83
/ 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 Vredestein Snowtrac 2 — 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
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Destination A/T2 — better handling, comfort and wet. Pick the Vredestein Snowtrac 2 if dry and treadwear 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)
Snowtrac 2 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Snowtrac 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T2 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Snowtrac 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Snowtrac 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 51 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T2 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Snowtrac 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Snowtrac 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 7 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Snowtrac 2 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Snowtrac 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T2 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T2 | Snowtrac 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 55 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Destination A/T2 | Vredestein Snowtrac 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 79 |
| Dry | 81 | 88 |
| Wet | 91 | 85 |
| Snow | 64 | – |
| Comfort | 89 | 75 |
| Noise | 44 | – |
| Treadwear | 78 | 83 |
| Handling | 76 | 55 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
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.
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.
The Vredestein Snowtrac 2 is regarded as a highly capable winter tire that excels in deep snow and challenging winter conditions. While users appreciate its reliable traction and confidence-inspiring performance, some note that the tire's harder compound can result in a less refined ride quality over uneven road surfaces.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and mobility in deep snow
- Reliable performance in slushy conditions
- Instills high driver confidence in severe winter weather
Cons
- Harder rubber compound leads to reduced ride comfort
- Increased road feedback on poor road surfaces
Observations
- Demonstrated strong synergy with front-wheel-drive platforms like the Mk5 Golf in deep snow conditions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Destination A/T2 | B · Vredestein Snowtrac 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| 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?
83
/ 100
Firestone
79
/ 100
Vredestein
Winner: Firestone Destination A/T2 — better handling, comfort and wet. Pick the Vredestein Snowtrac 2 if dry and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 76 vs 55 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 89 vs 75 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Snowtrac 2 scores 88 vs 81 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Destination A/T2 scores 91 vs 85 on wet.
Tire A · Firestone Destination A/T2
Tire B · Vredestein Snowtrac 2
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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.