94
/ 100
Objective (60%)
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User signal (40%)
95/100
44 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport vs Firestone Destination A/T2 — Compared (September 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.
VS
76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport — better noise, snow and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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
Score (0–100)
Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Destination A/T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 82 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Destination A/T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 91 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 89 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Destination A/T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 51 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 83 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Destination A/T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 89 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 98 | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 50
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Destination A/T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 7 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Destination A/T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Destination A/T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 76 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Firestone Destination A/T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 94 | 76 |
| Dry | 99 | 81 |
| Wet | 96 | 91 |
| Snow | 89 | 64 |
| Comfort | 97 | 89 |
| Noise | 94 | 44 |
| Treadwear | 94 | 78 |
| Handling | 87 | 76 |
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Headline score
94
/ 100
Tire A
76
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Firestone Destination A/T2 is widely regarded as a high-performing all-terrain tire that excels in wet weather and snow, offering a balanced experience for daily drivers and light-duty truck owners. While most users praise its longevity and highway comfort, some concerns persist regarding its durability on rugged terrain and a slightly vague steering feel.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather traction and grip
- Strong performance in snow with 3PMS rating
- Quiet and smooth ride quality at highway speeds
- Impressive tread life and mileage
- Good value for the price point
Cons
- Vague or unresponsive steering feedback
- Questionable durability on sharp rocks or rough forest service roads
- Stiffer ride compared to factory street tires
Observations
- Users transitioning from factory street tires to the A/T2 on 2WD work trucks report a noticeable improvement in off-road traction despite a slight increase in tire stiffness.
- Large SUV owners report that the tire maintains fuel efficiency while providing superior winter performance compared to original equipment all-season tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport | B · Firestone Destination A/T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | — | 33 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10 - 12/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 540 - 560 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 55,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
94
/ 100
Cooper
76
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport — better noise, snow and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport scores 94 vs 44 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport scores 89 vs 64 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport scores 99 vs 81 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport scores 94 vs 78 on treadwear.
Tire A · Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport
Tire B · Firestone Destination A/T2
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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.