Firestone Destination A/T2 review
The Firestone Destination A/T2 is widely regarded as a high-performing all-terrain tire that excels in wet weather and snow, offering a balanced experience for daily drivers and light-duty truck owners. While most users praise its longevity and highway comfort, some concerns persist regarding its durability on rugged terrain and a slightly vague steering feel.
Owners rate it 8.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
82.1%By road tests
74%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Firestone Destination A/T2 is widely regarded as a high-performing all-terrain tire that excels in wet weather and snow, offering a balanced experience for daily drivers and light-duty truck owners. While most users praise its longevity and highway comfort, some concerns persist regarding its durability on rugged terrain and a slightly vague steering feel.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather traction and grip
- Strong performance in snow with 3PMS rating
- Quiet and smooth ride quality at highway speeds
- Impressive tread life and mileage
- Good value for the price point
Cons
- Vague or unresponsive steering feedback
- Questionable durability on sharp rocks or rough forest service roads
- Stiffer ride compared to factory street tires
Worth knowing
- Users transitioning from factory street tires to the A/T2 on 2WD work trucks report a noticeable improvement in off-road traction despite a slight increase in tire stiffness.
- Large SUV owners report that the tire maintains fuel efficiency while providing superior winter performance compared to original equipment all-season tires.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023/24 Best All Terrain tires In Snow · 275/65 R18
2nd of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 7 |
2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain tires · 265/70 R17
1st of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 9 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Dirt Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Gravel Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Dirt Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Subj. Gravel Handling | 3rd of 9 |
Firestone Destination A/T2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ |
| UTQG | 540 - 560 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | 55,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 44 - 50 psi |
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