91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
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User signal (40%)
91/100
101 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Firestone Destination LE 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV — 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
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
81/100
4 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
21 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better noise, treadwear and snow. 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 1
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 99 |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | 95 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 86 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | 94 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 86 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 60 |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 81 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 57 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 71 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Destination LE 2 | Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 91 | 78 |
| Dry | 95 | 94 |
| Wet | 91 | 90 |
| Snow | 86 | 69 |
| Comfort | 92 | 81 |
| Noise | 92 | 57 |
| Treadwear | 91 | 72 |
| Handling | 90 | 75 |
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91
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
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 Michelin CrossClimate SUV is widely regarded as a highly capable all-weather tire that excels in providing confidence-inspiring grip across diverse conditions, including rain, slush, and light snow. While the majority of users praise its quiet operation and ride comfort, a notable minority reports issues with increased road noise over time and a firmer-than-expected ride quality.
Pros
- Exceptional all-weather traction, particularly in wet, cold, and light snow conditions.
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise for most users.
- Strong durability and longevity with minimal tread wear reported by many owners.
- Significant performance improvement over budget or standard OEM tires.
Cons
- Reports of increased road noise or 'growling' as the tire ages.
- Ride quality can feel overly firm or harsh on certain vehicle suspensions.
- Some users noted a decline in wet-weather performance as the tire reaches the end of its life.
- Higher price point compared to competitors.
Observations
- Users with 103 XL load-rated tires reported a harsher, 'droning' ride, suggesting potential incompatibility with specific suspension setups.
- Drivers of larger SUVs (e.g., Audi Q3, Lexus RX) frequently report significant improvements in handling and noise reduction compared to factory-fitted tires.
- Some users noted a slight increase in fuel consumption immediately following installation.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Destination LE 2 | B · Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
91
/ 100
Firestone
78
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better noise, treadwear and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 92 vs 57 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 91 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 86 vs 69 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 90 vs 75 on handling.
Tire A · Firestone Destination LE 2
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate SUV
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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.