Firestone FT140 205/55R16
Firestone FT140 205/55R16 91V Grand Touring All-Season Tire 015149
💡 Is the Firestone FT140 205/55R16 a Good Tire?
The Firestone FT140 205/55R16 is an all-season touring tire designed for mid-size family sedans and compact crossovers. It delivers adequate dry and wet performance with balanced handling characteristics through its traditional symmetric tread design and all-season compound. Ride comfort is good with reasonable noise levels for highway driving, while tread life is moderate for its touring category. Rated Good by TireRack based on 86 consumer surveys, it serves as a solid replacement for original equipment tires but lacks the advanced wet-weather performance of premium competitors. Currently priced from $185.02, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Firestone FT140 205/55R16 is a grand touring all-season tire, designed for drivers of sophisticated coupes and performance sedans who prioritize balanced handling and year-round versatility in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on delivering competent wet and dry traction while maintaining H-speed rated durability and comfort across varying weather conditions, including light snow.
This tire features a construction optimized for grand touring applications, with a tread pattern that balances water evacuation channels for wet weather performance and solid contact patches for dry road stability. The compound is engineered to provide consistent grip across temperature ranges while supporting the higher speed capabilities expected in this category. Driver feedback points to reliable performance in both wet and dry conditions, with comfort levels and treadwear durability that align well with daily driving expectations.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability over maximum grip. Overall, it's a solid choice for coupes and sedans used primarily for daily commuting and highway driving in varied seasonal conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Firestone FT140 205/55R16 🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $185.02 | ⭐ Good (86 reviews) | Daily commuting in sedans and coupes | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Touring all-season | $85.61 | ⭐ Good (62 reviews) | Daily commuting in family sedans and crossovers | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $103.52 | ⭐ Good (154 reviews) | Daily commuting and highway driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $104.1 | ⭐ Good (65 reviews) | Daily commuting in family sedans and coupes | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $117 | ⭐ Good (68 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in premium sedans | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"In our experience, this grand touring tire delivers excellent comfort and durability for daily commuters seeking reliable year-round performance. The trade-off is less aggressive traction in severe winter conditions compared to dedicated winter tires."
