Firestone, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, has announced the Pathway AS, a new all-season touring tire available in 73 sizes. The company says 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 combines dependable performance, long tread life and value, according to Firestone. Leslie Sawyer, senior product design engineer at Bridgestone Americas, said most drivers want a tire they can depend on, and that the new tire is designed to deliver reliable performance and long-lasting value in everyday driving situations.
Consumer feedback played a central role in shaping the tire, with Firestone focusing on improving wet traction, tread life and ride comfort compared with the predecessor model. The company originally planned 48 sizes but added 25 during development, bringing the total to 73 and helping Firestone reach nearly 77% of registered vehicles.
Features and internal testing
Firestone says the Pathway AS is built to perform throughout its 65,000-mile limited mileage warranty through a tread compound designed for longevity. Additional sipes and an optimized see-through void help the tire wear more evenly and maintain traction over time, the company says. Deep interlocking 3D sipes are intended to provide dependable traction in conditions ranging from light snow to dry and wet pavement.
In internal testing, Firestone reports an 18% reduction in wet braking distance for the Pathway AS compared with the Uniroyal Laredo HT, an 11.7% reduction compared with the Firestone All Season, and a 7.4% reduction compared with the Toyo Extensa AS2. The company also says the tire delivered shorter dry braking distances than six leading competitors. These figures are company-reported internal test results and are not presented as independent findings.
Everyday performance and availability
Firestone says wear resistance helps support long-lasting performance, while low rolling resistance contributes to fuel-efficient performance on internal combustion engine vehicles. Together, the company says, these features provide dependable all-season performance for everyday driving.
- Long tread life: A longevity-focused tread compound, additional sipes and optimized see-through void are designed to promote even wear and maintain traction over time.
- Year-round reliability: Deep interlocking 3D sipes are intended to support traction in light snow, dry pavement and wet conditions.
- Everyday performance: Wear resistance and low rolling resistance are positioned to support long-lasting performance and fuel efficiency on internal combustion engine vehicles.
The new tire is available now nationwide. The lineup includes fitments for many popular vehicles, including the Toyota Camry, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Outback, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chevrolet Equinox.