Longer mileage, improved fuel/energy efficiency, and enhanced wet braking versus its predecessor are the main features of the new Vanhawk 3. Designed for light commercial vehicles, the summer tyre was developed in Italy at the Castel Romano R&D centre outside Rome. 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. 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 sizes. “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 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 a compound that guarantees greater protection against abrasions and cuts. The tyre’s improved fuel/energy efficiency is made possible by optimized energy dissipation when moving. To deliver the tyre’s wet braking performance, optimized grooves and sipe distribution maximise water evacuation while the new compound maximise grip. Additionally, ENLITEN ensures that the new Firestone Vanhawk 3 is fully EV-ready. The Vanhawk 3 offers superior performance across the board for everyday driving. Developed in Italy, Firestone's latest van tyre will be available in a range of 23 sizes from 15” to 17”, covering more than 95 per cent of the current demand. The tyre is scheduled to be launched in January 2025 and will be available across Europe.
