Additional information
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| Vehicle Type | Passenger |
| Sidewall | Black Sidewall |
| Min Wheel Width | 8.5 |
| Max Wheel Width | 10 |
| Tread Depth | 10 |
| uTQG | 340 A A |
255/40R17 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – Performance Summer
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| Season | |
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| width | |
| profile | |
| diameter | |
| Load Index | |
| Speed Index | |
| Brand | |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger |
| Sidewall | Black Sidewall |
| Min Wheel Width | 8.5 |
| Max Wheel Width | 10 |
| Tread Depth | 10 |
| uTQG | 340 A A |
summer tires are a perfect fit for your vehicle with our empathetic insights and technical details.”>
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When choosing the right tires…size matters significantly. The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 available in 255/40R17 is meticulously crafted to fit a range of vehicles seeking a performance edge. This particular size enhances contact with the road…optimizing the balance between comfort and sporty agility…ensuring each drive feels tailor-made.
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Everything you need to know about the 255/40R17 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – Performance Summer is on this page — what the size means, load and speed ratings, certifications like 3PMS and XL, which vehicles it fit, and how we ship to Ontario and Quebec.
255/40R17 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – Performance is a summer / summer – ultra high performance / passenger fitment tire, with Ontario and Quebec delivery details on this page.
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255/40R17 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – Performance Summer
Category: Summer – Ultra High Performance
Take corners with confidence on Firestone's ultimate in sport performance tire. Inspired by their racing heritage the Firehawk Indy 500 tread design features a proprietary groove channel that dramatically improves handling and braking on wet roads. The Firehawk Indy 500 also has wide shoulders that increase stiffness for dynamic cornering and extreme performance and fun. Read Reviews
The 255/40R17 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – Performance is a summer / summer – ultra high performance tire, built around a 255 mm section width for a 17-inch wheel.
In practical terms, this size gives you a 40-series sidewall of about 102 mm paired with a 17-inch wheel diameter — confirm this against your current tire’s sidewall marking before ordering.
Worth noting on the spec side: this tire carries load index 94 and speed rating W (~270 km/h), UTQG 340 A A when provided by the manufacturer.
The 255/40R17 breaks down into three numbers:
The 255/40R17 size is commonly found on light trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. Replacing a set? The full size marking is on your current tire’s sidewall — confirm width, profile, and rim diameter all match before you order.
Based on our fitment database, this size is used on:
Pick your year, make, model, and trim — we’ll show you everything we carry that fits, with Ontario and Quebec delivery details:
Break it down and 255/40R17 tells you three things: the tread is 255 mm wide, the sidewall stands at 40% of that — about 102 mm of rubber between road and rim — and it fits a 17-inch wheel. You’ll find this size most often on light trucks, SUVs, and crossovers.
Yes — the 255/40R17 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – Performance is categorized as a Summer tire.
The 94W on the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – Performance breaks into two numbers: load index 94, meaning each tire carries up to 670 kg, rated to approximately 270 km/h; and speed rating W, rated to 270 km/h under proper load and inflation. Your door jamb placard lists the minimum ratings your vehicle requires — match or exceed both.
No — the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – Performance doesn’t carry the 3PMS symbol. If Quebec winter compliance or severe snow traction is a priority, you’d want a tire that does.
Studdable status is not confirmed for this tire. Reach out and we’ll check the manufacturer specs for you.
No — the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – Performance is a standard tire, not a run flat. If your vehicle came equipped with run flats, your replacement set needs to be run flat-capable too.
No — the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – Performance is a standard load tire, not XL. Check your vehicle door placard or current tires to confirm what’s required before ordering.
Speed rating W on the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – Performance corresponds to a maximum sustained speed of 270 km/h under proper load and inflation. In practice, this tells you the performance category the tire is built for — not a number to chase on public roads.
Yes — we ship the 255/40R17 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 – Performance across Ontario and Quebec. Free shipping • 1–3 business days (Ontario and Quebec).
A lower sticker price is worth comparing, but the full picture includes shipping cost, delivery timeline, whether it’s actually in stock, and whether the tire category is right for how you drive. We focus on making those details clear upfront — so you can compare real delivered value, not just the first number you see.