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Prices Include Fitting, Balancing and Eco Tax
GREAT TYRES - GREAT PRICES
+ TRUSTED EXPERT FITTING
From step one, to step done. Simply a better experience for tyre replacement.
Prices Include Fitting, Balancing and Eco Tax
Firestone ROADHAWK 2: Engineered for Longevity and Wet Weather Control 16"
102,00 € - 245,00 €
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Quick Guide to Markings & Features
- XL: Extra Load – Reinforced sidewalls for heavier loads, common in modern hatchbacks and SUVs.
- MFS: Rim Guard – Maximum Flange Shield (or similar "with rim protection" feature) to help protect alloy wheels from kerb damage.
- NanoPro-Tech™: Advanced compound technology that reduces energy loss and heat generation for superior wear life and fuel efficiency.
- ENLITEN Technology: Reduces tyre weight and rolling resistance, making it fully compatible with electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Wet Grip ‘A’: The highest possible safety rating for stopping distances on rainy roads.
Popular Vehicles for these 16" Sizes
These 16-inch sizes fit a wide array of passenger cars, crossovers, and SUVs popular in the Irish market:
Passenger Cars (Saloons, Hatches, Estates):
- Volkswagen Golf / Passat: Ireland's best-selling cars, benefiting from the 'A' wet grip rating and durability on daily commutes.
- Ford Focus / Mondeo: Popular family hatchbacks and saloons that require reliable all-weather grip and long mileage performance.
- Skoda Octavia / Superb: Common, practical choices for high-mileage drivers across Ireland, often in estate format.
- Toyota Corolla / Auris: Reliable Japanese models matching well with the tyre's longevity and safety features.
- Opel Astra / Insignia: Versatile options that leverage the ROADHAWK 2's robust construction for varied Irish road conditions.
SUV / CUVs:
- Hyundai Tucson / Kia Sportage: Ireland's best-selling CUVs, benefiting from robust XL construction and enhanced tread life.
- Nissan Qashqai / Juke: Extremely popular compact crossovers, ideal for urban and suburban Irish driving.
- Dacia Duster: Budget-friendly SUV matching the tyre's practicality and excellent durability.
- BMW X1: Entry-level premium CUV that benefits from the MFS rim protection and 'A' wet grip score.
Summer vs All Season Tyres & The Irish Climate
Summer tyres use specialized hard compounds for maximum dry/wet precision above 7°C. In Ireland’s temperate climate, the Firestone ROADHAWK 2 is a favourite for its ability to clear surface water rapidly via deep longitudinal grooves, providing "A-rated" safety during Atlantic rain spells while maintaining excellent stability during milder spells.
Load and Speed Rating
The load index is a numerical code for the maximum weight (kg) a single tyre can safely support. The speed rating, shown as a letter, indicates the maximum speed (kph) it can maintain. Always match or exceed manufacturer specifications found on the door pillar or manual; never fit tyres with lower ratings than recommended.
Quick Reference Guide
- Check your requirements: You can find the specific requirements for your vehicle on the tyre information plate (usually located on the driver-side door pillar) or in the owner's manual.
- Replacement rule: It is vital never to fit a tyre with a lower load index or speed rating than those recommended by the manufacturer.
- Common Ratings: Standard ratings include T (190 kph), H (210 kph), and V (240 kph). You can view a full conversion table below..
Popular 16" Firestone ROADHAWK 2 Sizes (with Rim Protection)
- 195, 45, R16, 84V, XL, MFS
- 195, 55, R16, 87H
- 195, 55, R16, 91V, XL, MFS
- 205, 45, R16, 87W, XL, MFS
- 205, 55, R16, 91V
- 205, 55, R16, 91H
- 205, 55, R16, 94W, XL, MFS
- 205, 60, R16, 92V
- 205, 60, R16, 96V, XL, MFS
- 215, 55, R16, 97W, XL, MFS
- 215, 60, R16, 99V, XL, MFS
- 215, 65, R16, 102V, XL, MFS (SUV/CUV
