80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 vs Firestone Destination LE 2 — Compared (May 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
92
/ 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 comfort, dry and wet. 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 14
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST20 | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST20 | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST20 | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST20 | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 80 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST20 | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST20 | Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 | Firestone Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 92 |
| Dry | 81 | 95 |
| Wet | 78 | 91 |
| Snow | – | 86 |
| Comfort | 77 | 92 |
| Noise | – | 92 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 91 |
| Handling | 79 | 90 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Tire A
92
/ 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 Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 is generally regarded as a reliable and durable original equipment tire, particularly favored by owners of compact and mid-size SUVs. While users consistently praise its longevity and predictable handling in mixed weather conditions, some report concerns regarding sidewall cracking over time and a noticeable decline in wet-weather performance as the tread depth approaches the legal limit.
Pros
- Impressive tread life and overall durability
- Consistent and predictable handling in mixed weather conditions
- Strong performance for light off-road and towing applications
- Good value proposition as an original equipment replacement
Cons
- Noticeable reduction in wet grip at lower tread depths (below 3mm)
- Tendency for sidewalls to develop cracks or crazing over time
- Increased road noise on rough or concrete surfaces
- Uneven shoulder wear reported by some users
Observations
- Owners of shorter-wheelbase vehicles like the Daihatsu Terios noted potential bounciness, though it was unclear if this was tire-specific or vehicle-geometry related.
- The tire is frequently cited as a preferred original equipment choice for Nissan SUVs, with users often opting to repurchase the same model after the initial set wears out.
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 · Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 | B · Firestone Destination LE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Dunlop
92
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better comfort, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 92 vs 77 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 95 vs 81 on dry.
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Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 91 vs 78 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 90 vs 79 on handling.
Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
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.