91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
101 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone Destination LE 2 vs Goodyear Fortera HL Edition — 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.
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90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
50 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Firestone Destination LE 2 and Goodyear Fortera HL Edition are within 2 points overall. Firestone Destination LE 2 is stronger on snow and treadwear. Goodyear Fortera HL Edition is stronger on handling.
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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)
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Fortera HL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Fortera HL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 100 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Fortera HL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 65 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Fortera HL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Fortera HL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | 64 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Fortera HL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 100 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Destination LE 2 | Goodyear Fortera HL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 91 | 90 |
| Dry | 95 | 95 |
| Wet | 91 | 91 |
| Snow | 86 | 79 |
| Comfort | 92 | 93 |
| Noise | 92 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 91 | 86 |
| Handling | 90 | 100 |
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91
/ 100
Tire A
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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 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.
The Goodyear Fortera HL Edition is widely regarded as a reliable, comfortable, and quiet tire, frequently chosen by owners as a direct replacement for factory-original equipment on SUVs and crossovers. While it excels in dry and wet road conditions, user consensus is sharply divided regarding its winter performance and tread longevity, with some users reporting exceptional mileage and others experiencing premature wear.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong handling and stability on dry and wet pavement
- High level of customer satisfaction as an OEM replacement
- Competitive pricing and value when purchased through online retailers
Cons
- Poor performance in heavy snow and icy conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear
- Potential for increased road noise as the tire ages
- Occasional reports of tread chipping under specific highway usage
Observations
- Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander owners frequently report high satisfaction with the tire's handling, though some note it is not a substitute for dedicated winter tires in rugged climates.
- Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia owners often cite the tire's longevity as a primary reason for purchasing the same model again as a replacement.
- Users note that the tire's performance is highly dependent on maintaining proper inflation pressure, with some suggesting that lower-grade versions of the tire may offer inferior results.
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
91
/ 100
Firestone
90
/ 100
Goodyear
Too close to call: Firestone Destination LE 2 and Goodyear Fortera HL Edition are within 2 points overall. Firestone Destination LE 2 is stronger on snow and treadwear. Goodyear Fortera HL Edition is stronger on handling.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition scores 100 vs 90 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 86 vs 79 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 91 vs 86 on treadwear.
Tire A · Firestone Destination LE 2
Tire B · Goodyear Fortera HL Edition
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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.