Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 245/40R18

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 245/40R18 XL 97W Ultra High Performance Summer Tire 012394

β˜€οΈ SummerπŸ’° $205.88πŸ“ 245/40R18πŸš— Truck

About This Tire

The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 245/40R18 is a summer tire, designed for sports car, sporty coupe, and performance sedan drivers who prioritize sport driving pleasure and maximum performance in warm weather conditions. Its tread design and compound focus on racing-inspired technology with silica-enhanced construction for enhanced wet and dry traction.

The tire features an aggressive asymmetric tread design with large independent shoulder blocks for improved cornering and handling in dry conditions. The center circumferential groove uses proprietary Pulse Groove Technology to enhance water evacuation, working with two additional circumferential grooves and the high-performance Long Link Carbon tread compound to provide shorter stopping distances in wet conditions. Driver feedback points to excellent dry performance and good wet traction, with comfortable ride quality and solid treadwear characteristics for a performance-focused summer tire.

Compared to all-season tires, it prioritizes maximum warm-weather performance and sport driving capabilities over year-round usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used primarily for spirited driving and daily use in warm, dry, and wet conditions where winter capability isn't needed.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 245/40R18
🏁 Ultra high performance
$205.88⭐ Excellent (295 reviews)Sports car and performance sedan daily drivingβ˜€οΈ Summer
🏁 Ultra high performance
$178.88⭐ Excellent (45 reviews)Performance sedan daily drivingβ˜€οΈ Summer
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$191.69⭐ Excellent (22 reviews)Daily commuting in four-season climates🌀️ All Season
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
$201.15⭐ N/APerformance cars driven in snowy climates❄️ Winter
🏁 Max performance summer
$208.65⭐ Good (49 reviews)Sports cars and performance sedansβ˜€οΈ Summer
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Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 245/40R18
🏁 Ultra high performance
Price
$205.88
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (295 reviews)
Best For
Sports car and performance sedan daily driving
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Kumho Ecsta Sport A/S 245/40R18
🏁 Ultra high performance
Price
$178.88
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (45 reviews)
Best For
Performance sedan daily driving
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Kumho Solus 4S HA32 245/40R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$191.69
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (22 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in four-season climates
Season
🌀️ All Season
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ 245/40R18
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
Price
$201.15
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A
Best For
Performance cars driven in snowy climates
Season
❄️ Winter
Continental ContiSportContact 5 245/40R18
🏁 Max performance summer
Price
$208.65
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (49 reviews)
Best For
Sports cars and performance sedans
Season
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Key Features

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Racing-Inspired Design
Asymmetric tread pattern with large independent shoulder blocks delivers enhanced cornering and handling performance in dry conditions.
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Pulse Groove Technology
Proprietary center groove design combined with additional circumferential grooves enhances water evacuation for shorter wet stopping distances.
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Silica-Enhanced Compound
High-performance Long Link Carbon tread rubber compound provides improved grip and performance in both wet and dry conditions.
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Summer Performance Focus
Ultra high performance summer construction optimized for warm weather driving with maximum sport performance capabilities.
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Balanced Performance
Delivers excellent dry performance ratings while maintaining good wet traction, comfort, and treadwear characteristics.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Sports car and performance sedan daily drivingβœ“ Spirited weekend driving and canyon carvingβœ“ Warm climate year-round performance drivingβœ“ Track day events and autocross competition
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Specifications

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Size
245/40R18
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Load Index
97
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Speed Rating
W
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Excellent
Survey Ratings295 reviews
CategoryUltra High Performance Summer

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Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 245/40R18 XL 97W Ultra High Performance Summer Tire 012394
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