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Firestone Destination LE2

Firestone Destination LE2 Review - How's It Stack Up? [2024]

Here are the key stats for the Destination LE2, at a glance.
Key Info - Australia
Vehicle SuitabilityLight Truck / SUV
Driving StyleHighway All-Season
SeasonAll Season
Release Date2014
Run Flat?No
Overall Score77/100

Pricing

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Firestone Destination LE2 in Australia

This offering by Firestone has been around in Australia for about 10 years. Especially designed for 4WDs, SUVs and light trucks, it comes in a total of 63 sizes.

This highway all-season tyre is a solid option for those looking for an all season tyre in the mid-range of the market. Note that it is not a runflat tyre.

Read on to see how it stacks up against the competition!

How We Reviewed The Destination LE2 Tyres

We've analysed the results of the following tyre benchmarks to carry out a data-driven review of the Destination LE2 tyres.

  • TireRack: Best in Highway All-Season/SUV

Benchmark Test Data

Here are the results from a number of magazine tests and benchmarks done on the Destination LE2 tyres. Bear in mind that these results are more subjective than the EU results.
Rating
Dry PerformanceExcellent
ComfortExcellent
Wet PerformanceGood
HandlingGood
Snow/Ice PerformanceGood
TreadwearGood
Overall Score77/100

Comfort

Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, including those below, the Destination LE2 scores 5 out of 5 for comfort.

  • TireRack: Best in Highway All-Season/SUV

Treadwear

With a UTQG treadwear rating of 520, the Destination LE2 would theoretically last 5.2 times longer than a tyre with a treadwear rating of 100.

Traction

The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.

These tyres score a grade of A.

Temperature Resistance

The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.

These tyres score a grade of B.

Warranty

We don't have any warranty data for this tyre, unfortunately. Know how long the warranty period is? Let us know over at the contact page.

Comparisons With Similar Tyres

Still undecided as to whether to go with these highway all-season tyres? Check out our data-driven comparisons to similar tyres on the market in Australia!

Summary

With an overall rating of 77 out of 100, the Destination LE2 tyres are a solid choice for anyone looking to replace their SUV or truck rubber with some tyres designed for highway all-season action.

In terms of data out of the US, they have the following UTQG ratings:

  • Treadwear: 520
  • Traction: A (scale: AA, A, B, C)
  • Temperature Resistance: B (scale: A, B, C)

Full Size List (click to show)

Below is a list of all 63 sizes of the Destination LE2 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width. Select your preferred size to compare prices across multiple suppliers.

Size
205/70 R16 96T
215/75 R15 100T
215/70 R16 99H
225/75 R16 104T
225/75 R15 102T
225/65 R17 102H
225/60 R17 99T
225/70 R15 100T
225/65 R17 102T
225/70 R16 103H
235/75 R16 109T XL
235/65 R16 101T
235/75 R15 108T XL
235/50 R18 97H
235/60 R17 100H
235/65 R17 104H
235/60 R18 102H
235/70 R17 108T XL
235/55 R20 102H
235/55 R18 99H
235/70 R16 107T XL
235/70 R15 102T
235/55 R19 101H
235/65 R18 104T
235/50 R19 99H
245/60 R18 105H
245/70 R17 108T
245/75 R16 109S
245/50 R20 102H
245/70 R16 106H
245/55 R19 103T
245/75 R16 109T
245/65 R17 105T
245/60 R18 104H
255/60 R19 108H
255/65 R18 109S
255/70 R18 112T
255/65 R16 106T
255/70 R17 110T
255/55 R19 111H XL
255/70 R16 109T
255/55 R20 107H
255/65 R17 108T
255/50 R20 109H XL
255/55 R18 109H XL
255/50 R19 107H XL
265/60 R18 109T
265/65 R17 110S
265/75 R16 114T
265/70 R17 113T
265/50 R20 107H
265/75 R15 112T
265/65 R18 112T
265/65 R17 110T
265/70 R16 111T
265/70 R18 114T
275/45 R20 110H XL
275/60 R20 114T
275/55 R20 111H
275/60 R17 110T
275/55 R19 111H
275/65 R18 114T
285/45 R22 110H
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