I am planing on replacing the Geolanders (225/65 R17) before winter with something else. While here in Northern California 99% of my driving will be on dry or at most wet roads, I am looking for a bit more safety when going up the mountains.
Doing some research I came across the Firestone Desitnation LE 2, which is of a "Light truck Highway all-season" tire category. My concern is that it will degrade normal dry on-road performance and perhaps that this category in general is inferior to other choices like "Grand-Touring" or even "Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season". Please note this tire gets very good tirerack reviews in terms of noise, cornering etc.
Am I wrong or perhaps thinking too much about tire categories? Perhaps they are but a label and way of constructing tire compounds?
Do you have better suggestions?
Doing some research I came across the Firestone Desitnation LE 2, which is of a "Light truck Highway all-season" tire category. My concern is that it will degrade normal dry on-road performance and perhaps that this category in general is inferior to other choices like "Grand-Touring" or even "Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season". Please note this tire gets very good tirerack reviews in terms of noise, cornering etc.
Am I wrong or perhaps thinking too much about tire categories? Perhaps they are but a label and way of constructing tire compounds?
Do you have better suggestions?
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