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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Cooper WeatherMaster WSC 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.

Tire A Cooper

Cooper WeatherMaster WSC

Winter High Performance tires

Cooper WeatherMaster WSC tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
13 owner reviews
Dry
81
Wet
84
Snow
89
Comfort
72
Noise
–
Treadwear
84
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Firestone Destination A/T2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
74/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
8 owner reviews
Dry
81
Wet
91
Snow
64
Comfort
89
Noise
44
Treadwear
78
Handling
76

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Cooper WeatherMaster WSC and Firestone Destination A/T2 are within 2 points overall. Cooper WeatherMaster WSC is stronger on snow and treadwear. Firestone Destination A/T2 is stronger on comfort, wet and handling.
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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)
A — Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
81
B — Firestone Destination A/T2
81
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster WSCDestination A/T2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 82
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners 81 77
SimpleTire owners – 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Destination A/T2 leads by 7
A — Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
84
B — Firestone Destination A/T2
91
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster WSCDestination A/T2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 91
Tire Rack owners – 85
Tyre Reviews owners 84 89
SimpleTire owners – 100

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) WeatherMaster WSC leads by 25
A — Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
89
B — Firestone Destination A/T2
64
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster WSCDestination A/T2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 51
Tire Rack owners – 92
Tyre Reviews owners 89 83

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Destination A/T2 leads by 17
A — Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
72
B — Firestone Destination A/T2
89
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster WSCDestination A/T2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 89
Tire Rack owners – 83
Tyre Reviews owners 72 87
SimpleTire owners – 100

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
–
B — Firestone Destination A/T2
44
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster WSCDestination A/T2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 7
SimpleTire owners – 100

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) WeatherMaster WSC leads by 6
A — Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
84
B — Firestone Destination A/T2
78
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster WSCDestination A/T2
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners 84 73
SimpleTire owners – 100

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Destination A/T2 leads by 3
A — Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
73
B — Firestone Destination A/T2
76
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster WSCDestination A/T2
Tyre Reviews owners 73 76

Scores at a glance

Cooper WeatherMaster WSC vs Firestone Destination A/T2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper WeatherMaster WSCFirestone Destination A/T2
Relative Score 81 81
Dry 81 81
Wet 84 91
Snow 89 64
Comfort 72 89
Noise – 44
Treadwear 84 78
Handling 73 76

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Cooper WeatherMaster WSC

The Cooper WeatherMaster WSC is widely regarded as a highly capable winter tire that excels in snow, slush, and mud, providing drivers with significant confidence in harsh conditions. While most users praise its durability and winter traction, some note trade-offs in noise levels, ride comfort, and dry-road handling as temperatures rise.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and predictability in snow, slush, and mud.
  • Strong performance in wet conditions.
  • High durability and slow tread wear reported by many users.
  • Good value for money compared to premium winter tire alternatives.

Cons

  • Increased road noise, particularly as ambient temperatures rise.
  • Stiffer ride quality and reduced impact absorption compared to some competitors.
  • Noticeable decrease in dry-road handling and braking performance in warmer weather.
  • Poor traction on painted road markings.

Observations

  • Users with 4x4 and SUV platforms (e.g., Land Rover Discovery, BMW X3, Audi Q5) report excellent suitability for the vehicle's weight and winter utility.
  • Some users noted that the tire's 'chunky' aesthetic complements the look of larger SUVs and soft-roaders.
Tire B Firestone Destination A/T2

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 WeatherMaster WSC B · Firestone Destination A/T2
CategoryWinter High Performance tires—
Vehicle typeSUV 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?

Cooper

Firestone

Too close to call: Cooper WeatherMaster WSC and Firestone Destination A/T2 are within 2 points overall. Cooper WeatherMaster WSC is stronger on snow and treadwear. Firestone Destination A/T2 is stronger on comfort, wet and handling.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Cooper WeatherMaster WSC scores 89 vs 64 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 89 vs 72 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 91 vs 84 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Cooper WeatherMaster WSC scores 84 vs 78 on treadwear.

Tire A · Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
Tire B · Firestone Destination A/T2

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.