New Firestone Vanhawk 3 Enhances Mileage, Efficiency and Wet Performance for Van Drivers
Firestone today announced the launch of the Firestone Vanhawk 3, the brand’s new summer, EV-ready van tyre for light commercial vehicles.
Replacing the Vanhawk 2, the Firestone Vanhawk 3 delivers longer mileage, improved fuel/energy efficiency, and enhanced wet braking versus its predecessor. Compared to the Vanhawk 2, the latest van tyre from Firestone provides 13 per cent longer mileage, a 10 per cent rolling resistance reduction and a 13 per cent improvement in wet braking.1 These enhancements earned the Firestone Vanhawk 3 an EU label B-grade for wet grip, as well as a B-grade for fuel efficiency in selected sizes2.
The new Firestone Vanhawk 3 integrates ENLITEN Technology, the company’s innovative approach to tyre development. Applied in the Vanhawk tyre family for the very first time, ENLITEN delivers improved wear efficiency through an increased tread depth for additional mileage, with its compound providing optimised abradability.
The tyre’s improved fuel/energy efficiency is made possible by optimized energy dissipation to minimize energy loss – together with an enhanced compound ensuring low dissipation during tyre rolling. To deliver the tyre’s wet braking performance, optimized grooves and sipe distribution maximise water evacuation while the enhanced compound maximise grip. Additionally, ENLITEN ensures that the new Firestone Vanhawk 3 is fully EV-ready.
“The Firestone Vanhawk 3 is for professionals and private van drivers who are looking to invest in a durable and cost-efficient tyre,” said Stefano Sanchini, Vice President Consumer Replacement at Bridgestone EMEA. “With the introduction of ENLITEN, we’ve taken the best of the Vanhawk 2 – fuel economy, mileage and wet weather handling – and significantly improved all three areas. The Vanhawk 3 provides improved performance across the board for everyday journeys.1”
Developed in Europe, the latest van tyre from Firestone will be available from 15” to 17” in 20 short sizes and 23 long sizes – meeting over 95 per cent of demand coverage. The tyre will be launched in January 2025 and available across all Europe.
1 Based on the internal tests carried out on Firestone VANHAWK 3 vs Firestone VANHAWK 2, ref. Size 205/65 R16C.
2 Other sizes achieving an EU label C-grade for fuel efficiency.
Media information: Jessica Vandenbruggen, PR & Communications Manager, Bridgestone EMEA: +32 489 10 19 94
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