Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 225/40R18
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 225/40R18 XL 92Y Ultra High Performance Summer Tire 008034
💡 Is the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 225/40R18 a Good Tire?
The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 225/40R18 is a summer performance tire designed for sports cars and performance sedans. It delivers strong dry grip and responsive wet handling thanks to its racing-inspired compound and directional tread design with wide circumferential grooves. Ride comfort is firm with noticeable road noise, prioritizing performance feedback over refinement. Tread life is moderate for its category, typical of performance-focused summer compounds that emphasize grip over longevity. Rated 3.5/5 by TirePath, it excels in spirited driving conditions but is not winter-rated and may feel harsh for daily comfort-focused driving. Currently priced from $185.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 225/40R18 is an ultra high performance summer tire, designed for sports car, sporty coupe, and performance sedan drivers who prioritize dry road precision and wet weather control in spirited driving. Its asymmetric tread design and silica-enhanced compound focus on optimized contact pressure and enhanced wet performance capabilities.
The tire features an updated tread compound and pattern engineered with Firestone's racing heritage, incorporating a revised circumferential groove layout for improved water evacuation. The asymmetric tread design builds on the established Indy 500 formula with refinements aimed at delivering sharper steering response and improved cornering stability. Since this is a new iteration without available driver evaluations, its real-world performance characteristics are based on the manufacturer's engineering improvements over the previous generation.
Compared to all-season tires, it emphasizes maximum dry grip and performance handling while requiring warmer weather conditions. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used primarily for enthusiastic street driving and track days in dry and wet conditions above freezing temperatures.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 V2 225/40R18 🏁 Ultra high performance | $185.99 | ⭐ N/A | Sports car and performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $106.97 | ⭐ N/A (39 reviews) | Daily commuting and highway driving | 🌤️ All Season |
☀️ Summer performance | $157.71 | ⭐ N/A | Sports car enthusiasts seeking maximum dry-weather performance | ☀️ Summer |
🏁 Max performance summer | $158.95 | ⭐ N/A (13 reviews) | Performance vehicle owners seeking OE replacement tires | ☀️ Summer |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $160.16 | ⭐ Excellent (45 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"A strong contender for performance enthusiasts who want racing-inspired grip for daily driving and track events. The ultra-high performance focus means reduced tread life compared to touring tires."
