Description
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 215/50 R17 is custom-engineered for modern sport sedans, dynamic hatchbacks, and mid-sized passenger cars (including the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Cerato, Mazda 3, and Ford Focus). This second-generation Roadhawk pattern minimizes sidewall flex under lateral forces due to its sleek 50-series profile, utilizing an advanced summer compound that withstands intense highway heat and guards against premature treadwear to deliver shorter dry and wet stopping distances.
Key Product Advantages:
Crisp Handling (50% Profile): The sport-tuned low profile eliminates tread squirm during spirited driving, ensuring immediate steering wheel feedback and rigid control.
Fuel Efficiency & Extended Treadwear: Formulated with a specialized rubber matrix that ensures uniform wear distribution across the footprint, reducing rolling resistance to maximize fuel economy.
Refined Cabin Comfort: Optimized tread block alignment dynamically cancels out road-contact noise and vibration, preserving a smooth, quiet cabin experience during daily commutes.
Technical PropertyStandard Specification & Direct ExplanationBrand / ManufacturerFirestone – Engineered under the global Bridgestone Group umbrellaPattern / FamilyRoadhawk 2 – Next-Gen Touring & High-Performance Passenger SeriesApplication ClassSport Sedan, Hatchback & Compact Crossover Passenger Car TireSection Width215 mm – Balanced width ensuring solid lateral grip and stable road trackingAspect Ratio / Profile50% – Low profile for crisp steering feedback and high cornering stabilityInternal ConstructionRadial (R) – Fortified steel belts resisting high thermal stress and stretchingRim Diameter17 Inch – Standard wheel size specification for sport-tuned passenger car platformsOperating StandardsFully compliant with standard load and high-temperature speed ratings for this classInternal Tire TypeTL (Tubeless) – Standard inner-tube-free operating system
