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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A vs Firestone Destination A/T — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A

Premium Touring Summer tire

BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
18 owner reviews
Dry
89
Wet
86
Snow
100
Comfort
85
Noise
–
Treadwear
89
Handling
79

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Firestone

Firestone Destination A/T

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Firestone Destination A/T tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
79 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
92
Snow
92
Comfort
92
Noise
90
Treadwear
89
Handling
60

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A and Firestone Destination A/T are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A is stronger on handling and snow. Firestone Destination A/T is stronger on comfort, wet and dry.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Destination A/T leads by 5
A — BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A
89
B — Firestone Destination A/T
94
Why this score
SourceUrban Terrain T/ADestination A/T
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners 89 75
SimpleTire owners – 95

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Destination A/T leads by 6
A — BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A
86
B — Firestone Destination A/T
92
Why this score
SourceUrban Terrain T/ADestination A/T
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners 86 65
SimpleTire owners – 93

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Urban Terrain T/A leads by 8
A — BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A
100
B — Firestone Destination A/T
92
Why this score
SourceUrban Terrain T/ADestination A/T
Tire Rack owners – 89
Tyre Reviews owners 100 60
SimpleTire owners – 92

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Destination A/T leads by 7
A — BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A
85
B — Firestone Destination A/T
92
Why this score
SourceUrban Terrain T/ADestination A/T
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners 85 75
SimpleTire owners – 93

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A
–
B — Firestone Destination A/T
90
Why this score
SourceUrban Terrain T/ADestination A/T
SimpleTire owners – 90

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A
89
B — Firestone Destination A/T
89
Why this score
SourceUrban Terrain T/ADestination A/T
Tire Rack owners – 86
Tyre Reviews owners 89 80
SimpleTire owners – 89

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Urban Terrain T/A leads by 19
A — BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A
79
B — Firestone Destination A/T
60
Why this score
SourceUrban Terrain T/ADestination A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 79 60

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A vs Firestone Destination A/T: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/AFirestone Destination A/T
Relative Score 88 87
Dry 89 94
Wet 86 92
Snow 100 92
Comfort 85 92
Noise – 90
Treadwear 89 89
Handling 79 60

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Tire A

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A

The BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A is widely regarded as a highly durable, versatile all-weather tire that excels in longevity and multi-surface traction. While users frequently praise its performance in snow, mud, and wet conditions, the consensus notes a trade-off in increased road noise and a slight reduction in fuel economy compared to dedicated summer tires.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and durability across various vehicle types.
  • Strong traction and confidence in winter conditions, including snow and slush.
  • Reliable off-road capability on loose surfaces like mud, wet grass, and gravel.
  • Excellent value for money given the balance of on-road comfort and off-road utility.

Cons

  • Higher levels of road noise compared to standard highway or OEM tires.
  • Noticeable impact on fuel efficiency for some users.
  • Not intended for high-speed, performance-oriented driving.
  • Steering response and handling precision may feel less sharp than dedicated summer touring tires.

Observations

  • Users fitting these to 4x4s and SUVs (e.g., Landcruiser, Kodiaq, Dacia Duster) report high satisfaction with towing and off-road grip.
  • Drivers of larger SUVs like the BMW X5 noted that while steering response is slightly softer than premium summer tires, the superior tread life and all-terrain capability make them a preferred choice.
Tire B Firestone Destination A/T

The Firestone Destination A/T is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile all-terrain tire that excels in ride comfort and noise suppression. Users consistently praise its balanced performance across various conditions, including snow, gravel, and highway driving, making it a popular choice for truck and SUV owners seeking longevity without the harshness of more aggressive off-road tires.

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise for an all-terrain tire
  • Strong value proposition with competitive pricing
  • Reliable traction in diverse conditions including snow, sand, and wet pavement
  • Impressive tread life, with many users reporting 50,000 to 60,000+ miles of service

Cons

  • Noticeable decline in wet-weather traction as tread depth wears down
  • Tendency to hydroplane in deep standing water
  • Limited performance in deep, thick mud compared to more aggressive mud-terrain tires

Observations

  • Owners of full-size trucks (Ram 1500/2500, Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado) frequently report that these tires significantly improve ride quality over OEM or more aggressive alternatives.
  • Users note that the tire maintains a quiet highway profile even when upsizing to larger diameters like 33-inch tires.
  • Drivers of light-duty SUVs (Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4) appreciate the balance of off-road capability without sacrificing daily driver fuel economy or noise levels.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A B · Firestone Destination A/T
CategoryPremium Touring Summer tireAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Tread depth—14/32″
UTQG—460 A B
Treadwear warranty—50,000 mi
Sidewall—Outlined White Lettering
Max pressure—50 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

Firestone

Too close to call: BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A and Firestone Destination A/T are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A is stronger on handling and snow. Firestone Destination A/T is stronger on comfort, wet and dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A scores 79 vs 60 on handling.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A scores 100 vs 92 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Firestone Destination A/T scores 92 vs 85 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Firestone Destination A/T scores 92 vs 86 on wet.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A
Tire B · Firestone Destination A/T

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.