Firestone, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, has announced the Firestone Pathway AS, a new all-season touring tire aimed at everyday drivers. The tire will be available in 73 sizes, which Firestone says gives it the broadest vehicle coverage of any Firestone tire. It is backed by a 65,000-mile limited mileage warranty and is positioned around dependable performance, long tread life and value.
Leslie Sawyer, senior product design engineer at Bridgestone Americas, said most drivers want a tire they can depend on. According to Sawyer, the Pathway AS is designed to provide reliable performance and long-lasting value in everyday driving situations.
Size range shaped by consumer feedback
Firestone said consumer feedback played a central role in the tire's development, with attention to wet traction, tread life and ride comfort compared with the predecessor model. The company originally planned 48 sizes but added 25 during development, bringing the lineup to 73 sizes. Firestone says the expansion helps the tire reach nearly 77% of registered vehicles.
Tread life and all-season traction
The Pathway AS uses a tread compound designed for longevity, supported by additional sipes and an optimized see-through void. Firestone says these features help the tire wear more evenly and maintain traction over time. Deep interlocking 3D sipes are intended to provide traction in conditions ranging from light snow to dry and wet pavement.
In internal testing cited by Firestone, the Pathway AS showed an 18% reduction in wet braking distance compared with the Uniroyal Laredo HT, an 11.7% reduction compared with the Firestone All Season, and a 7.4% reduction compared with the Toyo Extensa AS2. Firestone also says the tire delivered shorter dry braking distances than six leading competitors in its testing.
Everyday performance and availability
Firestone says wear resistance supports long-lasting performance, while low rolling resistance contributes to fuel-efficient performance on internal combustion engine vehicles. The combination is intended to provide dependable all-season performance for routine driving. The new tire builds on the strengths of the previous model while addressing drivers' evolving needs, according to the company.
The Firestone Pathway AS is available now nationwide. The lineup includes fitments for popular vehicles such as the Toyota Camry, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Outback, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chevrolet Equinox.