Firestone Roadhawk 2 is a summer tyre made in total of 93 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R19, which means it fits to a 19 inch/482.6mm diameter wheel. 225/40 R19 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (195) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (295). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 90mm sidewall height. In 225/40 R19, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Firestone Roadhawk 2 - "W","Y", which are good for speeds up to 270, 300 km/h. In 225/40 R19, 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.
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.