--- product_id: 47839253 title: "Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra-High Summer Peformance Tire 225/40R18 92 W Extra Load" brand: "firestone" price: "KD 138.11" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Firestone" url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/47839253-firestone-firehawk-indy-500-ultra-high-summer-peformance-tire-225 store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # 20% shorter wet stopping distance Extra load capacity 1389 lbs Ultra-high summer performance Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra-High Summer Peformance Tire 225/40R18 92 W Extra Load **Brand:** firestone **Price:** KD 138.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏁 Grip the road, own the summer – Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra-High Summer Peformance Tire 225/40R18 92 W Extra Load by firestone - **How much does it cost?** KD 138.11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/47839253-firestone-firehawk-indy-500-ultra-high-summer-peformance-tire-225) ## Best For - firestone enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted firestone brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Powerful Stopping:** 20% shorter braking distance on wet roads means safety meets speed. - • **Bold, Sporty Design:** Asymmetrical tread and aggressive styling that turns heads on and off track. - • **Confident Cornering:** Wide shoulders stiffen the tire for dynamic, precise turns every time. - • **Built for Load & Speed:** Extra Load rated with a W speed rating for high-performance vehicles. - • **Race-Inspired Wet Grip:** Pulse Groove tech slashes hydroplaning risk and boosts wet road control. ## Overview The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 225/40R18 is an ultra-high summer performance tire engineered for enthusiasts seeking superior wet and dry handling. Featuring proprietary Pulse Groove technology, it delivers 20% shorter stopping distances on wet roads and enhanced hydroplaning resistance. With extra load capacity (1389 lbs) and a W speed rating, it combines bold design with race-inspired performance for confident cornering and reliable grip. ## Description The Firehawk Indy 500 tire is Firestone's ultimate in sport performance, inspired by our racing heritage. With our new tread design featuring a proprietary Pulse Groove water channel, we have dramatically improved handling and braking on wet roads (as compared to the Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 tire). And with a new outer tread design, you can take a corner with great confidence. So if you're a car enthusiast looking for a tire that can provide extreme performance and extreme fun, this is the tire for you. W speed rated. Review: Sticks like glue and never squeals. Reasonably comfortable ride. - Best tire by far for the price point and I really can find nothing to complain about. After 2000 miles I have had only 1 time that the skid control computer had to kick in and I was standing on it while doing a 90 degree turn. Review: Very good (and good looking) tire - Smooth, grippy in the dry, not bad on the road noise. Great on corners. They look good and ride great on my VW GTI Mk6. Like some other reviewers have said, just OK in the rain. If you drive frequently in heavy rain, this may not be your best choice. (Good enough for most people, though, including me.) ## Features - Ultra-High Summer Performance at a Great Value - Improved water evacuation for more control on wet roads - Ultra-High Performance with Bold Design - Improved wet rubber compound and tread deisgn provides 20% shorter stopping distance on wet roads - Proprietary Pulse Groove Technology improves water evacuation and helps increase resistance to hydroplaning - CORNER WITH CONFIDENCE - The latest Firestone Fire hawk Indy 500 tire lets you corner with confidence featuring wide shoulders that increase the tire’s stiffness to provide dynamic cornering - 20% SHORTER STOPPING DISTANCE ON WET ROADS - With an improved rubber compound and tread design, the new Indy 500 tire gives you a 20% shorter stopping distance on wet roads, as compared to the prior generation Fire hawk Wide Oval Indy 500 tire - THE PULSE GROOVE CHANNEL HELPS REDUCE THE RISK OF HYDROPLANING - The proprietary Pulse Groove channel in the tread pattern takes water evacuation to the next level helping to improve wet handling* and reduce the risk of hydroplaning ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01C8YVLNK | | Best Sellers Rank | #691,847 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #1,780 in Passenger Car Performance Tires | | Brand | Firestone | | Brand Name | Firestone | | Construction Type | Radial | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 169 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00092971225391, 00092971261597, 00092971287528 | | Included Components | Tire | | Item Dimensions | 25.1 x 9.06 x 25.1 inches | | Item Type Name | Ultra-High Summer Performance | | Item Weight | 23 Pounds | | Load Capacity | 1389 Pounds | | Load Index | 92.0 | | Manufacturer | Firestone | | Manufacturer Part Number | 12360 | | Model Number | 12360 | | OEM Equivalent Part Number | 012360 | | Ply | EXTRA LOAD | | Rim Size | 18 Inches | | Rim Width | 8 Inches | | Seasons | Year Round | | Section Width | 225 Millimeters | | Size | 225/40R18 | | Speed Rating | W | | Tire Aspect Ratio | 40.0 | | Tire Diameter | 25.1 | | Tread Depth | 10 32nds | | Tread Type | Asymmetrical | | UPC | 092971287528 092971261597 092971225391 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Firestone - **Load Capacity:** 1389 Pounds - **Load Index:** 92.0 - **Rim Size:** 18 Inches - **Section Width:** 225 Millimeters - **Size:** 225/40R18 - **Speed Rating:** W - **Tire Aspect Ratio:** 40.0 - **Tread Depth:** 10 32nds - **Tread Type:** Asymmetrical ## Images ![Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra-High Summer Peformance Tire 225/40R18 92 W Extra Load - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81aCnaTptHL.jpg) ![Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra-High Summer Peformance Tire 225/40R18 92 W Extra Load - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719D-kDkK8L.jpg) ![Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra-High Summer Peformance Tire 225/40R18 92 W Extra Load - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91InN6VUnYL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Run flat?** A: Hi Luis, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 in size 225/40R18 is not a run flat tire. We hope this helps and value your interest in Firestone. **Q: Are these directional? My current tires only go on one side, the have "this side out" stamped on them.** A: This is not directional but will have an "inside" and "outside" to them also. Thanks! **Q: vienen dos o un solo neumático?** A: Hola Rafael, el listado para la Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 con tamaño 225/40R18 es para un solo neumático, no para dos. Esperamos que esta información le ayude y valoramos su interés en Firestone. **Q: Are they all season tires?** A: No, they are summer tires ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sticks like glue and never squeals. Reasonably comfortable ride. *by K***N on July 16, 2020* Best tire by far for the price point and I really can find nothing to complain about. After 2000 miles I have had only 1 time that the skid control computer had to kick in and I was standing on it while doing a 90 degree turn. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good (and good looking) tire *by R***N on January 2, 2021* Smooth, grippy in the dry, not bad on the road noise. Great on corners. They look good and ride great on my VW GTI Mk6. Like some other reviewers have said, just OK in the rain. If you drive frequently in heavy rain, this may not be your best choice. (Good enough for most people, though, including me.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great summer tires for the price! *by D***U on November 27, 2019* I put a set of these tires on my heavily modded 2011 Volkswagen GTI. Coming off of Continental Extremecontact summer tires these Firestone Firehawks are an improvement in performance. First thing I noticed is the sidewall is much stiffer then the Continentals. This makes for a harder ride but cornering and daily potholes are better. The second thing I noticed about these tires is when you spend them they are very loud! Aside from that they're great summer tires at an amazing price! ## Frequently Bought Together - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra-High Summer Peformance Tire 225/40R18 92 W Extra Load - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra High Peformance Tire 255/35R18 94 W Extra Load --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/47839253-firestone-firehawk-indy-500-ultra-high-summer-peformance-tire-225](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/47839253-firestone-firehawk-indy-500-ultra-high-summer-peformance-tire-225) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*