Description
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 255/45 R20 is engineered for sport crossovers and modern mid-sized SUVs (such as the Ford Edge, Genesis GV70, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, and Volvo XC60). This second-generation Roadhawk pattern delivers exceptional casing strength to resist thermal highway stress on hot tarmac, ensuring a smooth, quiet, and well-balanced ride under heavy daily use.
Key Product Advantages:
Extended Treadwear Life: Formulated with an advanced rubber compound that ensures uniform wear across the tread footprint, minimizing degradation and heat build-up on dry summer roads.
Heavy-Duty Extra Load Casing (XL): Armed with a 105 load index, the internal tire matrix is reinforced to support high cargo and passenger weight while protecting 20-inch alloy rims from pothole impacts.
Reliable Load & Speed Rating (105W): Built to safely support a maximum weight of 925 kg per tire and certified for sustained highway speeds up to 270 km/h with high heat resistance.
Technical PropertyStandard Specification & Direct ExplanationBrand / ManufacturerFirestone – Engineered under the global Bridgestone Group umbrellaPattern / FamilyRoadhawk 2 (RHAWK2) – Next-Gen Touring & SUV Performance SeriesApplication ClassSUV / Crossover Passenger Car TireSection Width255 mm – Expands the road contact patch for stable highway trackingAspect Ratio / Profile45% – Sporty profile delivering responsive steering and reliable cushioningInternal ConstructionRadial (R) – Fortified steel belts resisting thermal stress and stretchingLoad Range ClassXL (Extra Load) – Reinforced internal matrix engineered for heavier SUV payloadsLoad Index Rating105 – Heavy-duty capacity supporting a maximum weight of up to 925 kg per tireSpeed Rating IndexW – Internationally certified for safe and continuous operation up to 270 km/hInternal Tire TypeTL (Tubeless) – Standard inner-tube-free operating system
