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 September 2026
Firestone Destination LE 2 vs Hankook Ventus ST — 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
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
87/100
46 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 9
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 89 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 95 |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 83 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 85 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 51 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 91 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Destination LE 2 | Hankook Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 91 | 84 |
| Dry | 95 | 86 |
| Wet | 91 | 91 |
| Snow | 86 | 76 |
| Comfort | 92 | 86 |
| Noise | 92 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 91 | 89 |
| Handling | 90 | 84 |
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Headline score
91
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
Tire B
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 Hankook Ventus ST is widely regarded as a high-value, durable tire that frequently outperforms more expensive premium brands in both longevity and road noise. While the vast majority of users report excellent dry and wet traction on heavy SUVs and performance trucks, a small minority of users experienced issues with wet-weather handling and road noise as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability compared to premium competitors
- Low road noise levels and high ride comfort
- Strong dry and wet traction for heavy, high-torque vehicles
- High value-for-money proposition
- Consistent performance across a wide range of SUV and truck applications
Cons
- Increased road noise as the tire reaches the end of its tread life
- Potential for reduced wet-weather feedback or 'skating' in heavy standing water
- Inconsistent availability across different retail markets
- Some reports of hard ride quality if tire pressure is not properly managed
Observations
- Users with high-torque, heavy SUVs (e.g., Jeep Grand Cherokee, Range Rover) consistently report superior longevity compared to Pirelli or Continental alternatives.
- Owners of high-performance trucks (e.g., F-150, Dodge Charger) note improved stability and reduced rear-end spin compared to factory-fitted tires.
- Drivers running 22-inch low-profile configurations report surprisingly good comfort levels despite the reduced sidewall.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Destination LE 2 | B · Hankook Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
91
/ 100
Firestone
84
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better noise, snow and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 92 vs 67 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 86 vs 76 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 95 vs 86 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 92 vs 86 on comfort.
Tire A · Firestone Destination LE 2
Tire B · Hankook Ventus ST
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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.