New Firehawk Wide Oval: a tire for all seasons

March 24, 2011

A new Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval tire is in the planning stages.

According to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC, the Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval AS will be available in 38 P-metric and metric sizes, ranging from P225/60R16 97H to 225/50R18 103W.

* H- and V-rated sizes are expected to be backed by a 50,000-mile limited tread wear warranty, with a Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) System rating of 460;

* W-rated sizes are expected to be backed by a 40,000-mile limited tread wear warranty, with a UTQG rating of 400.

The target fitments for the all-season tire include the Pontiac G8, Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang.

The Firehawk Wide Oval AS is backed by a 30-day "buy and try guarantee."

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