Firestone is a tire manufacturer founded back in 1900, in Akron, Ohio, which is well-renowned for its quality, reliable and affordable tires. In 1988 the Firestone was bought by the Japanese brand Bridgestone. Currently, Firestone continues to operate as a subsidiary of Bridgestone.
An important part of Firestone’s history is its connection with the Ford Motor Company. The company’s founder, Harvey Firestone, developed a close friendship with Henry Ford, which helped establish Firestone as the original equipment supplier for Ford vehicles. Today, Firestone manufactures a broad selection of tires for passenger cars, SUVs, and trucks.
To cover the maximum part of the market, Firestone creates tires to fulfill several different consumer needs:
All-Season Tires: Designed to provide a balanced performance in various weather conditions, including wet and dry roads, making them ideal for year-round use.
All-Weather Tires: Offering enhanced performance in snowy or icy conditions while retaining the versatility of all-season tires.
Touring Tires: Delivering a smooth, comfortable ride with reduced road noise, perfect for long-distance travel and everyday driving.
Ultra-High-Performance Tires: Engineered for sports cars and performance-oriented vehicles, these tires offer excellent handling, traction, and stability at higher speeds.
Off-Road Tires: Built to tackle rugged terrains with advanced tread designs that provide superior grip and durability for off-road adventures.
All-Terrain Tires: Versatile tires that combine the durability of off-road models with the comfort of on-road tires, suitable for those who need both on-road comfort and off-road capability.
Firestone Destination M/T2 is meant for truck and SUV owners who are looking for the best off-road experience. This model comes with a new cut-resistant tread compound and a 3-ply sidewall construction designed to add extra strength and durability. Firestone has created more aggressive lugs in the upper sidewall of the tire. This model is available in a wide range of 15 to 20 inches.
The Firestone All-Season is considered the most affordable all-season tire from Firestone's lineup. This model has the main purpose to fit all types of minivans, coupes, sedans, and crossovers. The All Season model uses a special tread compound with a unique tread design to enhance its performance when it comes to both wet and dry roads. The All Season aims to be the most long-lasting model from its range offering a more than 65,000-mile tread warranty. This tire is available from 14 to 20-inch sizes, and sports either a T or H-speed rating.