Firestone Roadhawk 2 is a summer tyre made in total of 56 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 225/55 R18 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (195) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 123.75mm sidewall height. In 225/55 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Firestone Roadhawk 2 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 225/55 R18, Roadhawk 2 usually competes against Turanza 6, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 83%, compared to 80% of the Firestone in question.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/55 R18)
Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2024 225/45 R17 highly recommended Ranked #5 of 9Securing 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.