Everyone knows the big names in the tire industry, but do you know all the manufacturers? As Google Trends data shows, the market in Canada is dominated by big players like Michelin and Goodyear. So for once, we wanted to give some love to brands that, despite their smaller volume, still offer quality products.
Today, it’s Firestone’s turn to be highlighted. It’s a homegrown company, founded in 1910 in Hamilton, Ontario. It was the brainchild of Harvey Firestone, who began building tires for his carriage in the 1890s. What launched the ingenious businessman’s career was his 1906 partnership with Henry Ford, who equipped his famous Model T with Firestone tires.
Since 1988, the Japanese firm Bridgestone has owned the company, but that hasn’t changed his priorities. Let us introduce you to three of their tires that will make you understand why even Henry Ford chose Firestone!
Firehawk INDY 500, for the sports fan in you
When you have a high-performance car, it’s only natural to want to optimize the experience! After all, a sports car is meant to be dynamic and to maximize driving pleasure. For that, you need the right tires. The Firehawk INDY 500 is made for powerful cars, offering incredible handling and one of the shortest braking distances on the market. Try them on a hairpin curve and you’ll feel the difference!
WeatherGrip, for more confidence on wet roads
Sometimes it’s not about performance, it’s about stability! Designed to provide maximum safety for all types of passenger cars, Firestone WeatherGrip tires are well balanced. They are known for their impressive longevity (backed by a 100,000 km warranty) and superior handling on snowy or wet roads. After all, they’re called WeatherGrip for a reason…
Destination A/T2, when you have an SUV
If you want to enjoy the quality of Firestone tires on your SUV or light truck, you’ll have to turn to Destination A/T2 tires, which are specialized for larger cars. However, they have the same advantages as the WeatherGrip tires: extraordinary road handling and a very long life. Their rolling resistance is also quite low for an SUV tire, which will undoubtedly reduce your gas consumption!
If one of these tires has piqued your interest, you’ve already come to the right place! All of these models are available now on blackcircles.ca, and at the best price too.
