Are Firestone tires good?

Are Firestone tires good?

Firestone offers several reputable options for performance, all-season, and highway tires. While it doesn’t boast quite the same reputation as Michelin or Goodyear, Firestone is well-regarded by tire industry experts.

Are Firestone tires as good as Michelin?

Cost: Firestone tires are cheaper than Michelin tires. For example, Firestone SUV tires are sold at a price of $169, while Michelin SUV tires cost $232. Durability: Firestone tires are not as durable as Michelin tires. Michelin tires can last as long as ten years, while Firestone tires can only last about three years.

How long do Firestone Destination AT tires last?

An all season tire designed for light duty pickups and SUVs. Owned by Bridgestone, the Firestone LE 2 is a high scoring tire with very good tread life of 65,000 miles to wearout based on CR’s test.

How loud are Firestone Destination tires?

These tires are viciously loud at speeds above 70mph on flat pavement. If you want to have a conversation with a passenger at 80 its next to impossible. That is the nature of an M/T.

Are Firestone tires made in USA?

More of those tires were manufactured in the U.S. than anywhere else (43 of 172). BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Cooper, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Kelly, Kumho, Michelin, Mickey Thompson, Nexen, Nitto, Toyo, and Yokohama currently manufacture tires here in America.

Is Firestone and Bridgestone the same?

Bridgestone merges Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, the second-largest US tire maker, for US$2.6 billion. Firestone announced plans to merge with Bridgestone U.S.A. Inc., to change its name to Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. Bridgestone participates in its first Formula 1® race.

Are Bridgestone and Firestone tires the same?

About Bridgestone The two companies merged in 1988 when Bridgestone Corporation purchased Firestone, transforming the companies’ combined operations into the world’s largest tire and rubber company.

Are Firestone Destination tires good in the snow?

These tires excels in rainy and wet roads, providing impressive traction and braking, while preventing hydroplaning. The wet handling is definitely the best feature of the Firestone Destination LE2. It’s not meant for snow and ice, and we don’t recommend using them in more than a small amount of snow or slush.

Are Firestone Destination MT2 good?

The M/T2 did a very good job keeping water channeled away from the tread while the face molded well to whatever surface it was against. We credit the improved traction and overall vehicle handling to the tire’s all-new tread compound, three-ply sidewall construction, and aggressive upper sidewall design.