Firestone Destination A/T Tire Review & Rating
The Firestone Destination A/T is engineered to deliver a combination of off-road performance on all types of terrain, along with year round traction and comfort on-road. Designed for drivers of trucks, SUV’s and vans, the A/T sports rugged good looks to match its capabilities on the road.
A tough tread compound includes L.L. Carbon black to enhance wet traction, while also increasing overall treadwear. This more rugged compound also provides better resistance to cuts and abrasions you often find off road. The tire’s continuous center rib increases steering response and provides better handling on dry pavement, while the wider circumferential grooves and multiple sipes deliver wet handling performance and reduce the risk of hydroplaning.
An off shoulder tread block design increases traction on all types of terrain, including mud, while also providing enabling improved performance in deep snow and ice. Interlocking tread blocks and notches further enhance mud traction, which is a plus for this tire.
Beyond driving performance, the Destination AT rides smooth and comfortable, and without all the road noise you often find on many AT tires. This is due in part to the optimized tread design and 5 degree noise reduction technology used in the tire. O-bead construction adds to ride comfort as well.
Inside the tire you will find two high-tensile steel belts to go along with a polyester cord body and Firestone’s UNI-T construction. The result is added strength and durability, as well as increased ride comfort. Sizes are available from 14-20 inches, and the tread is guaranteed for 5-years or 50,000 miles.
Pros
- Some of the best on and off-road traction in class
- Outstanding steering response
- Ride is comfortable and road noise is nearly non-existent
- Long lasting treadlife
Cons
- Deeper snow traction could be better
Overall Thoughts
For on and off road performance with your truck or SUV, the Destination A/T is one of the better tires available today. We like this tire for a variety of reasons. Traction and handling on almost any surface is outstanding. Steering response and feel are excellent. If you don’t believe us you can read the same thing on hundreds of driver reviews on this model. The tire simply stands with the top tires in this class in nearly every category.
The only real area where you may find issues is this tire’s grip in deeper amounts of snow. Light to moderate is no problem, but when it really starts piling up it seems the tires struggle a bit. We’ve heard this from more than a few drivers. Ride comfort exceeds expectations, while outside road noise is minimal. It gives you the feeling of riding on a highway touring tire at times. Tread life is pretty good, but we could see it being improved on just a bit. That said, Firestone does back it up with a 50K mile warranty.
Overall, if we were choosing an A/T tire for our own personal truck or SUV, this would be one of our top choices.
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What Vehicles Will The Firestone A/T Fit?
(This is not a complete list of ALL vehicles this tire will fit)
- Cadillac Escalade
- Chevrolet Silverado, Colorado, K1500, Trailblazer, Tahoe, Suburban
- Dodge Ram, Durango, Dakota
- Ford F-150, Ranger, Explorer, Escape, F-250, Expedition
- GMC Yukon, Canyon, Sierra, Envoy, Sonoma
- Honda Pilot, Element
- Hyundai Tucson
- Isuzu Trooper
- Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Commander
- Land Rover Discovery
- Nissan Xterra, Titan, Frontier
- Mazda B2300
- Toyota Tacoma, 4Runner, Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Sequoia
Tire Sizes
14″
P225/70R14 98S OWL
15″
30X9.50R15LT 104R OWL
31X10.50R15LT 109R OWL
33X12.50R15LT 108R OWL
LT235/75R15 104R OWL
P205/75R15 97S OWL
P215/75R15 100S OWL
P225/70R15 100S OWL
P225/75R15 102S OWL
P235/70R15 102S OWL
P235/75R15 105S OWL
P235/75R15 108S XL BL
16″
LT245/75R16 108R OWL
LT265/75R16 112R OWL
LT285/75R16 126R OWL
LT305/70R16 124R OWL
LT315/75R16 127R OWL
P235/70R16 104S OWL
P235/75R16 106S OWL
P235/75R16 106S BL
P245/70R16 106S OWL
P245/75R16 109S OWL
P255/70R16 109S OWL
P265/70R16 111S OWL
P265/75R16 114S OWL
17″
LT255/75R17 111R OWL
LT275/70R17 114R OWL
LT285/70R17 121R OWL
LT315/70R17 121R OWL
P235/65R17 103T OWL
P235/75R17 108S OWL
P245/65R17 105S OWL
P245/70R17 108S OWL
P245/75R17 110S OWL
P255/65R17 108S OWL
P255/70R17 110S OWL
P255/75R17 113S OWL
P265/65R17 110T OWL
P265/70R17 113S OWL
P285/70R17 117T OWL
18″
LT275/65R18 113S OWL
LT325/65R18 127R BL
P255/70R18 112S OWL
P265/60R18 109T OWL
P265/65R18 112S OWL
P275/65R18 114T OWL
20″
P275/55R20 111S OWL
P275/60R20 114S OWL
Price Range
Prices on the Destination A/T range from approximately $102 and up. You may also find occasional rebates, discounts, coupons and special offers on this tire.
Warranty
Firestone provides a 5-year or 50,000 mile tread warranty on this model for P-Metric and euro metric sizes. Tires uniformity is guaranteed for the first 1/32 inch of wear on all sizes.
Materials and workmanship are warranted for 5-years and include free replacement during the first 3-years. A prorated amount is given for the remaining time period or down to the final 2/32 inch of tread depth. You will also get Firestone’s exclusive 30-day buy it and try it guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied you can refund or exchange the tires for another Firestone model.
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Dear firestone just bought your tires, love love love your tires, can’t say enough about them, I feel like my truck is floating on the road! Best tires I ever bought! It’s the firestone destination for my Ford Explorer! They are the best!! Cannot day enough about them! I’m so happy I bought them ! Thank you for making something so good!!!
I’m looking for this tire, anywhere, for a 93 Ranger on stock rims: 225/70 R14. Yes, a 14″ rim. Any help would be greatly accepted. thanks
I’d go kumo at51 over these to be honest
I am considering the Firestone Destination AT’s or the Kumho Road Venture AT51 for my 2007 Commander/Jeep.
Kumho is new to me but seems like a comparably performing tire to the Firestone. My big concern is steering response and overall handling on the highway and a low noise level….the $200 cost differential leans me towards the Kumho’s but also do not want to be disappointed either….any further information or advise you can provide other than your great reviews is appreciated…..also I read in one review that the Kumhos get “flat spots” from sitting only a couple of hours ….is that even possible with today’s tire technology?….any Kumho users of the AT51 that have feedback is also appreciated.
I just went through the same decision process, was also considering the BFG KO2, but couldn’t get past the price on those. Ultimately I went with the Destination AT because of the well established reputation, which has proven to be true with my ‘15 Jeep Wrangler. Having said that, there have been times this winter when I would have liked to know how the snowflake rated AT51s would have faired, probably very well in comparison.
I just replaced my set of Firestone Destination AT on my 99 Suburban due to age only, and had a hard time doing it considering how much tread was left.
All 4 tires still look within a year old treadwise, and you have to look real closely to see the small cracking and aging on the sidewalk.
Another odd positive: having been a truck driver previously, I check my tire pressure religiously. But for some reason, this set held its air for crazy length of time, without decreasing, like at all. I almost NEVER had to air the dang things. Weirdest thing.
Only downsides were that this set was absolutely NOT quiet on the highway. Replaced them with the Hankook Dynapro AT2, and the difference is immediately striking. MUCH quieter and smoother ride. Other thing is they were good not great in winter weather.
Agree with the rest of the review though. Good tires and good looking. Hope that helps someone, or maybe the bit about the Hankooks do.