Firestone Firehawk Pursuit AWT. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: All Weather Traction; High Speed Controllability; Enhanced Driving Comfort; . OVERVIEW: The Firestone Firehawk Pursuit AWT is a performance, all weather tire manufactured for passenger cars and SUVs.This model promotes a special all weather compound that boosts its performance throughout the year. It ensures consistent traction by remaining flexible during the hot summer months and in freezing winters as well. This is due to its adaptability to varying temperatures that affect the tread. It allows the tire to excel in wet, dry, and winter weather conditions by relentlessly maintaining its forward motion. The rubber blend also prevents heat build-up even during the warmest summer temperatures. The tire's grip is further enhanced by the abundance of biting edges covering the tread.The tread elements are all placed to enhance the tire's controllability. With this model, the control is completely in the driver's hand. It features a large road contact patch with its wide, five-rib tread pattern. The result is an outstanding high speed durability and improved driving stability. The driver can command the vehicle with ease, as the tire guarantees quick and precise steering responses. Due to the wide tread, the tire's structure is secured against the driving pressure affecting it. The high number of lateral notches and the circumferential zigzag grooves boost the tire's overall grip. The tire can handle the forces of braking, cornering, and acceleration pretty well as a result.The tread is designed with driving comfort in mind. It boasts an incredibly strong construction and a tough rubber blend that both support the tire in maintaining its optimal shape. This prevents irregularities from forming on the tread that would otherwise generate extra sound throughout the drive. The tread is extremely detailed and it features elements that are specially designed to absorb the shock of driving. The Firehawk Pursuit AWT minimizes road vibrations by maintaining constant road contact, enabling the driver to enjoy a quiet and comfortable driving experience.All weather tires receive the three mountain peak and snowflake (3PMS) symbol for their exceptional winter weather performance. They are all season tires with extra winter weather grip, in order to guarantee safer year-round durability. This ensures their true and secure driving ability throughout the year. 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.