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 Kumho Crugen HT51 — 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
Tire B
Kumho
Kumho Crugen HT51
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
76/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
71/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better treadwear, handling 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 10
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 88 |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 92 |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 91 |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 94 |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 77 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Destination LE 2 | Kumho Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 91 | 81 |
| Dry | 95 | 85 |
| Wet | 91 | 87 |
| Snow | 86 | 78 |
| Comfort | 92 | 83 |
| Noise | 92 | 87 |
| Treadwear | 91 | 73 |
| Handling | 90 | 77 |
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Headline score
91
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 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 Kumho Crugen H/T51 is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile highway tire that offers impressive wet and dry traction comparable to premium competitors. While users appreciate its fuel efficiency and handling characteristics, long-term ownership experiences are polarized by reports of uneven tread wear and significant noise degradation over time.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry weather traction
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Positive impact on fuel economy
- Quiet highway performance during early stages of ownership
Cons
- Significant increase in road noise as the tire ages
- Premature or uneven shoulder wear
- Limited capability in deep mud or severe winter conditions
- Noise levels becoming intrusive between 45-55 mph
Observations
- Users operating heavy-duty trucks like the Ram 1500 report stable handling and good wet-weather confidence.
- Owners of SUVs like the 4Runner note that while the tire performs well for highway and light off-road use, it is susceptible to shoulder wear patterns.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Destination LE 2 | B · Kumho Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes available | — | 44 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 12.5/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 720 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
91
/ 100
Firestone
81
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better treadwear, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 91 vs 73 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 90 vs 77 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 95 vs 85 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 92 vs 83 on comfort.
Tire A · Firestone Destination LE 2
Tire B · Kumho Crugen HT51
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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.