Description
Driving a premium sport sedan or performance coupe across the Kingdom demands a tire that can effortlessly channel high torque onto the asphalt without breaking traction. At AutoFast, we fulfill this performance demand with the track-inspired Firestone Sport 225/45 R18 passenger tire. Merging legendary motorsport heritage with precision Japanese engineering from the Bridgestone Group, this tire is specifically tailored to run cool under intense high-speed thermal stress while providing razor-sharp control.
Key Performance Highlights Calibrated for Local Demands:
Dynamic Cornering Command: The tire tread features robust, rigid outer shoulder blocks that anchor the vehicle firmly to the lane during high-speed sweeping curves. This eliminates vehicle swaying and ensures a highly safe, confidence-inspiring performance drive.
Reinforced XL (Extra Load) Integrity: The XL designation means the internal plies are structurally reinforced. This gives the tire exceptional durability to protect your 18-inch alloy wheels from pothole damage and prevents sidewall bubbling (bulges) under heavy load pressure.
Elite Wet & Dry Braking Response: Formulated with an advanced silica-rich sports compound, it provides shorter emergency stopping distances on dry, sun-baked highways, while its deep longitudinal grooves flush away water instantly during seasonal rainstorms to eliminate hydroplaning.
Brand / Manufacturer: Firestone – Engineered under the global Bridgestone Group umbrella.
Tire Pattern / Family: Firehawk Sport / Performance Series – Ultra High Performance (UHP).
Section Width: 225 mm, balanced perfectly for swift acceleration, braking grip, and tracking response.
Aspect Ratio / Profile: 45%, low-profile performance height tailored for sports handling and sleek aesthetics.
Internal Construction: Radial (R), constructed with twin high-tensile steel belts for optimized heat dissipation.
Load Casing Class: XL (Extra Load), reinforced sidewall structure resisting high pressure and road hazards.
Load Index Rating: 95 (Safely supports a maximum weight of up to 690 kg per tire under high-performance tuning).
Speed Rating Index: Y (The highest international speed rating, certified safe and structurally sound up to 300 km/h).
Internal Tire Type: TL (Tubeless – operates completely without an inner tube for advanced safety and blow-out defense).