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... my NEW Firestone Destination's ...

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by rbeezy, Nov 3, 2011.

  1. Nov 3, 2011 at 10:49 AM
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    rbeezy

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    bought Firestone Destination 265/75 16's a few days ago, thanks to a member on here. saw his pics (dont remember who it was, but he had before and after pics and it was all black) and like what i saw so i went ahead and got new shoes. better ride than the stock tires and pretty good price for some A/T's. heres a quick pic of the tires.....

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  2. Nov 3, 2011 at 2:39 PM
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    a buncha fuckin toyotas
    Done any wheeling with them yet?
     
  3. Nov 3, 2011 at 2:41 PM
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    Nah not yet, literally only had them on for 3 days. Planning to go wheeling when I have time away from work... Whenever that is
     
  4. Nov 4, 2011 at 12:31 AM
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    Nice tires they fill well well.
     
  5. Nov 5, 2011 at 10:54 AM
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    I'm getting these put on Sunday. What stock tires did you have? Are these quieter?

    Thanks,
    Ron
     
  6. Nov 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM
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    i had the stock Dunlop Grand Trek 245/75's. they're both quiet but my new Firestone's definitely ride smoother than the old stocks.
     
  7. Nov 5, 2011 at 11:03 AM
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    I have the same on my truck, except i have the white facing out, my next set wont though

    They have worked well for me so far, they have done well for the very limited amount of offroading that i do, but they did great in the snow last winter. Hopefully one of these days i will be able to go wheeling with it
     
  8. Nov 5, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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    Thanks!
     
  9. Nov 5, 2011 at 8:26 PM
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    I just got the same tires (except mine are 245) about a month ago. It snowed last week and they did great! I'm very happy with them. I saw about a 1-2 mpg decrease, but overall I think it's worth it for the added traction in the snow.
     
  10. Nov 6, 2011 at 1:44 AM
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    ya i was indecisive on whether or should do whiteout or blackout. couldnt make up my mind, so last minute i chose blackout
     
  11. Nov 6, 2011 at 2:17 AM
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    any rubbing with the front flaps....
     
  12. Nov 6, 2011 at 9:36 AM
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    nope
     
  13. Nov 6, 2011 at 9:41 AM
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    Decrease in mpg might be contributed to the winter blend of gas that should or is available now at the pump.

    OP, nice tires!
     

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