Description
The Firestone Vanhawk 3 215/65 R16C represents the latest generation of premium commercial tires purposely built for high-mileage delivery vans, utility fleets, and passenger minibuses (such as the Toyota Hiace, Nissan Urvan, Hyundai H1, and Ford Transit fitted with 16-inch wheels). Distinguished by the commercial (C) rating, this tire features a reinforced casing and robust sidewalls engineered to withstand frequent curb scrubbing and rough road conditions, delivering top-tier operational safety under heavy summer payloads.
Key Product Advantages:
Next-Gen Tread Life & Fuel Savings: The optimized Vanhawk 3 tread pattern significantly reduces rolling resistance and uneven wear, lowering fleet operational costs and maximizing fuel/diesel efficiency.
Commercial Dual Load Index (109/107): Built with an enhanced internal steel-belted matrix that safely supports up to 1030 kg per tire in single setups (or 975 kg in dual/rear-twin axle configurations) under full commercial capacity.
Premium Tracking & Wet Grip: The upgraded longitudinal rib design enhances thermal dissipation on hot asphalt, securing excellent steering stability and short, reliable stopping distances.
Technical PropertyStandard Specification & Direct ExplanationBrand / ManufacturerFirestone – Engineered under the global Bridgestone Group umbrellaPattern / FamilyVanhawk 3 (VANH3) – Next-Gen Commercial & Light Truck SeriesApplication ClassCommercial Van / Light Truck Passenger & Cargo Tire (C-Rated)Section Width215 mm – Standard width ensuring optimized load distribution and tracking stabilityAspect Ratio / Profile65% – Heavy-duty commercial profile engineered for high-inflation pressuresInternal ConstructionRadial (R) – Fortified multi-ply steel belts resisting high structural and thermal stressRim Diameter16 Inch – Universal wheel size specification for modern utility vans and minibusesLoad Index Rating109/107 – High commercial capacity supporting a max weight of up to 1030 kg per tireSpeed Rating IndexT – Internationally certified for safe and continuous operation up to 190 km/hInternal Tire TypeTL (Tubeless) – Standard inner-tube-free operating system
