Firestone tires
Bridgestone's value brand with an American racing heritage. Typically $80–$220 per tire.
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Firestone was founded by Harvey Firestone in Akron, Ohio in 1900 and supplied the first Ford Model T. It has been part of Bridgestone since 1988, and today it serves as Bridgestone's mainstream brand in the US, sold through the huge Firestone Complete Auto Care chain as well as most independent shops. Most Firestone passenger and light-truck tires are built in the same US plants as Bridgestone tires.
The lineup covers everyday needs at prices a step below Bridgestone. The WeatherGrip is a well-regarded all-weather tire with the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, the Destination LE3 is a long-wearing highway tire for crossovers and pickups, the Destination A/T2 is a solid all-terrain, and the Firehawk Indy 500 gives enthusiasts a summer tire with strong grip for the money. Firestone also makes the Winterforce 2 winter tire and the Transforce line for commercial trucks.
Warranties are fair: 65,000 to 70,000 miles on touring and highway models and a 90-day buy-and-try guarantee that mirrors Bridgestone's. Where Firestone falls short is refinement. The tires are generally a little louder than Bridgestone equivalents and do not have the newest compounds first. For the price, though, they are dependable and easy to find nationwide.
Retailer instant savings up to $200 on 4 Firestone tires
No separate national Firestone mail-in rebate confirmed for fall 2026. Tire Rack advertises up to $200 off a set of four Firestone tires and Mavis lists $100 instant + $50 online through 9/30/2026. Firestone Complete Auto Care stores usually run a $60-$100 prepaid card plus a Firestone (CFNA) credit-card bonus.
Firestone models worth buying
| Model | Type | Mileage warranty | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeatherGrip | All-Weather Tires | 65,000 mi | $120 | Commuters in snowy states who want 3PMSF traction on a budget. |
| Destination LE3 | Highway Truck & SUV Tires | 70,000 mi | $140 | Crossovers, SUVs and light pickups used mostly on pavement. |
| Destination A/T2 | All-Terrain Tires | 55,000 mi | $160 | Pickups and SUVs that see gravel roads and light trails but mostly highway. |
| Firehawk Indy 500 | Summer Tires | None | $130 | Affordable summer grip for Mustangs, Civics and other enthusiast cars. |
| All Season | All-Season Tires | 65,000 mi | $100 | Older sedans and minivans that need a basic, reliable all-season. |
| Winterforce 2 | Winter Tires | None | $100 | Drivers who need a studdable winter tire without paying Blizzak prices. |
Strengths
- WeatherGrip is one of the best-value all-weather tires
- Built in the same US plants as Bridgestone
- Nationwide Firestone Complete Auto Care network for service
Weaknesses
- Louder and less refined than Bridgestone equivalents
- Technology arrives a generation after the parent brand
Firestone as a company
Made in the US at: Graniteville, South Carolina; Aiken, South Carolina; Morrison, Tennessee; Wilson, North Carolina; Bloomington, Illinois; Des Moines, Iowa; Akron, Ohio.
Firestone was founded in Akron, Ohio in 1900 and is still one of the most widely distributed tire brands in the United States, run today from Bridgestone Americas' headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. Firestone passenger and light-truck tires are built in Bridgestone's US plants, its farm tires come from Des Moines, Iowa and its IndyCar race tires from Akron, Ohio. It is sold above all through Bridgestone's own retail chains - Firestone Complete Auto Care and Tires Plus - plus independent dealers and mass retailers such as Costco and Walmart.
Firestone is a brand, not a separate reporting company: every financial, workforce, plant and market-share figure here is for its owner, the Bridgestone group. All financial and workforce figures are Bridgestone Corporation group-level, not brand-level. Fiscal 2025 (January-December 2025): revenue JPY 4,429.5 billion, operating profit JPY 381.2 billion (8.6% of revenue); Bridgestone's own preferred measure, adjusted operating profit, was JPY 493.7 billion or 11.1% of revenue. Employees 115,716 at 31 December 2025 (Bridgestone ESG data). Yen amounts converted at 150 JPY = 1 USD, close to the 2025 calendar-year average of about 149.7. The plant count is Bridgestone's own figure of 72 tire plants as of December 2025 (out of roughly 120 plants and R&D sites in total). Market share and global rank are from Tire Business' Global Tire Report ranking published in 2025 and based on 2024 tire sales. Annual tire production in tonnes or units is not published by the company.
Firestone through the years
- 1900Harvey S. Firestone founded the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio.
- 1906Henry Ford chose Firestone to supply tires for Ford cars, beginning one of the longest supplier relationships in the auto industry.
- 1911Firestone tires won the first Indianapolis 500, the start of a racing record no other tire brand has matched.
- 1926Firestone began planting rubber in Liberia, and for decades the estate was the largest rubber plantation in the world.
- 1988Bridgestone acquired Firestone, and the brand has been part of the Japanese group ever since.
- 2000Firestone recalled 6.5 million tires fitted to Ford Explorers after tread-separation failures, one of the largest tire recalls in US history.
Did you know?
- Firestone has won the Indianapolis 500 more often than any other tire brand - it took the first race in 1911 and every winner from 1920 through 1966 rode on Firestones - and it is still the spec tire of the IndyCar series.
- Every Firestone Firehawk IndyCar race tire is built by hand at a small plant in Akron, Ohio that opened in 2022, the first new tire factory in Akron in more than 70 years.
- Harvey Firestone was a close friend of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, and Firestone has supplied Ford with tires since 1906.
Firestone tires: common questions
Is Firestone owned by Bridgestone?
Yes. Bridgestone bought Firestone in 1988 and runs both brands from its Nashville headquarters. Firestone is positioned as the value brand, with Bridgestone getting the newest technology first. Many Firestone tires are built in the same US plants as Bridgestone.
Are Firestone tires good quality?
They are solid mid-tier tires. The WeatherGrip and Destination LE3 in particular score well in owner reviews and independent tests. They are not as quiet or long-wearing as top-tier tires, but the gap is smaller than the price difference suggests for most drivers.
Where are Firestone tires made?
Most Firestone passenger and light-truck tires sold in the US are built in Bridgestone's plants in South Carolina, North Carolina, Iowa, Tennessee and Canada. Some sizes are imported from Mexico or Asia. The DOT code on the sidewall shows the plant.