Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 235/45R18 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 235/45R18 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 V6; Acura TSX V6 Tech; Aston Martin V8 Vantage; Buick Verano; Buick Verano Convenience; Buick Verano Leather; Buick Verano Premium; Buick Verano Sport Touring; Buick Verano Turbo; Chevrolet Orlando LTZ; Chrysler 200 C; Chrysler 200 Limited; Chrysler 200 S; Ford Fusion Energi Platinum; Ford Fusion Energi SE; Ford Fusion Energi SEL; Ford Fusion Energi Titanium; Ford Fusion Platinum Hybrid; Ford Fusion S; Ford Fusion SE; Ford Fusion SE Hybrid; Ford Fusion SEL; Ford Fusion SEL Hybrid; Ford Fusion Titanium; Ford Fusion Titanium Hybrid; Ford GT; Honda Accord EX; Honda Accord EX-L; Honda Accord Sport; Honda Accord Sport Special Edition; Honda Accord Touring; Honda Clarity Electric; Honda Clarity Fuel Cell; Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid; Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring; Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition; Hyundai Kona Limited; Hyundai Kona N Line; Hyundai Kona Night; Hyundai Kona SEL Plus; Hyundai Kona Trend; Hyundai Kona Ultimate; Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Sport; Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Ultimate; Hyundai Sonata 2.4 Sport; Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited; Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Luxury; Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Ultimate; Hyundai Sonata Limited; Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T; Hyundai Sonata Luxury; Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Ultimate; Hyundai Sonata Preferred; Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus; Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T; Hyundai Sonata Sport Tech; Hyundai Sonata Ultimate; Hyundai Sonata Ultimate 2.0T; INFINITI G35; INFINITI M45; Kia K5 EX; Kia K5 GT-Line; Kia K5 LXS; Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium; Kia Optima S; Kia Optima SX; Kia Optima SX Limited; Kia Optima SXL; Kia Optima SXL Turbo; Kia Optima Special Edition; Kia Seltos SX; Kia Seltos SX Turbo; Kia Soul !; Kia Soul +; Kia Soul 4u; Kia Soul 4u Luxury; Kia Soul EX Premium; Kia Soul GT-Line; Kia Soul GT-Line Limited; Kia Soul GT-Line Premium; Kia Soul SX; Kia Soul Turbo; Kia Soul X-Line; Lexus ES250; Lexus ES250 Luxury; Lexus ES250 Ultra Luxury; Lexus ES350; Lexus GS200t; Lexus GS300; Lexus GS350; Lexus GS450h; Lexus IS300; Lexus IS350; Lexus RC200t; Lexus RC300; Lexus RC300 F Sport; Lexus RC350; Lexus RC350 F Sport; Mazda 6 GT; Mazda 6 S; Mitsubishi Eclipse GS; Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport; Mitsubishi Eclipse GT; Mitsubishi Eclipse GT-P; Mitsubishi Eclipse SE; Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS; Mitsubishi Ec