TCS <The-Central-Scrutinizer@p.o.b.o.x.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 06 Nov 2003 16:08:48 GMT, Caliban <caliban03nospam@earthlink.net> wrote:
>> "Gordon McGrew" <gRmEcMgOrVeEw@mindspring.com> wrote
>>> <caliban03nospam@earthlink.net> wrote:
>> snip but comments noted
>>> I would consider the manufacturer's recommendation to be the lower
>>> limit and the tire's maximum to be the upper limit. Anything in that
>>> range is a matter of personal preference. You seem to be aiming for
>>> maximum tread life which is fine.
>>
>> Pretty much. The previous tires were Firestone Affinitys, and I didn't get close
>> to their rated tread life. Raw age and foul weather driving likely contributed
>> (lots of little cracks could be seen), but I'm also wondering if keeping them at
>> 26 psi was yet another factor. Given how my car is usually loaded, maybe this
>> pressure is a bit low. I also paid a lot more for the Firestones in 1996 (around
>> $270 altogether, rated at 70k or 80k miles) than the Wal-Mart Goodyears I bought
>> Tuesday ($205 altogether, Viva 2 brand, something Goodyear makes just for
>> Wal-mart, rated at 60k miles I think). Dunno if that's Firestone mischief or
>> Wal-Mart's discounting or what. I do have the impression Goodyears are generally
>> superior to any Firestone brand, from general reading in the last few years.

> firestone tires are crap. You're lucky if you get more than a season
> out of a set.

Crap comapny, crap product, crap employees, crap management.
Do yourself a favor and steer clear of Firestone.

Andrew