Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Firestone Destination LE3 averages a finish of 8th.
2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test P14 of 30
The Firestone Destination LE3, a highway all-season without the 3PMSF mark, shared fourteenth place. Good ice grip offset modest snow traction and braking.
Where the Firestone Destination LE3 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P3.5 of 8 | 67% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P7 of 7 | 0% | - |
| Dry Circle | 1 | P6 of 9 | 38% | - |
| Subj. Road Score | 1 | P8 of 9 | 13% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P5 of 8 | 46% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P4 of 8 | 60% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P3 of 7 | 67% | - |
| Wet Circle | 2 | P3 of 8 | 73% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P2 of 7 | 83% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P4 of 7 | 50% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 2 | P10.5 of 18.5 | 67% | 1 |
| Snow Traction | 2 | P11 of 18.5 | 52% | - |
| Snow Handling | 2 | P3 of 8 | 73% | - |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 2 | P8 of 18.5 | 69% | - |
| Snow Cornering | 1 | P1 of 7 | 100% | 1 |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P8 of 30 | 76% | - |
| Ice Traction | 1 | P4 of 30 | 90% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Dirt Handling | 1 | P4 of 7 | 50% | - |
| Subj. Dirt Handling | 1 | P6 of 7 | 17% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P5 of 7 | 33% | - |
| Noise | 1 | P4 of 7 | 50% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Value | 1 | P4 of 7 | 50% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P2 of 7 | 83% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Firestone Destination LE3. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kumho Crugen H/T51
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Michelin Defender LTX MS2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 General Grabber H/T
3 shared: 0 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0% |
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone Destination LE2 Predecessor | 0 | - | - | - |
| Firestone Destination LE3 This tyre | 3 | 0 | 8th | 48% |
Drawn from 3 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
The Firestone Destination LE3 has a mixed test record, with a much stronger result in the 2026 Tyre Reviews HT All Season comparison than in Tire Rack's 2024 highway test. Tyre Reviews placed it second of seven and Highly recommended, with first place for snow braking and snow cornering, second for wet handling and second for rolling resistance. Dry braking was also second, just 1.4% behind the best. The dry handling lap took 1.9% longer than the quickest lap, placing last, and dirt handling felt less progressive than the best.
That strong wet result is unusual beside the 2024 Tire Rack test, where it finished eighth of nine overall, seventh in wet braking and sixth in wet handling. Drivers described loose steering and grip that was slow to recover, despite liking its cushioned ride and noise control. Snow performance also varies by comparison: the wider 2026 Tire Rack truck field placed it 20th of 30 for snow braking and 19th for acceleration, contrasting with the snow-braking win among seven highway tyres. Ice results were stronger there, eighth for braking and fourth for acceleration. Different fields and sizes make a single verdict difficult, especially for wet grip and snow braking.
class-leading snow braking and cornering grip- Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! (2026)
strong on ice, with top-third braking and the fourth-quickest acceleration- 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test (2026)
a low rolling resistance- Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! (2026)
class-leading snow braking and cornering grip- Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! (2026)
Dry handling was the slowest in the test- Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! (2026)
on dirt it didn't feel as progressive as the best tyres- Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! (2026)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Firestone Destination LE3, a highway all-season without the 3PMSF mark, shared fourteenth place. Good ice grip offset modest snow traction and braking.
The Firestone Destination LE3 is a very strong tyre. It was the best overall in the wet, good in all braking tests with the best snow braking AND the second lowest rolling resistance. On dirt it wasn't quite as drivable as some of the other tyres but I don't really think that matters for this catoroy of tyre. Fantastic product.
The Firestone Destination LE3 finished eighth overall. It offers a quiet, cushioned ride and a respectable snow lap, but weak grip and vague steering on wet and dry roads leave it behind most of this group.
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