Firestone tires

How to Choose Firestone Tires

Choose Firestone tires by identifying vehicle type and intended use first - the lineup covers passenger touring, all-weather, performance, SUV/truck highway and off-road, and dedicated winter categories, each served by a distinct product family. 

• Step 1 - Separate passenger from SUV and light truck use: Passenger tires - including the Firehawk performance line, WeatherGrip all-weather tire, and Champion touring models - are built around the load and handling demands of cars and crossovers. The Destination family is built for SUVs and light trucks with load ratings, tread designs, and construction suited to heavier vehicles and higher towing demands. Selecting a Destination tire for a passenger car, or a Firehawk for a truck, produces a mismatch regardless of size compatibility.
• Step 2 - Match terrain within the Destination family:  Firestone Destination LE3 is a highway and paved-surface touring tire for SUVs and crossovers.  Firestone Destination A/T2 covers mixed on- and off-road use where the vehicle sees gravel, dirt, and variable surfaces alongside regular highway driving. Destination X/T targets more demanding terrain with 3PMSF certification for severe snow conditions. These three models serve progressively different operating demands and are not interchangeable by size.
• Step 3 - Identify performance requirements within the passenger line: Firehawk Indy 500 is Firestone's UHP summer tire, prioritizing dry and wet grip over tread life. Firehawk AS sits in the performance all-season space for drivers who want handling capability without committing to a summer-only tire. For everyday touring where comfort and tread life matter more than peak grip, the Champion and WeatherGrip models are the appropriate starting point.
• Step 4 - Separate all-weather from dedicated winter use: The WeatherGrip is an all-weather tire carrying the 3PMSF certification - it is designed to remain on the vehicle year-round and handles moderate winter conditions without seasonal swapping. The  Firestone WinterForce 2 is a dedicated winter tire, mounted and removed seasonally, built for drivers who face sustained severe winter conditions where an all-weather compound is insufficient. These two products are not interchangeable and address different levels of winter severity.

Firestone's product families are well-defined by use case, making the selection process more straightforward than most brands at its price tier - provided the buyer starts with vehicle type and operating conditions before comparing models or sizes.

Popular Firestone Tire Sizes for Cars, SUVs & Light Trucks

The most common Firestone tire sizes include:

•  225/65R17 - compact crossover size, common on Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
•  235/60R18 - midsize crossover fitment, used on Ford Edge and Subaru Outback across multiple trim levels.
•  245/60R18 - crossover and SUV size, common on Honda Pilot and Ford Edge SEL and Limited configurations.
•  265/70R17- SUV and truck fitment, used on Toyota Tacoma and Jeep Grand Cherokee in base and mid-level trims.
•  275/55R20- full-size truck and SUV size, common on Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Tahoe.

Firestone - a Bridgestone brand since Bridgestone's acquisition in 1988 - carries strong daily-use and light truck replacement volume across North America. Its Destination LE3 and Destination A/T2 lines serve most of the crossover and truck demand shown here, while the WeatherGrip handles all-weather passenger and crossover replacement, and the Firehawk Indy 500 covers the performance sedan segment. Matching the specific Firestone product line to the vehicle's use case matters as much as matching the size - a Destination A/T2 and a Destination LE3 in the same size serve fundamentally different operating roles.

Because Firestone’s catalog ranges from highway-oriented crossover replacements to all-terrain truck fitments and lower-profile performance applications, wheel selection can influence ride quality, handling response, and load behavior depending on the product family involved. Drivers evaluating replacement or upgraded setups can browse compatible options through the NeoTires Wheels Section, while the Aftermarket Wheel Fitment Guide explains how wheel width, offset, and tire dimensions affect fitment, clearance, and overall driving characteristics.