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 Nexen CP671 — 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
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better treadwear, wet 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 | CP671 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CP671 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CP671 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CP671 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CP671 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CP671 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | CP671 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Destination LE 2 | Nexen CP671 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 92 | 78 |
| Dry | 95 | 85 |
| Wet | 91 | 75 |
| Snow | 86 | – |
| Comfort | 92 | 85 |
| Noise | 92 | – |
| Treadwear | 91 | 70 |
| Handling | 90 | 80 |
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Headline score
92
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 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 Nexen CP671 is generally regarded as a durable, budget-friendly tire that offers reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions. While users appreciate its longevity and consistent handling, the experience is often tempered by noticeable road noise and structural aging issues over time.
Pros
- Impressive tread longevity and lifespan
- Reliable traction in both wet and dry weather
- Predictable and stable handling characteristics
Cons
- Significant road noise and cabin roar
- Directional tread pattern complicates tire rotation
- Tendency for rubber cracking as the tire ages
Observations
- Demonstrated strong durability on compact diesel vehicles, achieving 30,000 miles with remaining tread depth.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Destination LE 2 | B · Nexen CP671 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 12 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 400 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 36 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
92
/ 100
Firestone
78
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better treadwear, wet 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 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 91 vs 75 on wet.
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 enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 90 vs 80 on handling.
Tire A · Firestone Destination LE 2
Tire B · Nexen CP671
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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.