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FIREHAWK SPORT

7.1
PTI – Pneutesty Index
average ✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 255/35 R18 among 50 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Price from
122,48 €
in 255/35 R18
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Varianty pneumatiky (1)

Your size 255/35 R18 94Y XL EAN: 3286342403212 SAP: 24032
FIRESTONE FIREHAWK SPORT, RP
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseA Price from 122,48 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Where to buy

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Current prices for size 255/35 R18.

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Rating and verdict

How the Firehawk Sport evaluated

7.1
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,1 / 10 · average PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 255/35 R18 among 50 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ranking not certain yet (12.–37.)
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Wet 48
+2 % 8 tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 71
+4 % 6 tests
Aquaplaning 30
≈ average 6 tests
wet handling 35
≈ average 4 Tests
Dry 65
+2 % 8 tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 77
+4 % 6 tests
dry handling 48
≈ average 5 tests
Economy 32
−4 % 5 tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 98
+15 % 5 tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 11
−23 % 2 Tests
Noise and comfort 20
≈ average 5 tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 53
≈ average 5 tests
ride comfort 14
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
no discipline in the group's top quarter
Where it falls behind
Economyworse than 68 % · −4 %
Noise and comfortworse than 80 % · ≈ ako priemer

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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For dynamic driving precise steering
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Stable in corners high grip
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT stands in size 255/35 R18

Compared with 22 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,1 122,48 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.9 134,53 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 171,70 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.4 177,10 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.7 161,38 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.6 275,64 € Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.5 217,70 € Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 8.5 110,00 € better and cheaper Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 125,83 € Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 8.0 143,76 € Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.7 108,65 € better and cheaper Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.6 135,70 € Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 7.5 95,41 € better and cheaper Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 131,52 € Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.4 172,71 € Yokohama V107 7.3 138,60 € Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 122,48 € This tyre Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 118,79 € Kleber DYNAXER UHP 6.9 135,19 € Giti GITISPORT S2 XL BSW 6.8 106,20 € Nankang AS-2+ XL 6.2 92,71 € Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.3 80,36 €
5,3 median 7,6 9,9
16. rank in the group of 22 compared
27 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,5 below the group median group median 7,6
−2,8 behind the best in the group the best has 9,9
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 3 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (22)
  1. 1. 9.9 Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 134,53 € +12,05 €
  2. 2. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 171,70 € +49,22 €
  3. 2. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 177,10 € +54,62 €
  4. 4. 8.7 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 161,38 € +38,90 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 275,64 € +153,16 €
  6. 6. 8.5 Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 217,70 € +95,22 €
  7. 6. 8.5 Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT better and cheaper 110,00 € −12,48 €
  8. 8. 8.1 Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 125,83 € +3,35 €
  9. 9. 8.0 Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 143,76 € +21,28 €
  10. 10. 7.7 Nexen N'FERA SPORT better and cheaper 108,65 € −13,83 €
  11. 11. 7.6 Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 135,70 € +13,22 €
  12. 12. 7.5 Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 better and cheaper 95,41 € −27,07 €
  13. 12. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 131,52 € +9,04 €
  14. 14. 7.4 Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 172,71 € +50,23 €
  15. 15. 7.3 Yokohama V107 138,60 € +16,12 €
  16. 16. 7.1 Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT This tyre 122,48 €
  17. 17. 7.0 Sava INTENSA UHP 2
  18. 17. 7.0 Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 118,79 € −3,69 €
  19. 19. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER UHP 135,19 € +12,71 €
  20. 20. 6.8 Giti GITISPORT S2 XL BSW 106,20 € −16,28 €
  21. 21. 6.2 Nankang AS-2+ XL 92,71 € −29,77 €
  22. 22. 5.3 Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 80,36 € −42,12 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

122 € ÷ 31 680 km × 100
0,39 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 255/35 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 0,34 €
Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 0,39 €
Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 0,43 €

Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 works out cheaper per 100 km, but has a lower overall score (7,0 vs 7,1).

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Sport

With sport tyres, grip in every situation is what decides — under hard acceleration, under braking, in the dry and in the wet. Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT belongs to this group. Stability at higher speeds and precision through corners come on top of that. One thing drivers often underestimate when buying: grip comes from a softer compound, and a softer compound wears faster. Where a standard tyre covers roughly 40,000 km, a sport tyre manages about 20,000 to 30,000 km — and considerably less with a sharper driving style or a heavier, more powerful car.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 255/35 R18
Width255 mm
Profile height35 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code24032
EAN3286342403212
EU energy label Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseA (70 dB)
Manufacturer Firestone
Tread FIREHAWK SPORT
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
Ochrana disku Áno - RP
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 5×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 12,0
2026
23. place
Auto Bild Test brzdných drah letných SUV pneumatík 245/45 R19 2026
50 tyres
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2025
7. place
ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
18 tyres
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6. place
AutoBild Sports Summer Tire Test 245/35 R19 2025
8 tyres
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20. place
AutoBild Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
20 tyres
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2023
4. place
Auto motor und Sport Test letných UHP pneumatík 225/40 R18 2023
11 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 255/35 R18.

Current lowest
122,48 €
↘ 2,18 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
119,86 €
25.9.2026
Highest for the period
125,21 €
22.6.2026
125,21 119,86 122,48 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 125,21 € 23.6.2026: 124,96 € 24.6.2026: 124,57 € 25.6.2026: 124,52 € 26.6.2026: 124,48 € 27.6.2026: 124,51 € 30.6.2026: 124,44 € 1.7.2026: 124,26 € 2.7.2026: 124,22 € 3.7.2026: 124,41 € 4.7.2026: 124,53 € 7.7.2026: 124,49 € 8.7.2026: 124,32 € 9.7.2026: 123,95 € 10.7.2026: 123,98 € 11.7.2026: 122,96 € 14.7.2026: 123,42 € 15.7.2026: 123,10 € 16.7.2026: 123,45 € 17.7.2026: 123,47 € 18.7.2026: 123,07 € 21.7.2026: 123,23 € 22.7.2026: 123,46 € 23.7.2026: 123,39 € 25.7.2026: 123,48 € 28.7.2026: 123,79 € 29.7.2026: 123,53 € 30.7.2026: 123,47 € 31.7.2026: 123,90 € 1.8.2026: 123,83 € 3.8.2026: 120,59 € 4.8.2026: 120,89 € 5.8.2026: 120,62 € 6.8.2026: 120,79 € 7.8.2026: 120,96 € 8.8.2026: 120,89 € 11.8.2026: 120,83 € 12.8.2026: 120,93 € 13.8.2026: 120,84 € 14.8.2026: 120,77 € 15.8.2026: 120,67 € 18.8.2026: 120,73 € 19.8.2026: 120,45 € 20.8.2026: 120,25 € 21.8.2026: 120,50 € 22.8.2026: 120,61 € 26.8.2026: 120,80 € 27.8.2026: 120,89 € 28.8.2026: 120,23 € 29.8.2026: 120,09 € 1.9.2026: 120,25 € 1.9.2026: 122,59 € 2.9.2026: 122,49 € 2.9.2026: 122,41 € 3.9.2026: 122,46 € 4.9.2026: 122,74 € 5.9.2026: 122,84 € 8.9.2026: 123,06 € 9.9.2026: 122,94 € 9.9.2026: 122,91 € 10.9.2026: 122,89 € 10.9.2026: 122,85 € 11.9.2026: 122,83 € 12.9.2026: 122,76 € 12.9.2026: 122,70 € 15.9.2026: 122,33 € 15.9.2026: 122,23 € 15.9.2026: 122,33 € 15.9.2026: 122,23 € 16.9.2026: 122,20 € 16.9.2026: 122,09 € 17.9.2026: 122,12 € 18.9.2026: 121,73 € 18.9.2026: 121,56 € 22.9.2026: 121,80 € 23.9.2026: 122,03 € 24.9.2026: 121,69 € 24.9.2026: 120,64 € 25.9.2026: 119,86 € 26.9.2026: 120,23 € 29.9.2026: 120,19 € 30.9.2026: 120,30 € 1.10.2026: 120,43 € 2.10.2026: 120,19 € 3.10.2026: 120,25 € 6.10.2026: 119,97 € 8.10.2026: 120,94 € 9.10.2026: 121,13 € 10.10.2026: 121,16 € 13.10.2026: 120,85 € 14.10.2026: 122,48 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

User reviews

What owners say

4,2
★★★★☆
from 6 reviews
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Expected lifespan
31 680 km
Reliability:confidence-high
WA
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Opel insignia · 245/35 R20 · 16 km
★★★★☆

I came from a hankook ventus s1 evo3 . But they had pretty bad dry cracks even before the tire ran out of life . I have 245/35/20 tires . the comfort on the firestones are a little bit worse then the hankooks . i could run the hankooks on 2.5 bar , these on 2.3 for the same comfort . i think the firestones are a bit more fuel efficient , even when they are on a lower tire pressure . Dry grip is very good , never lost any traction , even in the rain . aquaplanning is also very good , never had any feel of losing controle .
So far i ran the tires around 15.000 km and lost 1.5mm out of the 5.5mm tread on the front , and only lost 0.5 on the back . so i think ill get aroud 60.000km out of it if i switch them every year . Found out they have like 0 traction on snow , keep that in mind .

DE
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Mazda 6 · 235/40 R19 · 9 656 km
★★★☆☆

They handle well, have good wet grip and excellent dry grip for my slow car however the wear was quite fast.
Although they are very reliable all the way to the wear limits, would only buy again if fitting to a car I don't drive much.

FL
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Audi S5 · 265/30 R20 · 6 437 km
★★★☆☆

Good whilst they lasted....5 months from purchase, and less than 4,000 miles later, one nearside tyre is damaged / leaking (plus a chunk has delaminated and a crack appeared without any sign of alloy contact), and the rear nearside tyre's rim protection has cracked. I'm very annoyed; the previous Toyos I had fitted - identical specification and a similar soft rubber - experienced exactly the same local roads / potholes for over 4 years without issue, plus the tyres on our other cars haven't suffered either (running Toyo and Nexen tyres for 5 years and 7 years respectively, the latter on a very heavy 4x4).
I can only conclude that whatever material used is far too soft to deal with the state of English roads - which is not much help if you live here. Needless to say, I avoid potholes whenever possible or driving in the gutter, keep tyres at the correct pressures etc. The picture uploaded is the most concerning as there is no damage to the alloy / sign of impact to the tyre, so quite what has caused the cracking here is a mystery.
This has turned out to be the most expensive set of tyres for the mileage that I've purchased in 40 years, and I'm disappointed as these tyres seemed great at the outset in respect of handling/grip in the wet and lack of noise - my two chief criteria. I can only assume that these tyres are simply not up to the job for whatever reason, and I will be contacting the supplier to complain.

GM
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BMW bmw · 245/40 R19 · 3 219 km
★★★★★

I bought these to replace Avon tyres that had cracked too much after 18 months and I'm impressed so much I went the next week and got same but in 275/35 fitted to the rear, wet grip is excellent, pretty much feels dry.
I live in Scotland so wet grip is the most important performance to myself as in the dry most tyres perform similar, I certainly don't have the ability to explore the limits safely.
Very quite tyre and my mpg increased.
They don't tramline nowhere near as much as my last tyres did.
I've not had them long enough to review wear but so far highly recommended.

PR
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Fiat 500 Abarth · 215/35 R18 · 8 047 km
★★★★★

Travelled around 7000km with these tires now, they are really great. Excellent properties in the wet while also quiet and grippy in dry. Good rim protection, appealing tread pattern. No negative aspects so far.

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