76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Firestone Destination A/T2 vs Firestone Destination Winter SUV — 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
67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
66/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Destination A/T2 — better comfort, handling and wet. Pick the Firestone Destination Winter SUV if snow and noise matter most to you.
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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)
Destination A/T2 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Destination Winter SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | 73 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 92% | 90% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 98% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T2 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Destination Winter SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | 82 |
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 99% | 91% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 92% | 96% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Destination Winter SUV leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Destination Winter SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 51 | 73 |
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 70 |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 88% | 96% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T2 leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Destination Winter SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Destination Winter SUV leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Destination Winter SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 7 | 50 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T2 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Destination Winter SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T2 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Destination Winter SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 60 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Destination A/T2 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 67 |
| Dry | 81 | 72 |
| Wet | 91 | 77 |
| Snow | 64 | 72 |
| Comfort | 89 | 60 |
| Noise | 44 | 50 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 70 |
| Handling | 76 | 60 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
67
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #8/9 · 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres | 90% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #7/9 · 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres | 98% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/9 · 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres | 91% #7/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 93% #2/9 · 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres | 96% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | -3.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/7 · 2023/24 Best All Terrain Tyres In Snow | 13% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +37.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 88% #2/7 · 2023/24 Best All Terrain Tyres In Snow | 96% #5/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | -8.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 99% #2/9 · 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres | 95% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +4.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #2/9 · 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres | 91% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +8.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 92% #2/9 · 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres | 96% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | -3.7 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Destination A/T2 | B · Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| 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?
76
/ 100
Firestone
67
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Firestone Destination A/T2 — better comfort, handling and wet. Pick the Firestone Destination Winter SUV if snow and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 89 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 76 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 91 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 81 vs 72 on dry.
Tire A · Firestone Destination A/T2
Tire B · Firestone Destination Winter SUV
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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.