Shopping Firestone in Columbus? Columbus Tire Shop stocks and orders across the Firestone range for drivers in Columbus, OH. 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 Columbus
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 familiar American value-tier name for drivers who want a known brand without premium pricing. The lines cover everyday cars and minivans (All Season), SUVs (Destination LE3), pickups (Destination A/T2) and winter (WeatherGrip, Winterforce 2). Save money on the badge, never on matching the door-placard size and ratings.
A lower price only counts as a saving if the tire does the job. Firestone is aimed at drivers who want a name they already recognise at a price below the premium tier, and that is a sensible thing to want. What it does not promise is premium-tier tread life or the quietest touring ride.
Look elsewhere if those two things are what you are shopping for, or if your truck needs more than an all-terrain can give off-road. Within its range, Firestone covers a broad spread of ordinary vehicles.
Which Firestone line is right for what I drive?
For a car or minivan used for commuting and errands, All Season is the everyday all-season. SUV and crossover owners who stay mostly on highways should look at Destination LE3, the highway all-season. Pickups and SUVs that leave the pavement go to Destination A/T2, the all-terrain.
Drivers who care how the car feels in corners have two performance picks. Firehawk AS V2 is the performance all-season. Firehawk Indy 500 is the performance summer tire, so it belongs on a car that is parked or switched to another set once temperatures fall.
Should I buy winter tires or all-weather ones?
Columbus winters bring snow, and Firestone gives you two ways to handle it. WeatherGrip is an all-weather tire with a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating, so one set can stay on the car all year. Winterforce 2 is the budget-minded dedicated winter tire, which means a second set to store and a second mounting each season.
If you drive in snow regularly, the single set that carries the 3PMSF rating is simpler. If your winters are mostly cold and dry roads with the odd storm, a dedicated winter set may be more than you need.
Where should I not cut corners on a budget tire?
Buy to the door placard: the size, the load index and the speed rating printed there. A cheaper tire with a lower rating than the placard calls for is not a bargain. It is the wrong tire. Ignore what is stamped on the tires currently fitted, since a previous owner may have changed them.
Also read the DOT code on the sidewall. The last four digits give the week and year of manufacture. Cheap does not mean old, but it is worth asking to see the date before the tire is mounted so you know what you are paying for.
Treadwear warranties are generally pro-rated, meaning any credit is reduced by the tread already worn. Claims are usually turned down when the wear came from misalignment, low inflation, or curb and impact damage. The terms differ by line, so ask what applies to the Firestone line you are being quoted before you compare prices.
Is Firestone a good tire on a tight budget?
It is built for that buyer: a known name without a premium price. Expect value-tier trade-offs, such as less of the quiet-touring refinement and long tread life premium brands sell. Check the warranty terms for the specific line.
Is WeatherGrip a real winter tire?
It is an all-weather tire with a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating, which is a snow-capable certification, but it is not Firestone's dedicated winter line. That is Winterforce 2.
Can I use Firehawk Indy 500 all year?
No, it is a performance summer tire. Plan on a different set once winter arrives. Firehawk AS V2 is the performance all-season if you want one set.