Firestone WeatherGrip

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This tire LOOKS like a regular full on winter tire ... must have a harder compound though, for a 65 k tread wear warranty. The ALL WEATHER category seems to be the hot ticket of late.

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MIchelin-esque sipes.

Looks Retro
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I am considering Firehawk AS on the Subaru as the Yokos are mega dollars.

I think Tire Rack liked 'em in a comparo also ..

Firestone Winterforce is a full on winter tire. That aint. Unless you are in Georgia or Tenn.

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If Bridgestone (... what Firestone actually is these days...) has mastered the chemistry of sticky yet high-miles rubber compounds like Michelin has with their long-wearing Xice3 & CrossClimate, then this tire is the new technology we've been waiting for.

I used to live in Akron, and the only real Firestone tires were made there in what is now a Spaghetti Warehouse, not kidding, in the original Firestone factory.
 
Depending on reviews, I could see those going on my Subaru after it gets the OE set worn out. Should work well in the mild "soft roading" i occasionally do with it without going a full all terrain tire.

And still running winters, of course.

Granted, I never had great luck with Firestone tires
 
Thanks for posting, hadn't seen those come out yet. Bridgestone's been a little slow to get on the "All Weather" tire bandwagon, hopefully that's for good reason. I thin All Weather tires may be my next set, saving me from the semi-yearly winter tire swap.
 
Originally Posted by Miller88
Depending on reviews, I could see those going on my Subaru after it gets the OE set worn out. Should work well in the mild "soft roading" i occasionally do with it without going a full all terrain tire.

And still running winters, of course.

Granted, I never had great luck with Firestone tires

I think the "all-weather" tire trend was targeted at Subaru and Audi owners. Cars that have good AWD systems but the owners don't want to swap out to a true winter tire. They want something more than a all-season.
 
Originally Posted by nthach

I think the "all-weather" tire trend was targeted at Subaru and Audi owners. Cars that have good AWD systems but the owners don't want to swap out to a true winter tire. They want something more than a all-season.


Also became popular once Quebec and other places started requiring winter tires. These all-weather tires have the official symbol and are legally considered winter tires
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https://www.tirereview.com/bridgest...ncluding-first-all-weather-touring-tire/

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Bridgestone Director of Consumer Product Strategy for the U.S. and Canada Robert Saul said nearly all products in the Firestone family of tires have been upgraded over the past three years, and Bridgestone is on track to have 100% of its consumer tire portfolio across both the Bridgestone and Firestone brands either upgraded or replaced by next year....

The Firestone WeatherGrip touring tire - which is Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake certified and designed to provide control in wet and snowy conditions - was just released in May after the company's leadership recognized a gap in the Firestone portfolio, said Marcus Crews, tire education specialist for Bridgestone Americas. "Customers asked the question ‘why can't I get that winter performance and keep that tire on year-round without having to put winter tires on?'" ...

"It's got Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake certified winter performance, which by and large is going to be better than an all-season tire in the snow, but it's not a dedicated winter tire because it's got to be a four-season product," Saul said. "In other words, you're going to put this on your vehicle and leave it on year-round. Most people who buy winter tires switch back and forth each season because they need winter tire traction in ice, slush and snow all winter long."

The Firestone WeatherGrip is being released with two technology packages:

HydroGrip Package: The Firestone WeatherGrip was engineered to include full-depth grooves and open shoulder slots to help provide enhanced water evacuation, as well as a rounded footprint that helps reduce the risk of hydroplaning.

TractionTech Package: The tire's 3-D interlocking sipes create more edges for enhanced snow and wet performance, as well as a full-depth tread design, help to maintain the WeatherGrip's lifespan over its 65,000-mile limited warranty.

The Firestone WeatherGrip is available in 33 sizes to fit more than 60% of the sedans and CUVs on the road today, Bridgestone says. Top fitments include the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima and Honda Civic.
 
Originally Posted by nthach
Originally Posted by Miller88
Depending on reviews, I could see those going on my Subaru after it gets the OE set worn out. Should work well in the mild "soft roading" i occasionally do with it without going a full all terrain tire.

And still running winters, of course.

Granted, I never had great luck with Firestone tires

I think the "all-weather" tire trend was targeted at Subaru and Audi owners. Cars that have good AWD systems but the owners don't want to swap out to a true winter tire. They want something more than a all-season.


They were really targeted to areas that required winter tires (3PMS) during the winter, for citizens that do not have the capability to store 2 sets of wheels.

For example, in the Quebec province, where they have the mandatory winter tire law, in Montreal, houses don't have much in terms of storage until you move into the suburbs, and especially true for people that rent apartments. So tires like the Hankook Optimo 4S (which is not available in the USA) was targeted to those people.

Subaru owners think they don't need snow tires due to their superior symmetrical AWD system (thanks to superior advertising from Subaru marketing)
 
Originally Posted by nthach
Originally Posted by Miller88
Depending on reviews, I could see those going on my Subaru after it gets the OE set worn out. Should work well in the mild "soft roading" i occasionally do with it without going a full all terrain tire.

And still running winters, of course.

Granted, I never had great luck with Firestone tires

I think the "all-weather" tire trend was targeted at Subaru and Audi owners. Cars that have good AWD systems but the owners don't want to swap out to a true winter tire. They want something more than a all-season.


IMHO All-Weather tires are targeted at people who don't want to spend on winter tire set for either lack of storage, desire to do tire changes, living in areas with short snow season and/or overall cost. Basically city folks leaving in apartments.
 
Originally Posted by dubber09
Originally Posted by nthach
Originally Posted by Miller88
Depending on reviews, I could see those going on my Subaru after it gets the OE set worn out. Should work well in the mild "soft roading" i occasionally do with it without going a full all terrain tire.

And still running winters, of course.

Granted, I never had great luck with Firestone tires

I think the "all-weather" tire trend was targeted at Subaru and Audi owners. Cars that have good AWD systems but the owners don't want to swap out to a true winter tire. They want something more than a all-season.


IMHO All-Weather tires are targeted at people who don't want to spend on winter tire set for either lack of storage, desire to do tire changes, living in areas with short snow season and/or overall cost. Basically city folks leaving in apartments.


I don't live in an apartment, or in a big city. We get maybe a week of snow every year. And my vehicle has AWD. So spend the money for another set of wheels and tires for one week a year? Especially when some of the all weather tires test out better in the snow that some dedicated winter tire.
 
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Originally Posted by dubber09
Originally Posted by nthach
Originally Posted by Miller88
Depending on reviews, I could see those going on my Subaru after it gets the OE set worn out. Should work well in the mild "soft roading" i occasionally do with it without going a full all terrain tire.

And still running winters, of course.

Granted, I never had great luck with Firestone tires

I think the "all-weather" tire trend was targeted at Subaru and Audi owners. Cars that have good AWD systems but the owners don't want to swap out to a true winter tire. They want something more than a all-season.


IMHO All-Weather tires are targeted at people who don't want to spend on winter tire set for either lack of storage, desire to do tire changes, living in areas with short snow season and/or overall cost. Basically city folks leaving in apartments.


I don't live in an apartment, or in a big city. We get maybe a week of snow every year. And my vehicle has AWD. So spend the money for another set of wheels and tires for one week a year? Especially when some of the all weather tires test out better in the snow that some dedicated winter tire.

Same boat is same. I'm probably g oing with the CrossContact LX25's, but am looking at other options, too.
 
Originally Posted by krzyss
I guess AWD makes your vehicle stop better.

KrzyÅ›

No, it just gets us up hills better.
 
Yes it has 65,000 treadlife warranty, and the tires does look good also makes the vehicle feel new...
 
When I first saw them my thought was they look a LOT like the Continental WinterContact SI that I'm running on Pilot and Sonata. I'd like to see some tests and reviews. Sonata needs new shoes for spring the Michelin Primacy's are getting really poor in rain (and still have 5-6/32"). I think the center rib is what first grabbed my attention.

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