80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
4 professional tests
User signal (40%)
85/100
36 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+ vs Firestone Destination LE 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
91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
101 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — 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)
Destination LE 2 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2+ | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 73 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2+ | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 75 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2+ | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 55 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2+ | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 80 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2+ | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 63 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2+ | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2+ | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 56 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+ | Firestone Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 91 |
| Dry | 79 | 95 |
| Wet | 81 | 91 |
| Snow | 66 | 86 |
| Comfort | 86 | 92 |
| Noise | 71 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 91 |
| Handling | 83 | 90 |
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80
/ 100
Tire A
91
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Cooper Weather Master SA2+ is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in snow and slush, offering impressive traction at a competitive price point. While most users praise its winter capabilities and comfort, some report concerns regarding handling feedback and noise levels, particularly after extended use or rotation.
Pros
- Excellent traction in deep snow and slush
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Comfortable and smooth ride quality
- Reliable performance on icy surfaces, especially when studded
Cons
- Increased road noise reported by some users
- Vague steering feedback and handling characteristics
- Potential for vibration or balancing issues
- Inconsistent performance in extreme ice conditions compared to dedicated Nordic-compound tires
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's performance and construction can vary significantly based on manufacturing origin, with 13-16 inch sizes and 17+ inch sizes utilizing different compounds and designs.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Mustang) reported that switching to a narrower tire profile significantly improved winter safety and confidence.
The Firestone Destination LE2 is widely regarded as a high-value, reliable all-season tire that excels in daily driving conditions. Users consistently praise its impressive wet and dry traction, comfortable ride quality, and competitive pricing, making it a popular choice for repeat buyers across a variety of SUVs and light trucks.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry road traction
- High value-to-price ratio
- Quiet and comfortable highway ride
- Strong longevity and tread life performance
- Consistent, predictable handling characteristics
Cons
- Tendency to pick up and retain small gravel in tread grooves
- Occasional reports of balancing difficulties
- Some users noted increased noise levels compared to other brands
- Mixed feedback regarding performance in heavy snow or ice
Observations
- Owners of SUVs and crossovers (e.g., Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Ford Edge) frequently report the LE2 as a superior, more affordable alternative to OEM factory-installed tires.
- Light truck owners (e.g., Ford Ranger) noted significant improvements in ride comfort and handling compared to more aggressive all-terrain or previous tire sets.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+ | B · Firestone Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring Winter tire | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Cooper
91
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better noise, snow and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 92 vs 71 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 86 vs 66 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 95 vs 79 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 91 vs 81 on wet.
Tire A · Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
Tire B · Firestone Destination LE 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.