Firestone Tire

Firestone is a pioneering company in tire mass production. Firestone Tires was founded in the year 1900 by Harvey Firestone. During that time, Firestone Tires used to supply pneumatic tires for wagons, buggies, and all other forms of wheeled transportation. It was only after a few years in operation that they saw potential to market tires for automobiles. When automobile giant Ford chose to use Firestone tires for their first mass-produced automobile, it was the start of a good business partnership with the two large companies.

Since then, Firestone became the tire for all kinds of truck. Selecting the right automobile to do a certain task entails selecting the right tire to do the job. This much was the regard given to Firestone tires. And it almost equal the same relevance given to engine and the power accesories.

So, how does a Firestone time works? The simple answer is this: You have found a good tire if its wears well and the has a optimum tread life. And Firestone tires are exactly that. Indeed, Firestone has a tire for every haul.

There are different types of hauling job that needs a set of good truck tires. And good truck tires are basically built for a specific axle position. For long distance hauls that averages more than 500 miles in one way,there are the Firestone FS590 PLUS, T575 and FS507. Provided you do minimal turns and stops at high speeds, this one can offer even tread wear as well as high mileage. On the other hand, Firestone FS560 Plus has always been a good choice for pick ups and delivery jobs. This tire average 250 miles one way then back, even With with frequent turning and stopping that rapidly wears the tire's tread.

For a more detailed take on Firestone tires, here are the different types of their truck tire line in line with the most requirement that users are looking for:

1. Urban and regional steering. FS560 PLUS is a tough-wearing premium steering tire. It is also the one that is ideal for local delivery services, including regional hauling. This tire has 19/32 inches of tread depth that is commonly perfect for long mileage. Its special tread is designed to resist side forces and maneuvering scrubs usually encountered in delivery operations.

2. Drive Radials. FD690 PLUS is ideal for long haul and regional haul. This tire is designed to provide excellent performance on both single and tandem drive axles. Its extra-deep 29/32 inches tread is specifically crafted for better original mileage. And it is also a solid shoulder tread so the weight of the vehicle is distributed evenly. This feature fights irregular wear. Its continous shoulder and aggressive center lugs are also there to provide excellent traction on both wet and dry weather conditions.

3.On and Off Highway Radials. The T819 is a rugged all-position regular service tire. The T831, on the other hand, is for the extreme service drive. T819 is designed for vehicles that mostly operate on and off the highways. It has a rugged design with a special groove that is shaped to resist stone retention in order to achieve longer mileage and retreadability. And as for its durability and excellent retread performance features, it is equipped with four steel belts and an all-steel casing ply. This tire also has a computer-designed tread that gives it excellent traction and durability, while reducing road noise. The T831 has an extra deep 31/32 inches tread for a long original tread life and excellent soft-surface traction. Its tread compound is made efficiently so as to resists cutting, chipping, and chunking. Its open shoulders and aggressive center lugs is there to provide an outstanding traction on and off the highway.