Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 255/40R18 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 255/40R18 tires may fit depending on Year & Option. However the list does not cover all vehicle’s that these tires can fit: Audi RS6; Audi S6; Audi TTS Quattro; BMW M3; BMW M4; BMW Z4 M40i; BMW Z4 M40i First Edition; BMW Z4 sDrive M40i; BMW Z4 sDrive30i; Ferrari 550 Maranello; Ferrari 550 Maranello Barchetta Pininfarina; Ferrari 575 M Maranello; Ferrari 575 M Maranello GTC; Jaguar Vanden Plas; Jaguar Vanden Plas SC; Jaguar XJ8; Jaguar XJ8 Sport; Jaguar XJR; Jaguar XJR 100; Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG; Mercedes-Benz CLS400; Mercedes-Benz CLS400 4Matic; Mercedes-Benz CLS550; Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4Matic; Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG; Mercedes-Benz SL400; Mercedes-Benz SL450; Mercedes-Benz SL500; Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG; Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Kompressor; Mercedes-Benz SL550; Mercedes-Benz SL600;