de correas gemelas de acero resistente a tensiones fuertes y reforzadas con nailon, para proporcionar una maniobrabilidad más responsiva, estabilidad y capacidad de rodar a velocidades elevadas.
Indy 500® es una marca registrada de Brickyard Trademarks, Inc., y es utilizada con permiso.
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Tire Rack Test Results Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Best Performance Tires: Ultra High Performance vs. Max Performance Summer Tires – 2024 Test 3(22:06)
Owners report excellent dry traction and confident off-road performance, with many ratings in the 9-10 range for rugged terrain capability. Wet traction scores consistently hit 8-10, showing strong hydroplaning resistance for all-terrain use. Winter traction earns praise (8-10 scores) for snow and deep snow handling, though ice performance shows occasional 7-8 ratings. Ride comfort receives mostly 8-9 scores, though some note road noise at higher speeds. Treadwear ratings cluster around 8-10, with multiple users highlighting durability across mixed surfaces. Feedback aligns well with the tire's all-terrain design priorities, particularly excelling in dry/wet conditions and off-road stability.
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918 reviews mention "Wet Traction"
877 positive
41 negative
Most customers rate Wet Traction highly with scores of 9-10, highlighting confident grip and hydroplaning resistance in wet conditions. High marks align with All-Terrain capabilities.
January 06, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.2 out of 5
...Wet pavement is good too...
Tires look great, dont kill my mileage, much quieter than BFG KO's, handle great on roads, dirt, general mud and snow. Wet pavement is good too. The one negative I have is the sidewall's are a bit too soft and I wish they were a little more rigid. This is the only thing that would make me consider another brand. If General fixed this issue, it would be the only tire I'd buy.
Vehicle: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport Altitude Miles Driven on Tires: 18,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SIMPSONVILLE, SC Driving Style: Spirited
Customers rate the Grabber A/TX's snow and deep snow traction as excellent, with most scoring 9s and 10s. Ice traction shows strong performance (scores 7-10 dominate), though a few lower ratings suggest occasional variability in extreme ice conditions.
January 09, 2026
4.2 out of 5
...These tires were much superior to the Wrangler's as I noticed better grip and control off-road and better handling in snow and on muddy bush roads...
Replaced Goodyear Wrangler Adventure series tires as they had aged out. These tires were much superior to the Wrangler’s as I noticed better grip and control off-road and better handling in snow and on muddy bush roads. I also pull a North Country 24 RKS trailer with no issues. I use my truck for hunting as well and have no trouble on muddy tracks and trails as long as I am smart about my limits. I run mine at 55 lbs all the time and find no reason to up the pressure even when loaded. I have about 25K on these now over 3 years of driving in city/ highway and off-road and have plenty of tread left. I will replace with the same again in 3years probably.
Vehicle: 2011 Ford F250 XLT 4X4 Super Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 25,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: THUNDER BAY, ON Driving Style: Easy Going
Customers overwhelmingly rate dry traction as excellent, with most scoring 9s and 10s. The Grabber A/TX delivers confident handling and reliable grip in dry conditions, excelling as a top-tier all-terrain option.
February 19, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5
...Best traction in my experience than Wildpeaks / Toyo AT3 / Nitto Crossmax...
2nd set of Grabbers. Lower road noise than Wildpeaks. Best traction in my experience than Wildpeaks / Toyo AT3 / Nitto Crossmax. I experienced chunking on AT3s. Side wall cracking on AT3/Wildpeaks/Crossmax. On my second set of Grabbers and they’ve been bulletproof.
Vehicle: 2021 Toyota Tundra 4WD Push Button Start CrewMax Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: HIALEAH, FL Driving Style: Average
Tires look great, dont kill my mileage, much quieter than BFG KO's, handle great on roads, dirt, general mud and snow...
Tires look great, dont kill my mileage, much quieter than BFG KO's, handle great on roads, dirt, general mud and snow. Wet pavement is good too. The one negative I have is the sidewall's are a bit too soft and I wish they were a little more rigid. This is the only thing that would make me consider another brand. If General fixed this issue, it would be the only tire I'd buy.
Vehicle: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport Altitude Miles Driven on Tires: 18,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SIMPSONVILLE, SC Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers give the Grabber A/TX excellent comfort scores (9-10), praising its smooth ride and noise control. While a few lower ratings exist, the majority highlight its ability to maintain comfort in rugged conditions, fitting its all-terrain purpose.
February 11, 2026
4.2 out of 5
I was very happy with the tires and their off-road performance as well as day to day driving smoothness.
I had a set of these tires on a 1989 Trooper, that had BFG All Terrains on it prior. I was very happy with the tires and their off-road performance as well as day to day driving smoothness. I put about 35k miles before I sold the truck. A few years later I found these in the size for my CR-V, and while it isn't an off-road machine, it does get used on some dirt/sand roads and sees some snow. I got almost 54k miles on these tires on my Honda. Overall they were great - BUT - after about 40k they started to get pretty loud, and the gas mileage was hit by about 1-1/2 mpg on the highway. I replaced them with the General Altimax RT-43 tires, which will need to be replaced this summer. I'm looking at these A/TX again, as I am driving a bit less and have a lot of dirt and gravel roads in my new locale (as well as winter snow). Overall, a great tire at a reasonable price.
Vehicle: 2005 Honda CR-V Miles Driven on Tires: 54,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: BEND, OR Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate treadwear 9s and 10s, highlighting excellent durability in rugged conditions. High scores reflect long-lasting performance expected from all-terrain tires.
January 29, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5
...And they wear a very long time...
I have purchased these tires several times because they outperform and I can rely on the way they handle in all conditions. We have 3 jeeps and one of the Jeeps had The most aggressive tire Les Schwab had for this vehicle, and the rubber was sub par, the handling of the vehicle was subpar, it did not have the same confidence in hugging the road that these General AT Grabbers have. We put the Grabbers on this jeep too and we could really tell the difference, weird, it even drifted less, handled lots better. Trust all my vehicles because of these tires. And they wear a very long time. Recommend highly. In fact, purchasing again today for one of my Jeeps.
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: GARDINER, OR Driving Style: Easy Going
These are one of the deepest tread tires I could find at a 1/2" they hold up very well I've be been running these for the last 5 yrs and averaged over 50 k on my 1st set..
These are one of the deepest tread tires I could find at a 1/2” they hold up very well I’ve be been running these for the last 5 yrs and averaged over 50 k on my 1st set..
Vehicle: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd Double Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ Driving Style: Average
Reliable tire with great overall traction and wear. Last set of same tire lasted 70k miles
Vehicle: 2018 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: NORTON, MA Driving Style: Average
Firestone’s Firehawk Indy 500 is for the drivers of sports cars, performance sedans, and coupes who are looking to bring excitement to their summer driving. Designed to deliver enthusiast-level performance in both wet and dry warm conditions.
A Closer Look: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500(00:48)
For drivers who want to maximize sport driving pleasure through racing-inspired technology, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 brings ultra-high performance to the table. All the details are in this video.
Firestone and the Indianapolis 500(00:30)
"Be the best when it matters the most."
The Indianapolis 500. Firestone's proving ground for the technology that makes its way into your tires. And since the very first Indy 500, Firestone tires have been there.
Features & Benefits: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500(01:11)
Firestone introduces us to their Firehawk Indy 500 tire design and tread compound in this video narrated by Trace Adkins. Take a look at how they've worked to improve performance, offer wet handling gains and shorten stopping distances versus prior generations of their Firestone Indy 500 tire.
Does Firestone Hit the Ultra High Performance Summer Mark?(07:33)
Firestone wants to hit the bull's eye with its new Firehawk Indy 500. The target is specific: an outstanding blend of dry and wet street traction and handling.
How accurate is Firestone's aim in the Ultra High Performance Summer category ripe with contenders including the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2, Dunlop Direzza DZ102 and Kumho Ecsta PS31?
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The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 uses a new, high-performance, silica-enhanced Long Link Carbon tread rubber compound molded into an aggressive-looking asymmetric tread design featuring large independent shoulder blocks designed to improve cornering and handling in dry conditions. The center circumferential groove features proprietary Pulse Groove Technology to enhance water evacuation, and combined with the new tread compound and two additional circumferential grooves, provides shorter stopping distances in the wet than its predecessor.
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