An 'A-Z' Guide About Firestone Tyres

Tyres are an indispensable part of the car. With tyres comes speed and rage in the vehicle. Superior quality, durability, longevity, efficient performance and easy maintenance are few basic characteristics to fetch in a good quality tyre.

Firestone has been manufacturing one of the best automobile tyres for the last 120 years. Here is an A-Z guide about them.

History

Firestone was conceptualised in 1900 by Harvey Firestone in Ohio. It was in 1903 that the company rolled out its first pneumatic automobile tyre. Besides automobiles, the company also supplied tyres to formula one during the 1960s and today, and it is the sole tyre supplier for the IndyCar series.

Presently, Firestone tyres London is a private subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a Japanese company. Bridgestone had acquired Firestone in 1988, making it the world’s largest tyre and rubber company. The company also ranked number 1 in the 2018 global tyre company rankings.

Firestone Tyres

The company manufactures a wide variety of tyres ranging from all-season tyres to performance-based tyres.

1. All-season tyres: There are about 15 varieties available in this category. Destination LE3 is the flagship product of all-season tyres—ideal for SUVs and trucks. The most attractive features include sufficient traction, quick water drainage and optimal speed control irrespective of road conditions.

2. Summer tyres: Well tested for dry and wet conditions. Tyres in this category are flexibly designed with wide shoulder blocks to minimise irregular wear and smooth cornering. The wide elongated grooves in treads reduce hydroplaning. The Firehawk INDY 500 is an example of a passenger summer tyre.

3. Winter tyres: In places with heavy snowfall, firestone tyres are manufactured with cutting edge technology to provide maximum grip on the road and tread blocks are designed with directional grooves to ensure maximum traction force.

4. Passenger tyres: Designed with fuel fighter technology, passenger tyres have longer treadwear. They are honed with smooth-rolling techniques to minimise fuel consumption. Champion fuel fighter is one model which leads this game.

5. Performance tyres: Firehawk GTA-2 is a performance tyre for all seasons. It is equipped with broad shoulder blocks for efficient cornering, circumferential grooves and irregular tread to channelise water out from the tread block efficiently.

6. Touring tyre: Designed for all weather conditions and is 3 peak mountain snowflake certified. WeatherGrip tyre is one such beast to look out for.

7. Light/medium truck tyres: Includes 11 varieties. These tyres are engineered with traction tech, hydro grip technology and full-depth 3D sipes for efficient performance and smooth rides. Destination LE3 is the most appropriate choice in this arena for light/medium trucks or SUVs.

8. Miscellaneous: Firestone also manufactures crossover Car Tyres London which are honed for both routine and adventure rides. Traction tyres, mud terrain tyres, off-road tyres, and all-terrain tyres are built with noise-cancelling technology, durability and strength suitable for all seasons and all kinds of highways.

Special offers by Firestone

1. 90- day buy and try guarantee: Firestone promises to refund in case the customer is not satisfied with the product. The offer is subject to certain terms & conditions.

2. Tread Warranty by miles: The company offers a mile limited warranty offer for all products. For example, champion fuel fighter passenger tyres come with a 70,000-mile limited treadwear warranty, and Destination LE2 comes with a 60,000-mile warranty for a period of 5 years.

3. Unconditional warranty claim: This offer is available exclusively to people of certain countries such as India. It is considered only for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase of the product or up to 50% tread wear of the tyre, whichever is earlier.

Firestone is rapidly upscaling the tyre industry with its sustainable, dependable and durable products.