![]() ![]() Moreover, it’s sipes (in the middle) are also better structured, forming an interlocking pattern (which are more effective). That’s why the Firestone Destination X/T with more of those, combined with a softer, and “flexible” tread, supplies superior wiping abilities. Sipes are just slits which soak up water particles by expanding (throwing air out, and creating negative pressure). Most of the water is thrown out with the help of channels (tread voids), while some left over comes directly in contact with the lugs, which are cleared off with sipes. Optimal wet traction is only possible with effective water evacuation, which is facilitated by sipes and the grooves. This allows for superior steering sensitivity as a result. The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 3 on the other hand, features a continuous running shoulder rib, and so it’s contact with the road is more stable. ![]() During turns, they are more prone to bending, which produces over and under steering, as a result. Moreover, it’s pliable tread compound is also causing slower handling times. (I am considering shoulders here, as during cornering, the weight on the tire shifts towards edges). Its wider tread voids between the shoulder lugs don’t offer a good enough connectivity between the tread and the road. In terms of handling, the Firestone XT gets to have same problem. The Firestone Destination X/T on the other hand, features an interlocking structure of S and F shaped blocks, forming wider tread voids in between, so it can’t offer similar rubber to road contact, relatively. That’s why with a greater footprint availability, the Bridgestone Dueler A/T supplies better grip here. And it’s judged by considering the central section of the tread, as that makes the most (solid) connection with the surface. This grip is calculated with stopping distances (from a specified speeds, I use 50mph). They all carry all sorts of biters, including snow vices which are clearly seen in the image (sharp saw tooth biters on outer ribs, facing shoulder lugs).Īnd unlike the shoulders, they features interlocking (wave-like) siping pattern on them. The central ribs contain F and S shaped lugs. Moreover, their outer staggered edges, and U shaped sidewall lugs supply amazing rock climbing abilities too. The shoulder lugs, while primarily intended for snow, also have a blocky design, that works well on pavements, where their wider tread voids self clean on dirt filled tracks as well. The Destination X/T is a much more aggressive tire here. ![]()
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