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Firestone Destination AT

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Installed today. Twenty miles - I hit the grocery store on the way home - no review.

 

I will say they look exactly as I was hoping. Moderately aggressive, very attractive on this truck. Stock size.

 

I don't see much written about this tire. I guess I'm surprised.

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For those of us that want an upgrade in appearance/function but don't want to go crazy, this is it. Took me 24 hours to conclude this.

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Any updates?

How are you liking this tire?

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I had these on my Trailblazer. Put about 50K on them, then I started to get some weird noise out of my front right. Thought it was my CV or something, replaced basically all my front end stuff..... then decided to rotate my tires one last time.. it followed that tire.. :D

 

I didn't have to worry about struts, etc on my front end for a while now.. :D

 

I currently have 22" on my truck. I was looking at getting some 18" and putting these on there as well to use for winter. But I see a lot of members putting K02 on...

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I've now put a couple thousand miles.

 

As quiet as the GY GS-A and Bridge Alenza Plus. The Alenza had great wet and dry traction and the Destination is just as good in all respects. We've had monsoons around here lately, 100% confidence inspiring. And as I said, they look just exactly like every other moderate AT from 5 feet. Within five feet, you can read the sidewall. Only difference is the printing on the side.

 

My 3rd set - Jeep, F150 and now my Sierra. Yes. Price them out, Get a set and let us know.

 

No, I don't work for Firestone.

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