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Firestone Vanhawk 3 Test Results

2026 1 publication

Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Firestone Vanhawk 3 averages a finish of 7th.

  • 1Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 7thAverage finish
  • 0%Field beaten on average
  • 1Publications

1 test in 2026

The latest test

2026 Summer Motorhome and Van Tire Test P7 of 7

Firestone Vanhawk 3 finished last overall despite some isolated strengths. It produced good dry braking distances and was the quietest tire for pass-by noise. Beyond that, wet-surface performance was consistently poor across all tests - braking, lateral grip, handling, and aquaplaning. Testers described the steering as vague and imprecise, and noted an audible droning sound during cornering caused by slip-angle noise. Rolling resistance is high. The combination of weak wet grip and indifferent steering behavior makes it hard to recommend for motorhome use where loaded weights and high centers of gravity demand dependable tire response.

Strong: Noise Weak: Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance Winner: Vredestein Comtrac 2+

Record by discipline

Where the Firestone Vanhawk 3 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Record by discipline
Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 1 P3 of 7 67% -
Dry Handling 1 P7 of 7 0% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P5 of 7 33% -
Wet
Wet Braking 1 P6 of 7 17% -
Wet Handling 1 P7 of 7 0% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P7 of 7 0% -
Wet Circle 1 P7 of 7 0% -
Straight Aqua 1 P5 of 7 33% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P6 of 7 17% -
Noise 1 P2 of 7 83% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 1 P6 of 7 17% -

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Against its own line
Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Firestone Vanhawk 2 Predecessor 0 - - -
Firestone Vanhawk 3 This tire 1 0 7th 0%

Every test, newest first 1

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 1 test
P7 of 7 Beat 0% of the field

2026 Summer Motorhome and Van Tire Test

Pro Mobil 225/75 R16 C

Firestone Vanhawk 3 finished last overall despite some isolated strengths. It produced good dry braking distances and was the quietest tire for pass-by noise. Beyond that, wet-surface performance was consistently poor across all tests - braking, lateral grip, handling, and aquaplaning. Testers described the steering as vague and imprecise, and noted an audible droning sound during cornering caused by slip-angle noise. Rolling resistance is high. The combination of weak wet grip and indifferent steering behavior makes it hard to recommend for motorhome use where loaded weights and high centers of gravity demand dependable tire response.

StrongNoise WeakDry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingWet CircleSubj. ComfortRolling Resistance WinnerVredestein Comtrac 2+

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