Best Firestone Tire for 2002 Explorer XLS - On road only

[noles4life002]

Firestone is having a huge you pay what we pay plus a buck deal this weekend and I am looking to replace tires on my wife's explorer. I want something good in rain and snow. Right now I'm leaning towards the Destination A/T's, because I've read such good reviews on tirerack. Anyone have an opinions/suggestions? Just to let you know Firestone is offering 235 70 16's Destination A/T's for $440 out the door in Michigan. This is roughly 36% savings over their current price.

 

[CALDWELL]

stay away from the FIRESTONE DESTINATION LE's...


they attract nails lol... found out today that i have 1 nail in both rear tires...

awesome !

 

[noles4life002]

stay away from the FIRESTONE DESTINATION LE's...


they attract nails lol... found out today that i have 1 nail in both rear tires...

awesome !

el oh el
attract nails? sounds like someone was driving where they shouldn't have It's crazy that pointed metal can lodge itself into rubber.

 

[CALDWELL]

on a serious note, about these tires... they were put on my X brand new when i bought it... August 2009... ive put 19,000 miles on them, and they are wearing very fast...

i keep the tire pressure @ 46 psi... Tire says 45 psi...


i will say that i was quite suprised how they did with the 2 feet of snow we had here in Philly, considering how much wear they have...


def looking into some new rubber soon...

 

[mhamric]

I've never been a fan of the Destinations. I had them for a while and imho, they aren't worth the time it takes to have them put on. Not sure what else Firestone has, not too big of a fan of their tires...I like the General Grabbers, they seem to be a very good tire at a decent price.

 

[X6StringerX]

Caldwell, you're not supposed to run that much air in the tire. That is the maximum pressure rating and is also the reason why your tires are wearing so fast. Take a peak at the sticker on the inside of your driver's door. I suspect it says the recommended psi is somewhere between 32-35.

 

[noles4life002]

Bridgestone name is included in this deal. Maybe I should look there?

 

[jrford]

A/T will be better in snow for sure. . . .i almost bought those but i went with Michelin
LTX A/T's. . .200 a pop. I had a heep with over 70k on them and there was still tread left. I had to replace them because two had bead leaks, Alum Rim corrosion, and one was cupped due to bad ball joints. . .they still had 4/32's left.

 

[RickM]

My opinion here: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=266748

FWIW, I found the Destinations very acceptable in the snow.

 

[noles4life002]

Anyone comment on Bridgestone Dueller A/T Revo 2's? I found a few review websites saying that they may be the best on road severe weather tire.

 

[CALDWELL]

3 friends @ my fire house bought them for their F-150's in a group buy type deal, just before the big storm that the north est got a month ago... they all were very satisfied from what they told me... they all went from factory bfg rugged trails 31's to dueler revo 2 33's...

 

[toocalm]

I have the Dueller A/T Revo on my ex and I love them...great traction in the snow and on the sand, smooth and quiet ride from them also. Highly recommend them.