Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 225/45R18 XL High Performance Tire

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: Summer weather traction; Enhanced cornering ability; Shorter braking distance; Excellent high speed durability; Upgraded handling; . OVERVIEW: The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is a performance and high performance, summer tire manufactured for passenger vehicles and SUVs. This model has some touring sizes as well.The tire promotes excellent summer weather road gripping ability. The new high performance silica-enhanced L. L. Carbon tire compound and the aggressive asymmetric tread pattern work together to ensure a safe driving experience in dry and wet weather. The silica in the compound and the L. L. Carbon strengthen the tire and ensure exceptional wet weather road gripping ability. The center Proprietary Pulse Grooves upgrade the tire’s water dispersing ability to ensure a safe drive in wet conditions by preventing dangerous hydroplaning situations.The tread pattern sports wide shoulder tread blocks that improve the cornering and maneuvering ability. They provide additional biting edges which firmly grip the road during such maneuvers. They maintain road contact at all times, which makes the tire’s maneuverability exceptional. The special innovative tire compound and the tread pattern’s center circumferential grooves boost the road grip during braking. They create friction at the moment of braking which ensures a shorter braking distance and heightened braking ability. The better braking and cornering make the tire easier to control in summer weather conditions.The Firehawk Indy 500’s internal structure and the shoulder tread design’s large tread blocks promote a better steering responsiveness and driving stability. The structure features high-turnup polyester casing and twin high-tensile steel belt and nylon reinforcements that maintain the tire’s optimal shape under the driving pressure. As the tire keeps its original shape, it does not deform under the driving forces affecting it, which not only stabilizes the tire against the pressure, but it also allows the model to perform to its utmost capability. The tread pattern keeps its contact with the road which upgrades the steering responsiveness, allowing the driver to quickly and precisely control the vehicle. 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.Below is a list of some popular vehicles that 225/45R18 tires may fit depending on Year & Option. However the list does not cover all vehicle’s that these tires can fit: Acura TSX; Acura TSX A-Spec; Acura TSX Special Edition; Alfa Romeo Giulia; Alfa Romeo Giulia Sport; Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint; Alfa Romeo Giulia TI; BMW 320i; BMW 320i xDrive; BMW 328d; BMW 328d xDrive; BMW 328i; BMW 328i xDrive; BMW 330e; BMW 330e iPerformance; BMW 330e xDrive; BMW 330i; BMW 330i xDrive; BMW 335i; BMW 335i xDrive; BMW 340i; BMW 340i xDrive; BMW 428i; BMW 428i Gran Coupe; BMW 428i xDrive; BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe; BMW 430i; BMW 430i Gran Coupe; BMW 430i xDrive; BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe; BMW 435i; BMW 435i Gran Coupe; BMW 435i xDrive; BMW 435i xDrive Gran Coupe; BMW 440i; BMW 440i Gran Coupe; BMW 440i xDrive; BMW 440i xDrive Gran Coupe; BMW ActiveHybrid 3; BMW M3; BMW M340i; BMW M340i xDrive; BMW M440i xDrive; BMW X1 sDrive28i; BMW X1 xDrive28i; BMW X1 xDrive35i; BMW Z4 M Coupe; BMW Z4 M Roadster; Chevrolet Cruze LTZ; Chevrolet Cruze Limited LTZ; Chevrolet HHR SS; Chevrolet HHR SS Panel; Fiat 500X Lounge; Fiat 500X Sport; Fiat 500X Trekking; Fiat 500X Trekking Plus; Fiat 500X Urbana; Ford Fusion SE; Ford Fusion SEL; Ford Fusion Sport; Genesis G70; Genesis G70 Advanced; Genesis G70 Design; Genesis G70 Elite; Genesis G70 Prestige; Genesis G70 Select; Genesis G70 Sport; Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T; Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T GT; Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium; Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8; Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 GT; Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring; Hyundai Sonata 2.0T; Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Limited; Hyundai Sonata Limited; Hyundai Sonata SE; INFINITI G35; Jaguar XE; Jaguar XE Portfolio; Jaguar XE Premium; Jaguar XE Prestige; Jaguar XE R-Sport; Jaguar XE SE; Kia Niro EX; Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid SX; Kia Niro SX; Kia Niro SX Touring; Kia Niro Touring; Kia Niro Touring Launch Edition; Kia Niro Touring Special Edition; Kia Niro s Touring; Kia Optima EX; Kia Optima EX Luxury; Kia Optima Limited; Kia Optima SX; Kia Optima SX Turbo; Kia Optima SXL; Kia Optima SXL Turbo; Kia Rondo EX Luxury; Kia Soul !; Kia Soul 4u; Kia Soul 4u Burner; Kia Soul 4u Luxury; Kia Soul 4u Retro; Kia Soul 4u SX; Kia Soul Sport; Kia Stinger; Kia Stinger GT; Kia Stinger GT Limited; Kia Stinger GT-Line; Kia Stinger GT1; Kia Stinger GT2; Kia Stinger Premium; Lexus ES350; Lexus HS250h; Lexus HS250h Premium; Lexus HS250h Ultra Premium; Lincoln MKZ;