BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Firestone Destination AT2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Firestone Destination AT2 appear in 5 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Firestone Destination AT2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Destination AT2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA if
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | Firestone Destination AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.6 | 85.4 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
Firestone Destination AT2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | Firestone Destination AT2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 12 | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Firestone Destination AT2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Firestone Destination AT2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 21 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.3 2 | Avg rank 3.8 11 | Firestone Destination AT2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 7.0 | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Firestone Destination AT2
The Firestone Destination AT2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.5 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Firestone Destination AT2
The Firestone Destination AT2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.0 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Firestone Destination AT2
Both tires perform similarly in snow, with average ranks of 5.5 and 5.5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Firestone Destination AT2
The Firestone Destination AT2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 4.3 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Firestone Destination AT2
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.0 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA or Firestone Destination AT2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Destination AT2 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Firestone Destination AT2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Firestone Destination AT2 ranks better than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA appears in 3 independent tests, Firestone Destination AT2 in 2, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →