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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Firestone Destination A/T2 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.

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
Firestone Destination LE 2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
101 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
91
Snow
86
Comfort
92
Noise
92
Treadwear
91
Handling
90

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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Destination LE 2 leads by 14
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
81
B — Firestone Destination LE 2
95
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Destination LE 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 82 –
Tire Rack owners 87 83
Tyre Reviews owners 77 80
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
91
B — Firestone Destination LE 2
91
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Destination LE 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 91 –
Tire Rack owners 85 71
Tyre Reviews owners 89 90
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Destination LE 2 leads by 22
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
64
B — Firestone Destination LE 2
86
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Destination LE 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 51 –
Tire Rack owners 92 88
Tyre Reviews owners 83 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Destination LE 2 leads by 3
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
89
B — Firestone Destination LE 2
92
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Destination LE 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 89 –
Tire Rack owners 83 71
Tyre Reviews owners 87 80
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Destination LE 2 leads by 48
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
44
B — Firestone Destination LE 2
92
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Destination LE 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 7 –
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Destination LE 2 leads by 13
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
78
B — Firestone Destination LE 2
91
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Destination LE 2
Tire Rack owners 87 86
Tyre Reviews owners 73 –
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Destination LE 2 leads by 14
A — Firestone Destination A/T2
76
B — Firestone Destination LE 2
90
Why this score
SourceDestination A/T2Destination LE 2
Tyre Reviews owners 76 90

Scores at a glance

Firestone Destination A/T2 vs Firestone Destination LE 2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFirestone Destination A/T2Firestone Destination LE 2
Relative Score 76 91
Dry 81 95
Wet 91 91
Snow 64 86
Comfort 89 92
Noise 44 92
Treadwear 78 91
Handling 76 90

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Tire A

Tire B

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 Firestone Destination LE 2

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 · Firestone Destination A/T2 B · Firestone Destination LE 2
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

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 44 on noise.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 86 vs 64 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 95 vs 81 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 90 vs 76 on handling.

Tire A · Firestone Destination A/T2
Tire B · Firestone Destination LE 2

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.