Description
The Firestone Vanhawk 3 235/65 R16C is a flagship standard size tailored for heavy-duty delivery vans, logistics fleets, and large passenger minibuses (such as the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Iveco Daily, and wide-body Toyota Hiace models). Distinguished by the commercial (C) rating, this tire is built with a highly reinforced carcass and robust sidewalls engineered to withstand frequent curb impact and rough road conditions, providing top-tier operational safety under heavy summer payloads.
Key Product Advantages:
Next-Gen Tread Life & Lower Running Costs: The optimized Vanhawk 3 tread architecture dramatically minimizes rolling resistance and irregular wear, lowering fleet operational costs and maximizing diesel/fuel efficiency.
Extreme Commercial Dual Load Index (115/113): Built with an enhanced internal steel-belted matrix that safely supports up to 1215 kg per tire in single setups (or 1150 kg in dual/rear-twin axle configurations) under full cargo capacity.
Superb Tracking & Stability: The upgraded longitudinal rib design enhances thermal dissipation on hot asphalt, securing excellent steering stability and short, reliable stopping distances when fully loaded.
Technical PropertyStandard Specification & Direct ExplanationBrand / ManufacturerFirestone – Engineered under the global Bridgestone Group umbrellaPattern / FamilyVanhawk 3 (VANH3) – Next-Gen Commercial & Light Truck SeriesApplication ClassHeavy Commercial Van / Light Truck Passenger & Cargo Tire (C-Rated)Section Width235 mm – Wide footprint 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 heavy-duty utility vans and minibusesLoad Index Rating115/113 – High commercial capacity supporting a max weight of up to 1215 kg per tireSpeed Rating IndexR – Internationally certified for safe and continuous operation up to 170 km/hInternal Tire TypeTL (Tubeless) – Standard inner-tube-free operating system
