Affinity AS

About the Firestone Affinity AS

All-Season Passenger Car tire.

Features

* Proven polymer compound* Optimized tread pattern* M+S Rated* 65,000 Mile/105,000 Km Limited Treadwear Warranty (H/V-Rated)* 50,000 Mile/80,000 Km Limited Treadwear Warranty (W-Rated)

Benefits

* Designed to deliver steady wet and dry traction* Helps reduce road noise for a quiet and comfortable ride

Understanding the 225/45R17 XL size

In the size code 225/45R17, 225 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.9"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 101.3 mm. R17 means radial construction on a 17-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 25".

The load index 94 means each tire supports up to 1,477 lbs — about 5,908 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol W certifies the tire to 168 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 500 AA A. The treadwear grade of 500 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade AA measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $119.99 per tire, a full set of four costs $479.96. That is about 11% below the average price of the 163 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $9.60 per 1,000 miles across the set.