Description
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 225/45 R17 is custom-engineered for popular sport sedans, dynamic hatchbacks, and mid-sized passenger cars (including the Toyota Corolla Sport, Hyundai Elantra/Veloster, Kia Cerato, Volkswagen Golf/Jetta, Mercedes-Benz A-Class/C-Class, and BMW 3 Series). This second-generation Roadhawk pattern minimizes sidewall flex under lateral forces to maximize chassis tracking, utilizing an advanced summer compound that withstands intense highway heat and guards against premature treadwear.
Key Product Advantages:
Crisp Sport Handling (45% Profile): The low-profile design eliminates tread squirm during high-speed cornering, ensuring immediate steering wheel feedback and firm control.
Fortified Rim Protection & Extra Load Casing (XL): Carrying a high 94 load index, the internal tire structure is reinforced to support high inflation pressures, effectively shielding 17-inch alloy rims from road shock.
Maximum Y-Speed Rating Certified: Globally certified for absolute structural integrity and optimal thermal dissipation at continuous highway cruising speeds up to 300 km/h.
Technical PropertyStandard Specification & Direct ExplanationBrand / ManufacturerFirestone – Engineered under the global Bridgestone Group umbrellaPattern / FamilyRoadhawk 2 (RHAWK2) – Next-Gen Touring & High-Performance SeriesApplication ClassPremium Sport Sedan & Hatchback Passenger Car TireSection Width225 mm – Wide section width ensuring solid lateral grip and heavy road trackingAspect Ratio / Profile45% – 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 platformsLoad Range ClassXL (Extra Load) – Reinforced internal matrix engineered for heavier sport payloadsLoad Index Rating94 – Heavy-duty capacity supporting a maximum weight of up to 670 kg per tireSpeed Rating IndexY – The highest international speed rating, certified safe up to 300 km/hInternal Tire TypeTL (Tubeless) – Standard inner-tube-free operating system
