Firestone, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, has introduced the Firestone Pathway AS, an all-season touring tire available in 73 sizes. The company said the lineup offers the broadest vehicle coverage of any Firestone tire and is backed by a 65,000-mile limited mileage warranty.
Designed for everyday drivers, the Pathway AS 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, and the new model is intended to deliver reliable performance and long-lasting value in routine driving situations.
Consumer feedback shaped the lineup
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 its predecessor. The company originally planned 48 sizes but added 25 more during development to broaden market coverage. The final 73-size lineup is intended to reach nearly 77% of registered vehicles, according to Firestone. The company described the tire as building on the strengths of the previous model while responding to drivers’ evolving needs.
Tread design targets year-round use
The tire uses a tread compound formulated for longevity, along with additional sipes and an optimized see-through void that Firestone says help the tire wear more evenly and maintain traction over time. Deep interlocking 3D sipes are designed to provide traction in conditions ranging from light snow to dry and wet pavement. The tread features are intended to balance traction and wear over the life of the tire.
Firestone reported results from internal testing comparing the Pathway AS with several competitors. The company said wet braking distance was 18% shorter than with the Uniroyal Laredo HT tire, 11.7% shorter than with the Firestone All Season tire and 7.4% shorter than with the Toyo Extensa AS2 tire. It also said the new tire delivered shorter dry braking distances than six leading competitors. These figures are company-reported internal test results and the announcement did not include detailed test procedures or conditions. The comparisons covered wet and dry braking, two areas the company highlighted in the launch materials.
In addition, Firestone said wear resistance supports long-lasting performance while low rolling resistance contributes to fuel-efficient performance on internal combustion engine vehicles. The company presents these characteristics as part of a balanced package for everyday all-season driving.
Availability and vehicle fitments
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.