92
/ 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 OptiGrip — 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
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
16 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better comfort, dry and treadwear. 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 21
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | OptiGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 74 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | OptiGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 83 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | OptiGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | OptiGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 66 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | OptiGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 71 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | OptiGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 71 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Destination LE 2 | Goodyear OptiGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 92 | 74 |
| Dry | 95 | 74 |
| Wet | 91 | 83 |
| Snow | 86 | – |
| Comfort | 92 | 66 |
| Noise | 92 | – |
| Treadwear | 91 | 71 |
| Handling | 90 | 71 |
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Headline score
92
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 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 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 OptiGrip is widely recognized for its superior wet-weather traction and consistent performance throughout the life of the tread. While many users praise its safety and longevity, the tire is frequently criticized for significant road noise issues and inconsistent dry-weather handling.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and safety
- Consistent performance as the tread wears down
- Good overall tread life and durability
- Comfortable ride quality on uneven road surfaces
Cons
- High levels of road noise, often described as intrusive
- Mediocre dry-weather performance and feedback
- Reports of premature sidewall cracking
- Noticeable 'bedding-in' period required for optimal grip
Observations
- Users reported that road noise becomes significantly more pronounced as the tires wear, often leading to concerns about mechanical issues like wheel bearings.
- The tire's unique tread design is effective at maintaining wet grip, though some users noted that dry-weather performance feels less precise compared to dedicated performance tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Destination LE 2 | B · Goodyear OptiGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
92
/ 100
Firestone
74
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better comfort, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 92 vs 66 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 95 vs 74 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 91 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 90 vs 71 on handling.
Tire A · Firestone Destination LE 2
Tire B · Goodyear OptiGrip
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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.