Is the Firestone Vanhawk 3 a good tire?
The Firestone Vanhawk 3 appears in 1 independent comparative tire test in our database. Across those results it earns a Tire Lab Score of 85/100 — rated "Very Good" among Summer tires. The score is a weighted average of its per-category performance relative to the winner of each test it entered, so a tire only scores highly by beating strong competition rather than by appearing in easy tests.
Where it shines. Across published test rankings the Firestone Vanhawk 3 is consistently competitive in dry braking. In wet braking specifically it averages a #6.0 finish across 1 ranked result, including 0 outright wins. Wet braking is the single most safety-relevant number in any tire test, so it carries the heaviest weight in the score above.
Who should buy it. The Firestone Vanhawk 3 suits drivers who prioritise dry braking and do not face severe winter conditions. Before buying, check the size you need is actually offered — performance varies between sizes, and test results are published for one specific size at a time. The full test-by-test breakdown and price comparison below let you confirm both.
Tire Lab Score
Weighted average of this tire's per-category performance scores (100 = matched the test winner). Higher is better.
⚠️ Mileage data unavailable – scored at segment median (68/100)
Score Weighting
Performance Achievements
Evidence · 1 test▾
Wet Braking placings from independent published tire tests.
Evidence · 1 test▾
Dry Braking placings from independent published tire tests.
Evidence · 1 test▾
Noise & Comfort placings from independent published tire tests.
Evidence · 1 test▾
Efficiency placings from independent published tire tests.
Tire Lab analysis reviewed by Dr Edwin Pang — PhD in mechanical engineering, close to 10 years in the tire industry, including 5 years at a leading tire R&D headquarters in Hannover.
1 v 1 Comparisons
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