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 May 2026
Firestone Destination LE 2 vs Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 — 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
Tire B
Sumitomo
Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better comfort, wet 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 15
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 75 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 42
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 50 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Destination LE 2 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Destination LE 2 | HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Destination LE 2 | Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 91 | 75 |
| Dry | 95 | 80 |
| Wet | 91 | 75 |
| Snow | 86 | 70 |
| Comfort | 92 | 50 |
| Noise | 92 | – |
| Treadwear | 91 | 90 |
| Handling | 90 | 75 |
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Headline score
91
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 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 Sumitomo H/TR AS P02 is generally regarded as a durable, high-value all-season tire that offers reliable longevity and competent performance in varied weather conditions. While users appreciate its impressive tread life and snow capability, some note a lack of steering responsiveness and a firmer ride quality compared to premium alternatives.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity exceeding 40,000 miles
- Reliable traction in light snow conditions
- Strong value proposition for the price point
- Solid upgrade over worn-out winter or budget tires
Cons
- Noticeable delay in steering turn-in response
- Compound loses grip and responsiveness as the tire ages
- Ride comfort is perceived as somewhat harsh or stiff
Observations
- Users report consistent high-mileage performance, with tread depth remaining viable well past the 40,000-mile mark.
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
91
/ 100
Firestone
75
/ 100
Sumitomo
Winner: Firestone Destination LE 2 — better comfort, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 92 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 91 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 86 vs 70 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone Destination LE 2 scores 95 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · Firestone Destination LE 2
Tire B · Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
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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.