Firestone, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, has announced the Firestone Pathway AS, an all-season touring tire developed for everyday drivers and offered in 73 sizes. The company said the lineup provides the broadest vehicle coverage of any Firestone tire and is backed by a 65,000-mile limited mileage warranty. The tire is available now nationwide, with the announcement made in Nashville, Tennessee.
Firestone is positioning the Pathway AS around dependable performance, long tread life and value. Leslie Sawyer, senior product design engineer at Bridgestone Americas, said in a statement that most drivers want a tire they can depend on, and that the Pathway AS is designed to deliver reliable performance and long-lasting value, giving drivers confidence in everyday driving situations.
Consumer input shaped the size range
Firestone said consumer feedback played a pivotal role in shaping the development of the Pathway AS, with a focus on improving wet traction, tread life and ride comfort compared with its predecessor. The original plan called for 48 sizes; the lineup was expanded by 25 additional sizes during development to maximize market coverage. Firestone said the broader range helps it reach nearly 77% of registered vehicles.
Tread life and year-round traction
According to Firestone, the tire is built to perform throughout its 65,000-mile limited mileage warranty thanks to a tread compound designed for longevity. Additional sipes and an optimized see-through void are intended to help the tire wear more evenly and maintain traction over time. Deep interlocking 3D sipes are designed to provide dependable traction across a range of weather conditions, from light snow to dry and wet pavement. The company said the new model builds on the strengths of the previous tire while addressing drivers' evolving needs.
Company-reported braking tests
In internal testing cited by Firestone, the Pathway AS demonstrated an 18% reduction in wet braking distance compared with the Uniroyal Laredo HT tire and an 11.7% reduction versus the Firestone All Season tire. Against the Toyo Extensa AS2 tire, Firestone reported a 7.4% reduction in wet braking. The company also said the tire recorded shorter dry braking distances than six leading competitors. These are company-reported internal test results; the announcement did not disclose detailed test procedures, vehicle applications or independently verified figures.
Everyday performance
Firestone said wear resistance helps support long-lasting performance, while low rolling resistance contributes to fuel-efficient performance on internal combustion engine vehicles. Together, the company said, these characteristics are intended to provide dependable all-season performance for everyday driving.
Fitments and availability
The Pathway AS is available now nationwide, and the lineup includes fitments for many of today's most popular vehicles, including the Toyota Camry, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Outback, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chevrolet Equinox.