225/40 R18 Firestone Firehawk Sport variants
Firestone Firehawk Sport is a summer tyre made in total of 33 sizes, ranging from R18 to R18 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 225/40 R18 is 10mm wider than the narrowest dimension (215) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 90mm sidewall height. In 225/40 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Firestone Firehawk Sport - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 225/40 R18, Firehawk Sport usually competes against Ecsta PS71, which is a tyre from Kumho with a rating of 76%, compared to 76% of the Firestone in question. Latest test in 225/40 R18 was held by SportAuto in 2023, where Firehawk Sport received rating "Very good" and finished on the 4. place. It was tested on a Audi S3.
Firestone Firehawk Sport is made in 33 sizes, starting from 215/35 R18 up to 275/35 R20.
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Firestone Firehawk Sport in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/40 R18)
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport | 3,2 | 2,0 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport | 34.6 | 31.1 | |||||
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satisfactory
Ranked #9 of 13
Finishing 9th out of 13 competitors, the Firestone Firehawk Sport earned a 'Satisfactory' rating in its latest evaluation. This tire stood out for its newly designed sport profile which contributes to agile handling on dry roads, along with its short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces. Additionally, it boasted an outstandingly low rolling resistance and was noted for its economical price point. However, it was held back by its average performance in aquaplaning scenarios, a delayed steering response, and a tendency to understeer in wet conditions. Notably, the tire performed exceptionally well in terms of exterior noise and rolling resistance, marking its strong points in these specific areas.
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport | 2- | 2+ | |||||
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very good
Ranked #4 of 11
Securing a commendable fourth place among 11 contenders, the Firestone Firehawk Sport was recognized for its performance with a final rating of 'Very Good'. This tyre distinguished itself by its excellent wet braking capabilities and its highly reliable grip in wet conditions, accompanied by precise steering response. It was noted for offering very balanced and easily controllable driving characteristics on dry surfaces, coupled notably with the lowest rolling resistance in the test. However, it did fall short in terms of performance in cornering aquaplaning. Among the various disciplines evaluated, the tyre shined the brightest in rolling resistance, standing out as the absolute best in this area.
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225/40 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
# | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
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| 1. | Continental Sportcontact 7 | Premium | £85 92 Y | |||
| 2. | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £87 92 Y | |||
| 3. | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Premium | £103 92 Y | |||
| 4. | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Premium | £84 92 Y + 1 | |||
| 5. | Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £118 92 W + 9 | |||
| 6. | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Premium | £84 92 Y | |||
| 7. | Hankook ION Evo | Premium | £107 92 Y | |||
| 8. | Michelin Primacy 5 | Premium | £93 92 Y | |||
| 9. | Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) | Upper-middle | £71 92 Y | |||
| 10. | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) | Premium | £205 92 W + 4 | |||
| 11. | Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | Premium | £127 92 Y + 5 | |||
| 12. | Michelin Primacy 4! Newer model available: Michelin Primacy 4+ | Premium | £108 92 Y + 1 | |||
| 13. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | Premium | £104 92 Y + 1 | |||
| 14. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £88 92 W + 2 | |||
| 15. | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £80 92 Y |
