Hey Guys,
I figured since I worked at Firestone Complete Autocare and know quite a bit about the tires they sell and the services they offer I would answer any questions you guys might have! I don't work there anymore so I dont really care if its good/bad. But, if you have any questions or experience with them I would like to know since it is relatively the same over the auto industry!
Tires:
First, Bridgestone (Japanese owned) is the parent company and owns Firestone, Tires Plus, Wheel Works, and a couple other tire/service companies.
Tire companies make VERY little off of tires. All of the profit comes from the BS of mounting, balancing, and installation. The mileage warranty is only good if you have the tires rotated regularly and either wear too fast or have a manufacture defect. Curbing a tire generally creates a bubble in the sidewall and we would not warranty the tire for a driver being stupid.
Primewell - This is Firestone Complete Autocares (FCA) value tire. They are made in China and the main focus is cheap cheap cheap. We never really had any quality problems with them.
* 830/860 are 40,000 mile all season tires car tires. One is directional and the other is bidirectional. They definitely lack sipes and technology to get rid of water and snow. Ride quality isn't going to be the best.
* PZ900 are also considered all season tires and are directional but that is bullcrap! They should only be used in summer....def not snow or anything else! I dont think mileage warrantys are offered.
* Valera Touring are 50,000 mile passenger tires and are slightly better than the 830/860.
* Valera HT are for trucks and even come in various load ratings. Plus, they come with a 50,000 mile warranty that even the Firestone transforce series do not! They are very heavy and I would recommend them.
I don't want to explain all the tires for BS/FS so if you have a question about specific ones or general costs or anything like that just ask away! Ill do my best to remember!
I figured since I worked at Firestone Complete Autocare and know quite a bit about the tires they sell and the services they offer I would answer any questions you guys might have! I don't work there anymore so I dont really care if its good/bad. But, if you have any questions or experience with them I would like to know since it is relatively the same over the auto industry!
Tires:
First, Bridgestone (Japanese owned) is the parent company and owns Firestone, Tires Plus, Wheel Works, and a couple other tire/service companies.
Tire companies make VERY little off of tires. All of the profit comes from the BS of mounting, balancing, and installation. The mileage warranty is only good if you have the tires rotated regularly and either wear too fast or have a manufacture defect. Curbing a tire generally creates a bubble in the sidewall and we would not warranty the tire for a driver being stupid.
Primewell - This is Firestone Complete Autocares (FCA) value tire. They are made in China and the main focus is cheap cheap cheap. We never really had any quality problems with them.
* 830/860 are 40,000 mile all season tires car tires. One is directional and the other is bidirectional. They definitely lack sipes and technology to get rid of water and snow. Ride quality isn't going to be the best.
* PZ900 are also considered all season tires and are directional but that is bullcrap! They should only be used in summer....def not snow or anything else! I dont think mileage warrantys are offered.
* Valera Touring are 50,000 mile passenger tires and are slightly better than the 830/860.
* Valera HT are for trucks and even come in various load ratings. Plus, they come with a 50,000 mile warranty that even the Firestone transforce series do not! They are very heavy and I would recommend them.
I don't want to explain all the tires for BS/FS so if you have a question about specific ones or general costs or anything like that just ask away! Ill do my best to remember!