Fuzion UHP Sport A/S looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.

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Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 vs Fuzion UHP Sport A/S — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 1,457 + 14 owner reviews. How we score

Firehawk Indy 500 is ahead, 65–42

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Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
± 7

Tests – · 1 test Owners 62 · 1,457 reviews

Best test result: #6 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))

“I just put Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's on my NC2 and I like them and would recommend them. I paid about $635 with installation at Costco but you might even be able to find them for less elsewhere.”

Fuzion UHP Sport A/S
Tire BFuzion

UHP Sport A/S

All Season

± 8Provisional

Tests – · none yet Owners 28 · 14 reviews

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 74

    Dry

    Firehawk Indy 500 +35
    39
    Why this score
    SourceFirehawk Indy 500UHP Sport A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 50 (est.)
    Reviews found online7724

    Firehawk Indy 500: 60% × 71.8 (est.) + 40% × 77.2 = 74

    UHP Sport A/S: 60% × 49.6 (est.) + 40% × 23.5 = 39

    No road tests of dry for Firehawk Indy 500. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for UHP Sport A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 66

    Wet

    Firehawk Indy 500 +25
    41
    Why this score
    SourceFirehawk Indy 500UHP Sport A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 48 (est.)
    Reviews found online6530

    Firehawk Indy 500: 60% × 67.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 66

    UHP Sport A/S: 60% × 48.3 (est.) + 40% × 29.6 = 41

    No road tests of wet for Firehawk Indy 500. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for UHP Sport A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 45

    Snow

    UHP Sport A/S +1
    46
    Why this score
    SourceFirehawk Indy 500UHP Sport A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 57 (est.)≈ 57 (est.)
    Reviews found online2729

    Firehawk Indy 500: 60% × 56.8 (est.) + 40% × 27.4 = 45

    UHP Sport A/S: 60% × 57.2 (est.) + 40% × 28.5 = 46

    No road tests of snow for Firehawk Indy 500. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for UHP Sport A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 65

    Comfort

    Firehawk Indy 500 +26
    39
    Why this score
    SourceFirehawk Indy 500UHP Sport A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 60 (est.)
    Reviews found online6426

    Firehawk Indy 500: 40% × 67.6 (est.) + 60% × 63.6 = 65

    UHP Sport A/S: 40% × 60 (est.) + 60% × 25.5 = 39

    No road tests of comfort for Firehawk Indy 500. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for UHP Sport A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 66

    Noise

    Firehawk Indy 500 +15
    51
    Why this score
    SourceFirehawk Indy 500UHP Sport A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online6428

    Firehawk Indy 500: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.4 = 66

    UHP Sport A/S: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 28.1 = 51

    No road tests of noise for Firehawk Indy 500 or UHP Sport A/S. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 66

    Treadwear

    Firehawk Indy 500 +22
    44
    Why this score
    SourceFirehawk Indy 500UHP Sport A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests70≈ 53 (est.)
    Reviews found online6130

    Firehawk Indy 500: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 60.7 = 66

    UHP Sport A/S: 60% × 53.4 (est.) + 40% × 30.2 = 44

    No road tests of treadwear for UHP Sport A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 71

    Handling (owners)

    Firehawk Indy 500 +38
    33
    Why this score
    SourceFirehawk Indy 500UHP Sport A/S
    Reviews found online7133
Scores at a glance
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 vs Fuzion UHP Sport A/S: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFirestone Firehawk Indy 500Fuzion UHP Sport A/S
Relative Score 65 42
Dry 74 39
Wet 66 41
Snow 45 46
Comfort 65 39
Noise 66 51
Treadwear 66 44
Handling (owners) 71 33

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Firehawk Indy 500

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UHP Sport A/S

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Firehawk Indy 500

Pros

  • Exceptional value and affordability compared to premium tier brands like Michelin
  • Outstanding dry grip and confident, responsive cornering capabilities
  • Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride quality on the highway

Cons

  • Accelerated tread wear and shorter overall lifespan
  • Poor performance and loss of traction in cold temperatures (below 40°F)
  • Vulnerability to hydroplaning or reduced traction in heavy standing water
All owner themes in the Firehawk Indy 500 review

Tire B UHP Sport A/S

Pros

  • Exceptional affordability and overall value compared to name-brand alternatives
  • Firm sidewalls providing responsive handling and a sporty feel
  • Adequate performance on dry highways and pleasant ride quality for the price point

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear reported by several users
  • Noticeable road noise
  • Subpar traction in wet and snowy conditions, with occasional reports of slipping
All owner themes in the UHP Sport A/S review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500

Positive

The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is overwhelmingly praised as an exceptional value and 'bang for your buck' summer performance tire. Drivers consistently highlight strong dry grip, commendable wet traction, comfortable ride quality, and progressive handling breakaway. Minor criticisms center on reduced performance in cold temperatures, softer steering feedback, and grease on hard track sessions.

r/MINI ·20 upvotes ·2025-05-02

“Firehawk Indy 500s As promised, some initial thoughts. These are extremely comfortable. They honestly made it hard to understand how fast I was going because I've come to gauge my speed based on how much I'm being jostled around. I felt almost nothing with these, and there's so much construction on my way to work from the tire place, including a road that hasn't been surfaced properly yet. Perfect testing run for comfort. In terms of performance these bite the road a lot better and it's a lot easier for me to get moving again. Granted, my run flats were almost bald and that's my most recent memory of how they performed, but it's shocking how much I can take a turn or even just accelerate without any risk of sliding or slipping. It feels like a completely different car honestly, and people aren't kidding when they say "just get better tires" on some of these posts asking about mods. It's not as sexy as a new intake, but it makes a much bigger difference. I mean I feel like I was missing out on at least half of my roadster's potential here. So yeah I definitely like them. I don't mean to insult the tire guys' ability to apply tire shine, but I need to redo that disaster when I'm home. I only have detailing spray right now.”

s2ki.com

“Quote: Originally Posted by AUaviator I'm having trouble finding these tires in stock. Rears are back ordered and only 1 front available and it's on tire rack. 22545/17 255/40/17. www.simpletire.com looks to have them instock with free shipping and a 60 dollar rebate. A little hard to find but search for them individually by size.”

grassrootsmotorsports.com

“I need a 224/45/15 I run these on my S2000 wheelset for driving around town and they are great. I also have used them for plenty of track days. They get a little greasy towards the end of sessions but have never let me down.”

Top themes
#value for money#dry grip performance#wet road traction#ride comfort#cold temperature limitations#track and autocross use#sidewall and steering response

Based on 141 community posts

Tire B

Fuzion UHP Sport A/S

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 B · Fuzion UHP Sport A/S
CategorySummerAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available47—
Rim diameters16″ – 20″—
Tread depth9 - 10/32″10/32″
UTQG340 A A380 A A
Treadwear warranty—40,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side WallBlackwall
Max pressure50 - 51 psi50 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500

Fuzion UHP Sport A/S

Winner: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 — better handling, dry and comfort. Where the Fuzion UHP Sport A/S is ahead, it is by less than 3 points. Fuzion UHP Sport A/S rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 14 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 scores 71 vs 33 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 scores 74 vs 39 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 scores 65 vs 39 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 scores 66 vs 41 on wet.

Tire A · Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Tire B · Fuzion UHP Sport A/S

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Firehawk Indy 500 or UHP Sport A/S?

Which is better in the wet, Firehawk Indy 500 or UHP Sport A/S?

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, 66 vs 41 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Firehawk Indy 500 or UHP Sport A/S?

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, 74 vs 39 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Firehawk Indy 500 or UHP Sport A/S?

Neither, by our numbers: 45 vs 46 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Firehawk Indy 500 or UHP Sport A/S?

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, 66 vs 51 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Firehawk Indy 500 or UHP Sport A/S?

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, 65 vs 39 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Firehawk Indy 500 or UHP Sport A/S?

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, 66 vs 44 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology