Firestone Destination LE3 review
The Firestone Destination LE3 is widely regarded as a reliable, long-lasting highway tire that excels in ride comfort and noise suppression. While most users report exceptional tread longevity and consistent performance across various weather conditions, a small subset of owners has expressed concerns regarding sidewall durability.
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
82.9%By road tests
75.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Firestone Destination LE3 is widely regarded as a reliable, long-lasting highway tire that excels in ride comfort and noise suppression. While most users report exceptional tread longevity and consistent performance across various weather conditions, a small subset of owners has expressed concerns regarding sidewall durability.
Pros
- Excellent tread longevity and durability over high mileage
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Strong all-weather traction, particularly in light snow and rain
- High value-to-price ratio
Cons
- Reports of premature sidewall failure or bulging
- Limited performance in deep, heavy snow conditions
- Potential for tracking or grabbing on grooved pavement with certain fitments
Worth knowing
- Users reported significant improvements in ride quality and noise reduction when replacing OEM tires on compact SUVs like the Hyundai Kona and Toyota RAV4.
- Drivers opting for non-standard, larger tire sizes noted changes in speedometer accuracy and increased sensitivity to road grooving.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
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2nd of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 7 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 7 | |
| Noise | 4th of 7 | |
| Value | 4th of 7 | |
| Dirt Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Cornering | 1st of 7 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 7 |
Firestone Destination LE3 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 700 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi |
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