Two New Tyres Released by Firestone

Firestone have launched a new top performing touring tyre and a new van tyre in the space of a few days.

Roadhawk, a tyre built to perform longer and offer drivers best in class wet grip and dry braking, will add to the Firestone range along with the Vanhawk 2. Jake Rønsholt, Bridgestone Europe's consumer managing director, said "Firestone has been producing quality tyres for more than 100 years. We understand what tyres have to go through and we listen to what drivers want. The new Roadhawk is designed to give everyday drivers a high level of safety and long-lasting performance, whatever the conditions."

The new Roadhawk has been tested and proven by TÜV SÜD, the largest independent institute for tyre and wheel technology in Europe and has received the coveted TÜV SÜD Certification Mark.

The Firestone Roadhawk has been designed to provide the highest possible level of wet control with its unique tread pattern and specially-developed compounds. The Roadhawk achieves the top 'A' EU-label grade for wet grip. This even beats many brands in the premium-price tyre segment.

Independent TÜV SÜD tests show the new tyre also provides best in class dry braking performance, with braking distances up to three metres shorted than competitor tyres. Roadhawk is designed to provide long-lasting performance throughout the tyre's life span. Tests also show that the Roadhawk outperforms its competitors in the wet after 20,000 kilometres' wear.

Roadhawk also offers up to 20% better wear performance than its predecessor Firestone TZ300. In addition, construction of the new tyre features a lightweight carcass tuned for low rolling resistance giving motorists the reassurance to lower fuel consumption.

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