Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 245/40R18 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 245/40R18 tires may fit depending on Year & Option. However the list does not cover all vehicle’s that these tires can fit: Aston Martin DB7; Aston Martin DB7 GT; Aston Martin DB7 GTA; Aston Martin DB7 Vantage; Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante; Aston Martin DB7 Volante; Audi A4; Audi A4 Cabriolet; Audi A4 Komfort; Audi A4 Premium; Audi A4 Premium Plus; Audi A4 Prestige; Audi A4 Progressiv; Audi A4 Quattro; Audi A4 Quattro Avant; Audi A4 Quattro Cabriolet; Audi A4 Quattro Komfort; Audi A4 Quattro Premium; Audi A4 Quattro Premium Plus; Audi A4 Quattro Prestige; Audi A4 Quattro Progressiv; Audi A4 Quattro Technik; Audi A4 Titanium; Audi A5 Cabriolet; Audi A5 Quattro; Audi A5 Quattro Cabriolet; Audi A5 Quattro Komfort; Audi A5 Quattro Premium; Audi A5 Quattro Premium Plus; Audi A5 Quattro Prestige; Audi A5 Quattro Progressiv; Audi A5 Quattro Sport; Audi A5 Quattro Technik; Audi A5 Sportback Komfort; Audi A5 Sportback Premium; Audi A5 Sportback Premium Plus; Audi A5 Sportback Prestige; Audi A5 Sportback Progressiv; Audi A5 Sportback Technik; Audi A6; Audi A6 Quattro; Audi A6 Quattro Avant; Audi S4; Audi S4 Premium; Audi S4 Premium Plus; Audi S4 Prestige; Audi S4 Progressiv; Audi S4 Technik; Audi S5; Audi S5 Cabriolet; Audi S5 Premium; Audi S5 Premium Plus; Audi S5 Prestige; Audi S5 Progressiv; Audi S5 Sportback Premium; Audi S5 Sportback Premium Plus; Audi S5 Sportback Prestige; Audi S5 Technik; Audi TT; Audi TT Quattro; Audi TT Quattro Premium Plus; Audi TT Quattro Prestige; Audi TT RS Quattro; Audi TTS Quattro; BMW 330i M; BMW 528i; BMW 528i xDrive; BMW 528xi; BMW 530i; BMW 530xi; BMW 535i; BMW 535i xDrive; BMW 535xi; BMW 545i; BMW M3; BMW M5; Cadillac CTS Luxury; Cadillac CTS Performance; Cadillac CTS Premium; Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury; Cadillac CTS Vsport; Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium; Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium Luxury; Chevrolet Corvette; Chevrolet Corvette Stingray; Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo; Jaguar S-Type; Jaguar S-Type R; Jaguar S-Type Sport; Lexus GS300; Lexus GS350; Lexus GS430; Lexus GS450h; Lexus GS460; Lexus SC430; Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG; Mercedes-Benz CLS500; Mercedes-Benz CLS550; Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec; Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec 4Matic; Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic; Mercedes-Benz E320; Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic; Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec; Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI; Mercedes-Benz E350; Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic; Mercedes-Benz E400; Mercedes-Benz E400 4Matic;