87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
79 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone Destination A/T vs Pirelli P6000 — 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
57
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
55/100
175 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Destination A/T — better wet, comfort 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 A/T leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 66 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T leads by 46
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 46 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | 65 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | 59 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 48 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Destination A/T | Pirelli P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 87 | 57 |
| Dry | 94 | 66 |
| Wet | 92 | 46 |
| Snow | 92 | – |
| Comfort | 92 | 60 |
| Noise | 90 | – |
| Treadwear | 89 | 67 |
| Handling | 60 | 48 |
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Headline score
87
/ 100
Tire A
57
/ 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 A/T is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile all-terrain tire that excels in ride comfort and noise suppression. Users consistently praise its balanced performance across various conditions, including snow, gravel, and highway driving, making it a popular choice for truck and SUV owners seeking longevity without the harshness of more aggressive off-road tires.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise for an all-terrain tire
- Strong value proposition with competitive pricing
- Reliable traction in diverse conditions including snow, sand, and wet pavement
- Impressive tread life, with many users reporting 50,000 to 60,000+ miles of service
Cons
- Noticeable decline in wet-weather traction as tread depth wears down
- Tendency to hydroplane in deep standing water
- Limited performance in deep, thick mud compared to more aggressive mud-terrain tires
Observations
- Owners of full-size trucks (Ram 1500/2500, Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado) frequently report that these tires significantly improve ride quality over OEM or more aggressive alternatives.
- Users note that the tire maintains a quiet highway profile even when upsizing to larger diameters like 33-inch tires.
- Drivers of light-duty SUVs (Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4) appreciate the balance of off-road capability without sacrificing daily driver fuel economy or noise levels.
The Pirelli P6000 is a polarizing, legacy tire that frequently served as original equipment for European manufacturers between 1998 and 2004. While a segment of users appreciates its longevity and consistent performance for relaxed motorway cruising, a significant number of drivers report severe safety concerns, particularly regarding unpredictable grip and sudden breakaway characteristics in wet conditions.
Pros
- High tread longevity and durability
- Solid dry-weather handling for conservative driving styles
- Quiet operation during highway cruising
- Good value for money when compared to other premium brands
Cons
- Dangerous and unpredictable wet-weather performance
- Sudden, non-progressive loss of traction (breakaway)
- High levels of road noise as the tire ages
- Prone to tramlining and following road imperfections
- Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsh ride quality
Observations
- Users with lighter vehicles often report the tire feels too hard and fails to generate sufficient heat for optimal grip.
- Owners of high-torque or performance-oriented vehicles frequently report excessive wheel spin and poor traction in damp conditions.
- Drivers of 17-inch and larger wheel setups noted increased issues with road noise and vibration compared to smaller rim sizes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Destination A/T | B · Pirelli P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 14/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 460 A B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Outlined White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
87
/ 100
Firestone
57
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Firestone Destination A/T — better wet, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Destination A/T scores 92 vs 46 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Destination A/T scores 92 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone Destination A/T scores 94 vs 66 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Destination A/T scores 89 vs 67 on treadwear.
Tire A · Firestone Destination A/T
Tire B · Pirelli P6000
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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.