Are Firestone tires better than Walmart?

Comparing Firestone tires to Walmart tires is comparing brand versus retailer, as Walmart does not make tires but sells various tire brands including Firestone, Goodyear, Michelin, and its own private label brands like Douglas and Goodyear Viva sold exclusively at Walmart. So Firestone tires sold at Walmart are same Firestone tires sold at other tire retailers, made in USA plants by Bridgestone Americas, with same quality and warranty, so Firestone tires are not better than Walmart, they are sold at Walmart. However, if you mean Walmart's private label budget tires like Douglas tires made by Goodyear for Walmart, then Firestone tires are generally better than Walmart's cheapest house brand tires. Douglas tires are entry-level budget tires with lower tread life, less advanced technology, and shorter warranties around 40,000 miles, while Firestone tires like Champion or Destination offer better tread life 60,000 to 80,000 miles, better wet traction, and Bridgestone technology, though at higher price. Firestone tires are mid-tier good quality, while Walmart Douglas are economy budget. So Firestone tires sold at Walmart are better than Walmart's cheapest Douglas brand in terms of performance, longevity, and warranty, but same Firestone tires at Walmart versus tire shop are identical quality, with difference being price and installation service. So yes, Firestone brand is better than Walmart's own budget house brand tires, but Firestone tires sold at Walmart are same as Firestone elsewhere.