Shopping Firestone in Detroit? Detroit Tire Shop stocks and orders across the Firestone range for drivers in Detroit, MI. The badge on the sidewall matters less than which line inside it suits how you actually drive, and what that line costs once it is on the car — so tell us the vehicle and the miles you put on it, and we will tell you which Firestone is worth your money and which one is not.
The Firestone range, by what each line is for
These are Firestone’s main current lines. Not every line comes in every size, so tell us the size off your sidewall and we will tell you which of these fit your car and what each one costs installed.
- All Season — everyday all-season for cars and minivans
- WeatherGrip — all-weather with a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating
- Firehawk AS V2 — performance all-season
- Firehawk Indy 500 — performance summer tire
- Destination LE3 — highway all-season for SUVs and crossovers
- Destination A/T2 — all-terrain for pickups and SUVs
- Winterforce 2 — budget-minded winter tire
What Firestone costs installed in Detroit
A Firestone price that is only the tire is not a price. Our quote is the out-the-door total: the tires, mounting, balancing, new valve stems or TPMS service kits, disposal of the old set, and tax. And before anything is mounted we read you the DOT code off the sidewall — the last four digits are the week and year that tire was built, because new is not a date.
Firestone is a value-tier American tire brand built for drivers who want a recognizable name without premium-tier pricing. Its range covers everyday all-season tires (All Season, WeatherGrip), two performance options (Firehawk AS V2, Firehawk Indy 500), highway and all-terrain truck/SUV tires (Destination LE3, Destination A/T2), and a dedicated winter tire, Winterforce 2.
Firestone's positioning is value: a familiar American name aimed at drivers who want a trusted brand without paying premium-tier pricing. That's a good fit for someone replacing a worn tire who wants confidence in a known name at a reasonable price. It's a worse fit for someone chasing the longest possible tread life or the quietest ride on long highway trips — those priorities point toward a different tier of tire entirely.
The lineup spans several driving profiles rather than one: everyday all-season car tires, two performance options, two truck-and-SUV tires split between highway and all-terrain use, and a dedicated winter tire for drivers who'd rather not compromise on ice and snow.
Which Firestone line actually matches the car and the season?
All Season and WeatherGrip are both built for sedans and minivans; the difference is that WeatherGrip carries a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating, so it's built to run through a Michigan winter on one set of tires rather than being swapped out seasonally. Winterforce 2 goes further the other direction — it's a dedicated winter tire, trading all-season versatility for maximum grip in cold and snow, for drivers willing to change tires twice a year.
The Firehawk AS V2 and Firehawk Indy 500 split a similar way on the performance side: AS V2 is an all-season tire that keeps working once the weather turns, while the Indy 500 is a summer-only tire built for grip and feel in warm conditions and should come off before the first snow.
- Destination LE3 — highway all-season, built for SUVs and crossovers that live mostly on pavement
- Destination A/T2 — all-terrain, built for pickups and SUVs that spend real time on gravel or light trail
What has to match before a Firestone goes on the car?
Check the size, load index and speed rating against the vehicle's door placard, not the tire currently mounted — a previous owner or a mismatched spare can leave the wrong numbers on the car. Then check the sidewall for the DOT code: the last four digits give the week and year the tire was built. A tire can sit in inventory for a while before it's sold, so ask what that date is before it's mounted, not after.
How does a Firestone treadwear warranty actually work?
Treadwear warranties are pro-rated against the tread remaining when a claim is made, not a flat refund, and they exclude damage the tire itself didn't cause — misalignment wear, underinflation, curb strikes, impact cuts. Terms differ by line, so ask which warranty terms apply to the specific line being quoted before buying, not after.
Is Firestone a good brand for winter in Detroit?
WeatherGrip is a severe-snow (3PMSF) rated all-season tire, built to handle a Michigan winter without a seasonal change. Winterforce 2 is a dedicated winter tire for drivers who'd rather run a tire built only for cold and snow and accept giving up all-season use the rest of the year.
What's the difference between the Firehawk AS V2 and the Firehawk Indy 500?
AS V2 is a performance all-season tire, so it keeps working once temperatures drop. The Indy 500 is a summer-only performance tire — it isn't built for cold or snow and should be swapped off before winter.
What's the difference between the Destination LE3 and the Destination A/T2?
LE3 is a highway all-season tire for SUVs and crossovers that stay mostly on pavement. A/T2 is an all-terrain tire for pickups and SUVs that need grip on gravel or light trail use, at some cost to on-road quiet.