Part of the snow experience is how well sorted the truck is. I have a 22 2500 and it’s the most planted truck I’ve owned. It just tracks great and gives a very good experience going down the road in the snow.
I’ve had these on my F150 285/60/20 34”..for the last couple years, love them.. they wear great, great traction, very quiet. Best tire I’ve put on the truck, still look brand new
I’ve owned this XT tire for +2 years on my 2020 Chevy 2500 here in Alberta and these tires have amazed me. As quiet as my Michelin mild terrain Defender M/S’s on both gravel roads and highways and I did not notice any fuel efficiency penalty (bonus) . Add to that is the cushioned feel on gravel and again, a quiet tire. Great grip of course without question. Sipes are all the way down and serrated edges on each block I’m sure helps a lot in mud, snow, etc. a Sleeper of a tire. Should be on the short list for anyone with a truck.
Great review! My experience exactly. These tires just grip on snow like nobody's business. My friend asked me last winter if I was having fun in all the snow; I had to be honest and say "no dammit, these tires have too much traction to slide around and have fun"!
I never had any luck with Firestone tires period . Always liked Michelin’s, but they changed their rubber formula recently . Had few issues . Good luck stay safe!
That looked like some fun driving. Great scenery too, with all that snow. I can't imagine having that much snow around my house. We keep our snow up in the mountains and just use it for skiing. 😏
I've been really happy with these. I've bought two sets and I'm going to get a set for my new truck. Our local shop sells a ton of these and we get 300" of snow. They are surprisingly quiet for an AT tire.
Good evening, like your videos. I had a set of those same Firestone that you have on your GM on my 2017 F350. I didn't like them, not enough traction for me in the snow or on the dirt roads. I'm running the general a/t and they are working good. I drive over snowy mountain passes here in Colorado. Good luck with those Firestones. Can't wait to see more of your videos.
I'm sold, thank you! Just bought a new Silverado 2500 HD, and I'm not confident that the Michelins that came with it will be any good for a Manitoba winter. I'll be booking a tire change for October! Thanks again for your insight.
as usual you are giving me anxiety driving so fast on those snow covered roads hahaha. thanks as always; love your videos : ) Ohio thanks you for keeping your snow up there this year lol
Appreciate the video and the comments throughout the video as well. I’m getting a set of these installed this weekend. But yes I agree, we need more real people (not salesmen) doing honest reviews on tires for the winter
I've said for years the Firestone Destinations are great tires. The terra tracs where the worst tires I've ever had. I've had the best luck with the Michelin Defender ltx, they wear a little quick but man great traction.
I've been watching these tires since they came out trying to find something to run in snow of MN but still have good wear and manners on the highway. Love my Duratracs for winter but too soft for year round use. I usually just switch back and forth between winter and summer tires. Might be a good option with these
The falken wildpeak at3's are pretty well reviewed for snow and pretty popular around here. They give you 18.5 32nds tread to start off so should give good wear life. Alignment and rotation is key of course with attention to your suspension components. You can get a lifetime alignment at firestone to make it easy.
Thank you for the review - both your comments on these tires and the reviews it has promoted below has helped me make a decision on these XT's. I have a new-to-me 2004 2500HD (older than most of yours, but low miles) that I'll use for plowing this year. It has a 5yo set of duratracs on it now - they have ~9/32 of tread, but are slippery as heck in the snow (probably because of their age). I haven't had to plow yet, but I'm convinced after a few light snows that we've had that I clearly need new tires. I'm going to give these a shot over the BFG K02's that I was previously considering. Thx!
I’m out plowing now we got a quick 5 inches. First time plowing this season I was just thinking to myself man I need new tires. And this video pops up haha
Pick up a nice set of steel or alloy rims from a salvage yard for 2-3 hundred bucks and put dedicated snows tires on them. You can even run studs if you need if they allow them where your at.
Yup I like them to up north of new Brunswick know I'm trying the tires at Canadian tire they have warranty one and I will get my next pair of tires for less then 200$ for 4 new tires 😉
Appriciate the review. I’m doing research about a year or two in advance. I have been looking at KO2, discover xlt, duratracs, these, and a few others. Not sure what I will go with, but these are looking good to me right now.
I got the AT2 on his recommendation for my Ram 2500, crap tire if you ask me for snow and they hate the ice. If tires don’t have any sipes, you can forget about traction on ice.
@@harleyhoracio1 I have em on my f150 and they have been great. Had ‘em on my 1500 Silverado and they were good too. I do lots of snow driving and driving over mountain passes. Maybe I just haven’t experienced something incredible
@@Durataur I would think with the weight diff between our trucks, mine should do a lot better than what I’ve experienced. They don’t wear out either, so I’m stuck with them and have to use a lot of caution.
Definitely appreciate you taking the time to make this review. Trying to do some research to figure out what I wanna put on my 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4wd when I go to get tires for it and have been considering these tires.
I’m eager to see slick/packed snow reviews of the new Yokohama Geolander AT XD. They’re aggressive to the point of a hybrid with a pattern that looks great for mud, but packed with middle bites and sipping like these to compensate and create good winter traction. You should try them. But so far these are my favorite ATs for such indeed!
Just bought some cooper discover at3 xlt. I've had them in the past, and they were really good. Just used up my Michelin that came with my 2019 f 250 ... got 67000 miles out them. Light duty work, though, in Cali.
I’d rather ya do this truck up over the cummins to be honest. I was just looking at a set of Wildpeaks for my truck maybe I’ll have to look into these Destinations as well! Cheers!
Currently have wild peaks on now. I will check out the Firestone’s based on your recommendation. My two cents - as you making decisions on what to keep - I would keep the gasser as it gives you flexibility on fuel since down here diesel is over $2.00per gallon more expensive than regular unleaded. Plus it can haul all but the biggest machines you have. This way you have options on what to take for some of the hauls.
I've heard good reports on these for snow. Somebody said they didn't perform too well in the mud tho and they don't give you as much tread as the falken at3's.
I’ve had phenomenal luck with KO2’s on my 2500hd and will hit 50k on ‘em tomorrow with 7/32” or so remaining. I’ve been intrigued by the Destination XT’s since they were released but will have a hard time messing with what’s worked well for me. Not sure if mine will make it to the KO3’s release in spring.
Update…I ended up getting the KO3’s and they’re coming back off. Louder than the KO2, increased fuel consumption over the KO2’s, balanced twice in 1500 miles and still can’t get a reasonably smooth ride. Back to considering the XT’s.
@@drewschmidt7486 Don’t want to buy a tire that’s soon to be discontinued, no matter how good they were. The XT’s have been good so far; smoother, a bit better in the wet and a tad quieter.
Try out the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT’s, Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek, and the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT’s when you get a chance all great tires I think you’ll get great use out of on your trucks!!
I’m on my first set GMC 3500, these are awesome. I’m a heavy footed guy so it looks like they will last 70k to 80k max but we will see 🤷♂️ I wii be buying another set no problem
Did you ever run Wrangler Duratracs on your HD trucks? I have a 2020 GMC Sierra HD running Duratracs, louder than expected and wearing quickly but exceptional in snow.
You said great mileage- did you calibrate them to speedometer??? I have a 2023 1500 RAM. Dealer put destination 35 12.5 r20 M/T2 - it was factory 275/55r20. I really like these huge tires - dealer did a front level also. But I read tires this large will destriy/damage the transmission and read differential. Any comment on that? Other than possible damage, the mpg, mph shows 40 and gps is 45, 70 is gps 78 and odometer are off. I can't believe you can drive that fast in that snow- I seldom see any and would be really scared on that. Thanks for the ride. Hope someone will comment on larger tires damaging a trans.
Thanks for the video! Keep us updated! I have the wild peaks on my 2015 F150 and I feel like they are wearing to quickly. How many miles did you get on yours?
@@zx9green791 dang, I’m running 295/70r18s on my f150 and im at 80k with 6/32nds left, they are rated for another 1000lbs so maybe that has something to do with it
real surprised to see you going with the Destination X/T. I've been through KO2, Toyo AT2, duratrac currently wearing out the Kelly Safari TSR. My next tire was going to be either the Falken AT3w or the Toyo AT3.... You're making my decision harder, this is not the old Firestone Destination i'm thinking about the old Destination AT that were popular and not a very good tire... So what is it gonna be... AT3, AT3W, or these?? Toyota Tundra.
@@workplaytv if they are working and wearing for you on a 3/4 or 1 ton, they should do fine on the tundra. Throw the Pirelli Scorpion and the Firestone XT in your list, I enjoy watching you test these tires to the max, saves me money ;)
Still burning oil? Heard that people went back to a normal oil weight instead of the fuel efficiency motivated ultra light oil have solved the problem.
@@workplaytv that is great to hear. My favorite tire has been the Falken AT3W but the LT tire size I’m looking to put on my half ton truck is very heavy compared to these X/T’s. 67lbs vs 53lbs. That weight kills my mpg.
Sweet baby jesus I would have being in the ditch going that speed with the Nokian Rockproof tires I have on my 16 F350. A guy gets buyers remorse when it comes to tires I do a lot of research too I will spend quite of time searching the net etc. I buy my tires from Kal Tire here in the part of BC I live. For chits and giggles I checked to see if my favorite brand/type Nitto EXO Grappler is back in stock sure as sh*t it they are 😡😡😡 Now I'm debating to order a set and sell these Nokians, I've never really experienced tires killing fuel mileage I'm experiencing it now the 6.2 isn't easy on gas to start with I've dropped 2 mpg easy maybe more. I've never owned "mud tires" before which is essentially what the Rockproof are I'm not really liking them, too aggressive for what I drive on, they sing louder than any tire I've owned.
@@jcomer76 Doesn't matter too me if you think it's hard too believe or not. Price was never an issue. Had them on a duramax he was thinking about putting another set on the newer duramax I told him too not even bother. We both had the same opinion on them once he tried it out and they where newer too not half wore out. Im glad you are so favorable towards them because im not at all!
This isn't the 80s anymore, and you're incorrect. Firestone has been making some top tier tires for years now. There not over priced, there not loud, they don't ride rough, they get excellent traction and wear evenly. What more do you want?
Part of the snow experience is how well sorted the truck is. I have a 22 2500 and it’s the most planted truck I’ve owned. It just tracks great and gives a very good experience going down the road in the snow.
Wow love the snow! Snowed over night here , now all gone. It is really beautiful there. Thanks for sharing!!
Marie from Denver Colorado USA
That car looks totally amazing, have a great day my friend 😊👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
I have had them for a few years in northern MN. They are great on snow. I have friends who ran the tread off from towing trailers with them.
I’ve had these on my F150 285/60/20 34”..for the last couple years, love them.. they wear great, great traction, very quiet. Best tire I’ve put on the truck, still look brand new
I’ve owned this XT tire for +2 years on my 2020 Chevy 2500 here in Alberta and these tires have amazed me. As quiet as my Michelin mild terrain Defender M/S’s on both gravel roads and highways and I did not notice any fuel efficiency penalty (bonus) . Add to that is the cushioned feel on gravel and again, a quiet tire. Great grip of course without question. Sipes are all the way down and serrated edges on each block I’m sure helps a lot in mud, snow, etc. a Sleeper of a tire. Should be on the short list for anyone with a truck.
Beautiful winter roads and having fun driving in them! Might have to get myself a set of the Firestones!
Great review! My experience exactly. These tires just grip on snow like nobody's business. My friend asked me last winter if I was having fun in all the snow; I had to be honest and say "no dammit, these tires have too much traction to slide around and have fun"!
Definitely the best looking Front end I just wish it would’ve been a diesel you would’ve love it even more. 👍
Me too!
I have B. F. Goodrich on my Ranger and they are worthless in the snow. I will be changing this year.
BFGs are horrible tires.
Opinions differ.
I never had any luck with Firestone tires period . Always liked Michelin’s, but they changed their rubber formula recently . Had few issues . Good luck stay safe!
You really are getting to know your gear. Good job..keep it up.
As always...good info..thanks for your input!
That looked like some fun driving.
Great scenery too, with all that snow.
I can't imagine having that much snow around my house.
We keep our snow up in the mountains and just use it for skiing. 😏
I've been really happy with these. I've bought two sets and I'm going to get a set for my new truck. Our local shop sells a ton of these and we get 300" of snow. They are surprisingly quiet for an AT tire.
Good evening, like your videos. I had a set of those same Firestone that you have on your GM on my 2017 F350. I didn't like them, not enough traction for me in the snow or on the dirt roads. I'm running the general a/t and they are working good. I drive over snowy mountain passes here in Colorado. Good luck with those Firestones. Can't wait to see more of your videos.
Great tire information. Thank you for sharing✌️❤️🇺🇸
I'm sold, thank you! Just bought a new Silverado 2500 HD, and I'm not confident that the Michelins that came with it will be any good for a Manitoba winter. I'll be booking a tire change for October! Thanks again for your insight.
as usual you are giving me anxiety driving so fast on those snow covered roads hahaha. thanks as always; love your videos : ) Ohio thanks you for keeping your snow up there this year lol
Appreciate the video and the comments throughout the video as well. I’m getting a set of these installed this weekend. But yes I agree, we need more real people (not salesmen) doing honest reviews on tires for the winter
I've said for years the Firestone Destinations are great tires. The terra tracs where the worst tires I've ever had. I've had the best luck with the Michelin Defender ltx, they wear a little quick but man great traction.
Looks like those Firestones are doing a great job. I sure don't miss that white stuff being retired down here on the gulf coast! Stay safe my friend.
If only Firestone was a more premium tire brand
Have fun in the snow!! We have some coming over night , it will be fun driving in the foothills tomorrow...lol
Have fun!
I've been watching these tires since they came out trying to find something to run in snow of MN but still have good wear and manners on the highway. Love my Duratracs for winter but too soft for year round use. I usually just switch back and forth between winter and summer tires. Might be a good option with these
The falken wildpeak at3's are pretty well reviewed for snow and pretty popular around here. They give you 18.5 32nds tread to start off so should give good wear life. Alignment and rotation is key of course with attention to your suspension components. You can get a lifetime alignment at firestone to make it easy.
The wildpeaks are on my list of good tires too that I've been looking at.
Thank you for the review - both your comments on these tires and the reviews it has promoted below has helped me make a decision on these XT's. I have a new-to-me 2004 2500HD (older than most of yours, but low miles) that I'll use for plowing this year. It has a 5yo set of duratracs on it now - they have ~9/32 of tread, but are slippery as heck in the snow (probably because of their age). I haven't had to plow yet, but I'm convinced after a few light snows that we've had that I clearly need new tires. I'm going to give these a shot over the BFG K02's that I was previously considering. Thx!
I just plowed today with a set of these on and we’re great
WorkPlayTV is right up there with the best
Nice looking pick up truck
Good video brother. Im still partial to my Nitto’s. Im still liking the 450’s set up
I’m out plowing now we got a quick 5 inches. First time plowing this season I was just thinking to myself man I need new tires. And this video pops up haha
Hahaha
Pick up a nice set of steel or alloy rims from a salvage yard for 2-3 hundred bucks and put dedicated snows tires on them. You can even run studs if you need if they allow them where your at.
Yup I like them to up north of new Brunswick know I'm trying the tires at Canadian tire they have warranty one and I will get my next pair of tires for less then 200$ for 4 new tires 😉
Appriciate the review. I’m doing research about a year or two in advance. I have been looking at KO2, discover xlt, duratracs, these, and a few others. Not sure what I will go with, but these are looking good to me right now.
Would love to see you get a set of Toyo Open Country AT3’s! It’s the new and massively improved AT2 you had.
I got the AT2 on his recommendation for my Ram 2500, crap tire if you ask me for snow and they hate the ice. If tires don’t have any sipes, you can forget about traction on ice.
@@harleyhoracio1 I have em on my f150 and they have been great. Had ‘em on my 1500 Silverado and they were good too. I do lots of snow driving and driving over mountain passes. Maybe I just haven’t experienced something incredible
@@Durataur I would think with the weight diff between our trucks, mine should do a lot better than what I’ve experienced. They don’t wear out either, so I’m stuck with them and have to use a lot of caution.
Hi, bud,
I always will take your advice.
Seems like a good idea!
Thanks
This is the review I’ve been looking for I’m definitely going to put some on my 2016 F 250
its like gliding on the summer freeways.
Definitely appreciate you taking the time to make this review. Trying to do some research to figure out what I wanna put on my 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4wd when I go to get tires for it and have been considering these tires.
I’m eager to see slick/packed snow reviews of the new Yokohama Geolander AT XD. They’re aggressive to the point of a hybrid with a pattern that looks great for mud, but packed with middle bites and sipping like these to compensate and create good winter traction. You should try them. But so far these are my favorite ATs for such indeed!
Texas is suppose to get snow and rain tomorrow,, the snow is beautiful
Just bought some cooper discover at3 xlt. I've had them in the past, and they were really good. Just used up my Michelin that came with my 2019 f 250 ... got 67000 miles out them. Light duty work, though, in Cali.
I’d rather ya do this truck up over the cummins to be honest.
I was just looking at a set of Wildpeaks for my truck maybe I’ll have to look into these Destinations as well! Cheers!
Currently have wild peaks on now. I will check out the Firestone’s based on your recommendation. My two cents - as you making decisions on what to keep - I would keep the gasser as it gives you flexibility on fuel since down here diesel is over $2.00per gallon more expensive than regular unleaded. Plus it can haul all but the biggest machines you have. This way you have options on what to take for some of the hauls.
It really can’t haul my skid steer very well especially with the mulcher on it. And I want to drop atleast one pickup .
@@workplaytv whatever you decide I am sure it will work out fine.
I was curious how they would compare with the wild peak as that's the other tire that I've had my eye on.
I've heard good reports on these for snow. Somebody said they didn't perform too well in the mud tho and they don't give you as much tread as the falken at3's.
Well if “somebody” said it, it must be true.
@@Icutmetalyou're awesome brotha. Cheers. 🍺
@@jamesnm21 Somebody said that to me before.
If you like those you’d love the Goodyear duratracs
I’ve had phenomenal luck with KO2’s on my 2500hd and will hit 50k on ‘em tomorrow with 7/32” or so remaining. I’ve been intrigued by the Destination XT’s since they were released but will have a hard time messing with what’s worked well for me. Not sure if mine will make it to the KO3’s release in spring.
Update…I ended up getting the KO3’s and they’re coming back off. Louder than the KO2, increased fuel consumption over the KO2’s, balanced twice in 1500 miles and still can’t get a reasonably smooth ride. Back to considering the XT’s.
Stick with ko2
@@drewschmidt7486 Don’t want to buy a tire that’s soon to be discontinued, no matter how good they were. The XT’s have been good so far; smoother, a bit better in the wet and a tad quieter.
Update- 53k and counting on my XT’s going into August with lots of life left. I’ll probably get fresh ones before winter. XT’s again? Not sure…
I guess that's a pretty truck, for a GMC. 😂
On the other hand, that Dodge you were driving is ruggedly handsome.. 👍
Thanks😊
Try out the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT’s, Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek, and the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT’s when you get a chance all great tires I think you’ll get great use out of on your trucks!!
I’m on my first set GMC 3500, these are awesome. I’m a heavy footed guy so it looks like they will last 70k to 80k max but we will see 🤷♂️
I wii be buying another set no problem
Dodges have to be good at something even if it's only the remote start hahaha
Did you ever run Wrangler Duratracs on your HD trucks? I have a 2020 GMC Sierra HD running Duratracs, louder than expected and wearing quickly but exceptional in snow.
I haven’t
You said great mileage- did you calibrate them to speedometer??? I have a 2023 1500 RAM. Dealer put destination 35 12.5 r20 M/T2 - it was factory 275/55r20. I really like these huge tires - dealer did a front level also. But I read tires this large will destriy/damage the transmission and read differential. Any comment on that? Other than possible damage, the mpg, mph shows 40 and gps is 45, 70 is gps 78 and odometer are off. I can't believe you can drive that fast in that snow- I seldom see any and would be really scared on that. Thanks for the ride. Hope someone will comment on larger tires damaging a trans.
Thank you for the video. How are these tires in the rain compared to the Wild peaks?
So a year later what do you like better Firestone XT or Falken ATW3
why these over falken wildpeaks?
Weight. They weight a lot less
Heard your area will be getting lot of snow this week.
Rain
Thanks for the video! Keep us updated! I have the wild peaks on my 2015 F150 and I feel like they are wearing to quickly. How many miles did you get on yours?
I had roughly 45k on mine when I sold the truck
What size tire is it?
275/65R18 this is the stock size.
275/65R18 this is the stock size.
@@zx9green791 dang, I’m running 295/70r18s on my f150 and im at 80k with 6/32nds left, they are rated for another 1000lbs so maybe that has something to do with it
Any chance youll do a Duratrac review in the future?
Try the mickey thompson baja boss a/t!!!
real surprised to see you going with the Destination X/T. I've been through KO2, Toyo AT2, duratrac currently wearing out the Kelly Safari TSR. My next tire was going to be either the Falken AT3w or the Toyo AT3.... You're making my decision harder, this is not the old Firestone Destination i'm thinking about the old Destination AT that were popular and not a very good tire... So what is it gonna be... AT3, AT3W, or these?? Toyota Tundra.
My fav tire of all
Time is the Falkens. These are number 2
@@workplaytv if they are working and wearing for you on a 3/4 or 1 ton, they should do fine on the tundra. Throw the Pirelli Scorpion and the Firestone XT in your list, I enjoy watching you test these tires to the max, saves me money ;)
Nice candid review! Which tires would you say are quieter on the highway, these or the Wildpeaks??
Pretty much the same
Still burning oil? Heard that people went back to a normal oil weight instead of the fuel efficiency motivated ultra light oil have solved the problem.
Yeah nothing changed
How are the tires doing after all this time? Would you still recommend them?
Absolutely
@@workplaytv that is great to hear. My favorite tire has been the Falken AT3W but the LT tire size I’m looking to put on my half ton truck is very heavy compared to these X/T’s. 67lbs vs 53lbs. That weight kills my mpg.
I thought you where a Ford guy . Gmc,ford, ram . Lol
The 81,000 on the Ram from yesterday was that sticker? I might have misunderstood that it was 20 k over sticker there asking.
Sticker Canadian
Where do you normally order your tires from?
From a dealer in Dartmouth
Sweet baby jesus I would have being in the ditch going that speed with the Nokian Rockproof tires I have on my 16 F350. A guy gets buyers remorse when it comes to tires I do a lot of research too I will spend quite of time searching the net etc. I buy my tires from Kal Tire here in the part of BC I live. For chits and giggles I checked to see if my favorite brand/type Nitto EXO Grappler is back in stock sure as sh*t it they are 😡😡😡 Now I'm debating to order a set and sell these Nokians, I've never really experienced tires killing fuel mileage I'm experiencing it now the 6.2 isn't easy on gas to start with I've dropped 2 mpg easy maybe more. I've never owned "mud tires" before which is essentially what the Rockproof are I'm not really liking them, too aggressive for what I drive on, they sing louder than any tire I've owned.
hey great video. is the truck leveled or stock height with the 35's?
Stock
@@workplaytv well I was gonna go 35 till I seen the $150 price difference lol
Any updates if your still liking these tires, debating myself to get a set xt or wildpeaks, I have a 22 gmc 2500
Can’t go wrong with either
@@workplaytvI ended up buying Firestone XT, real test today due to rain and glare ice on roads
Duratrax are the best in my opinion.
Whats the actual size tires
35/12.5/18
At least for 2 minutes
Huh
@@FreerioOY the first 2 minutes of the video was blacked out..I couldn’t see anything but red tail lights
You can’t see anything
Still not BGF'S
Boss had a set of them on his plow truck wasn't impressed with them at all. Put Michelin defender's ltx on it way better
@@shanegiggie That i find very hard to believe!! Most just dont like the price is the problem!
@@jcomer76 Doesn't matter too me if you think it's hard too believe or not. Price was never an issue. Had them on a duramax he was thinking about putting another set on the newer duramax I told him too not even bother. We both had the same opinion on them once he tried it out and they where newer too not half wore out. Im glad you are so favorable towards them because im not at all!
overrated, they're so bad on ice/snow. I don't understand the hype behind these. Firestone are the best imo.
@@philoskill15 Agreed. I didn't like them at all.
Holy crap quit saying chev! It’s a GMC!
Or else what?
Firestone is trash. Transforce is trashforce
So far I love them
This isn't the 80s anymore, and you're incorrect. Firestone has been making some top tier tires for years now. There not over priced, there not loud, they don't ride rough, they get excellent traction and wear evenly. What more do you want?
Nice troll.