225/45 R17 Firestone Roadhawk 2 variants
Firestone Roadhawk 2 is a summer tyre made in total of 93 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 225/45 R17 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (195) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (295). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 101.25mm sidewall height. In 225/45 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Firestone Roadhawk 2 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 225/45 R17, Roadhawk 2 usually competes against Ecsta PS71, which is a tyre from Kumho with a rating of 76%, compared to 74% of the Firestone in question. Latest test in 225/45 R17 was held by Autozeitung in 2024, where Roadhawk 2 received rating "Highly recommended" and finished on the 5. place. It was tested on a BMW 1.
225/45 R17 91 Y Enliten / EV
Firestone Roadhawk 2 is made in 93 sizes, starting from 195/45 R17 up to 295/35 R21.
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Firestone Roadhawk 2 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/45 R17)
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highly recommended
Ranked #5 of 9
Securing the 5th position out of 9 competitors, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 made a notable impression with its performance, ultimately earning a 'Highly Recommended' final rating. This tire stands out as a powerful new version of the all-rounder, not just for its cost-efficiency but also due to leveraging Bridgestone's Enliten technology, enhancing its appeal. Despite a slight hesitance in directional changes on wet surfaces, it compensates with solid feedback. It remarkably resisted aquaplaning better than all rivals in the longitudinal tests, showcasing moderate understeer near its grip limit but maintaining commendable stability against load changes. On dry surfaces, while reaching its limits fairly early during aggressive driving, it remained easy to control without any unpleasant surprises, achieving the second-best result in the rolling resistance test. This performance reinforces the Roadhawk 2 as an affordable and recommendable option for drivers.
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