Firestone Destination M/T
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Hanging Rock--Roanoke County--Virginia
Thanks for the feedback.. I might expand this somewhat by asking your opinion about the BFG 285/70-R17 A/T KM2, same fit on the 7.5 rim.. The prices for the KM2 are quite close to the Firestone destination..( I guess)
Indeed you make a good point about the studding..This involves taking out the studs during summertime etc..
Thank you
Indeed you make a good point about the studding..This involves taking out the studs during summertime etc..
Thank you
I have them in a 305 70 16 and I like them. They work probablly work a little better than the Destination MT's (with out studs) in snow.
I would get the BFG AT KO for a extreme winter tire over either of these MT tires though.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: East Coast
Thanks for the feedback.. I might expand this somewhat by asking your opinion about the BFG 285/70-R17 A/T KM2, same fit on the 7.5 rim.. The prices for the KM2 are quite close to the Firestone destination..( I guess)
Indeed you make a good point about the studding..This involves taking out the studs during summertime etc..
Thank you
Indeed you make a good point about the studding..This involves taking out the studs during summertime etc..
Thank you
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Hanging Rock--Roanoke County--Virginia
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 25
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From: Hanging Rock--Roanoke County--Virginia
I think I went full circle with my tire research..All discussions ultimately are bringing me back to the KM2 (with siping, if the winter ice and snow behavior becomes an issue)
They are asking here $255 for a Destination M/T. ( I don't believe Discount Tire and/or Belle Tire are carrying these) Hence I have to deal with a Firestone outfit.
I think I see a decision in front of me...(KM/2 with siping).. I will get a good price at Discount Tire and they still have a rebate till the end of this month.. They also do siping for $ 10,00 per .. (Belle Tire is death set against siping..they claim it will ruin the tire, overheating, etc. May be the guy I talked to was somewhat "overheated" as well.. don't know..)
TNX agn for the feedback
They are asking here $255 for a Destination M/T. ( I don't believe Discount Tire and/or Belle Tire are carrying these) Hence I have to deal with a Firestone outfit.
I think I see a decision in front of me...(KM/2 with siping).. I will get a good price at Discount Tire and they still have a rebate till the end of this month.. They also do siping for $ 10,00 per .. (Belle Tire is death set against siping..they claim it will ruin the tire, overheating, etc. May be the guy I talked to was somewhat "overheated" as well.. don't know..)
TNX agn for the feedback
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Aurora, CO
Bridgestone/Firestone makes great tires. The destination LE, A/T, and M/T are all great tires. I put a set of Destination LEs on my sister's Cherokee and a set of A/Ts on my my fathers Ram. I don't work for Firestone or anything, but they're the best tires for the money IMO.
The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revos in had on my Cherokee were the best A/Ts I've ever run. By a long shot, and I've had a lot of A/Ts...
The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revos in had on my Cherokee were the best A/Ts I've ever run. By a long shot, and I've had a lot of A/Ts...
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
I think Firestone got a bad rap with some questionable lawsuits -- even so, if the M/T is any indication of what they're doing then Firestone definitely in the game.
I got mine from Tire Rack and no tire shop (including NTB & Discount) could touch the price, even when factoring in shipping. Discount gave the best price for mounting with lifetime balance/rotation. They'll even warantee them for a few bucks a tire! Can't beat that!
I got mine from Tire Rack and no tire shop (including NTB & Discount) could touch the price, even when factoring in shipping. Discount gave the best price for mounting with lifetime balance/rotation. They'll even warantee them for a few bucks a tire! Can't beat that!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Toronto, Ontario
I love my Destination MT's.
Quiet on the road (I actually wanted them to be louder than they are!) smooth even at 120kph, handle great and look great. We'll see how they perform when I get to hit the trails this year but based on reviews they should be awesome!
Quiet on the road (I actually wanted them to be louder than they are!) smooth even at 120kph, handle great and look great. We'll see how they perform when I get to hit the trails this year but based on reviews they should be awesome!
