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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Firestone Destination A/T2 vs Sumitomo Tour+ LST — 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.

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.

VS
Tire B Sumitomo

Sumitomo Tour+ LST

Summer Touring tires

Sumitomo Tour+ LST tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
42/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
65
Wet
50
Snow
–
Comfort
50
Noise
–
Treadwear
40
Handling
20

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Firestone Destination A/T2 — better handling, wet and comfort. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Destination A/T2 leads by 16
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
81
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LST
65
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Tour+ LST
Professional tests (TWG score) 82 –
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 77 65
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Destination A/T2 leads by 41
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
91
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LST
50
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Tour+ LST
Professional tests (TWG score) 91 –
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 89 50
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
64
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LST
–
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Tour+ LST
Professional tests (TWG score) 51 –
Tire Rack owners 92 –
Tyre Reviews owners 83 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Destination A/T2 leads by 39
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
89
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LST
50
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Tour+ LST
Professional tests (TWG score) 89 –
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 87 50
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
44
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LST
–
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Tour+ LST
Professional tests (TWG score) 7 –
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Destination A/T2 leads by 38
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
78
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LST
40
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Tour+ LST
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 73 40
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Destination A/T2 leads by 56
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
76
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LST
20
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Tour+ LST
Tyre Reviews owners 76 20

Scores at a glance

Firestone Destination A/T2 vs Sumitomo Tour+ LST: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFirestone Destination A/T2Sumitomo Tour+ LST
Relative Score 83 45
Dry 81 65
Wet 91 50
Snow 64 –
Comfort 89 50
Noise 44 –
Treadwear 78 40
Handling 76 20

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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.
Tire B Sumitomo Tour+ LST

The Sumitomo Tour+ LST is perceived as a budget-oriented tire that prioritizes longevity over performance. While it offers improved tread durability compared to premium touring alternatives, users report a noticeable compromise in handling and overall grip.

Pros

  • Improved tread wear longevity
  • Cost-effective replacement option

Cons

  • Significant reduction in grip compared to premium touring tires
  • Compromised handling performance during spirited driving

Observations

  • Users who prioritize tread life over cornering performance may find the trade-off acceptable for daily commuting.
  • The tire is noted to perform poorly for drivers who engage in aggressive cornering.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Firestone Destination A/T2 B · Sumitomo Tour+ LST
Category—Summer Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available33—
Rim diameters15″ – 22″—
Tread depth10 - 12/32″—
UTQG540 - 560 A B—
Treadwear warranty55,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering—
Max pressure44 - 50 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Firestone

Sumitomo

Winner: Firestone Destination A/T2 — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 76 vs 20 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 91 vs 50 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 89 vs 50 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 78 vs 40 on treadwear.

Tire A · Firestone Destination A/T2
Tire B · Sumitomo Tour+ LST

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.