Pull over! Bridgestone adds police tire sizes

Sept. 20, 2012

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (BATO) announces new fitments for the Firestone Firehawk GT Pursuit all-season tire and the Firestone Firehawk PVS winter tire.

The Firestone Firehawk GT Pursuit all-season (pictured) and Firehawk PVS winter tires are specifically designed for law enforcement use and to withstand the demands of high-speed emergency situations.

The Firehawk GT Pursuit all-season tire combines wet and dry handling with an emphasis on quick steering response. In addition, the Firehawk PVS winter tire is designed to handle winter conditions with an emphasis on quick steering response.

Both tires are available in the following sizes to fit many common emergency vehicles:

  • 50 Series: P235/50R18 99W all-season and P235/50R18 99V winter;
  • 55 Series: 245/55R18 102W all-season (available in the first half of 2013), and 245/55R18 103V winter (available in the first half of 2013).

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