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Firestone Vanhawk 3
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Firestone Vanhawk 3

Summer
Upper-middle
6.6 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Firestone Vanhawk 3 is a new tyre. Type: Summer; segment: Upper-middle. Because there are not enough full comparative results yet, the page avoids a scored verdict and focuses on facts already present in the database: 20 available sizes from R15 to R17. EU label data is mostly wet grip B and rolling resistance C.

1 Tests Price from: £84 20 Sizes
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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

FirestoneThis tyre
Vanhawk 3
6.6
VredesteinPremium
Comtrac 2+
9.8
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise
NokianUpper-middle
Cargoproof C
8.1
Better at: Wet handling, Wet braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise
MichelinPremium
Agilis 3
6.9
Better at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry braking
GoodyearPremium
Efficientgrip Cargo 2
6.8
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
BarumBudget
Vanis 3
6.7
Better at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
Worse at: Dry braking, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
ContinentalPremium
VanContact Ultra
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
Worse at: Dry braking, Exterior noise

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Short braking distance on dry asphalt (42.2 m), enhancing safety in dry conditions.

Very low pass-by noise level (70.8 dB), providing a quieter ride.

Weaknesses

Consistently weak performance on wet roads, compromising safety in rainy conditions.

Unresponsive and imprecise steering, reducing driving confidence.

Very high rolling resistance (7.1 kg/t), potentially increasing fuel consumption.

Noticeable howling noise when cornering, which may affect comfort.

History

2026

Firestone Vanhawk 3 was launched

2026
1× Tested
Promobil225/75 R16#7Still recommended
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1 Tests 1× Recommended

Sizes (20)

195/70 R15From £85

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104S
mytyres.co.ukBest£85
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205/65 R15From £110

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102T
mytyres.co.ukBest£110
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205/70 R15From £111

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106R
mytyres.co.ukBest£111
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215/65 R15From £121

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104T
mytyres.co.ukBest£121
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215/70 R15From £107

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109S
mytyres.co.ukBest£107
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225/70 R15From £117

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112S
mytyres.co.ukBest£117
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Ratings

Tested 1× By professional organizations

●Still recommended1× (100%)

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