Continental TerrainContact AT vs Firestone Destination AT2

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Continental TerrainContact AT 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 Continental TerrainContact AT and Firestone Destination AT2 appear in 4 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 Continental TerrainContact AT performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Firestone Destination AT2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Continental TerrainContact AT is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Destination AT2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Firestone Destination AT2's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricContinental TerrainContact ATFirestone Destination AT2
    SegmentAll TerrainAll Terrain
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used22
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.14.6
    Latest test20232023
    Tire Lab Score86.385.4

    Tire Lab Score

    86.3
    Very Good · All Season
    85.4
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental TerrainContact ATFirestone Destination AT2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.8
    2
    Avg rank 5.0
    2
    Continental TerrainContact AT
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.3
    11
    Avg rank 5.7
    1
    Continental TerrainContact AT
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.0
    3
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Continental TerrainContact AT
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.0
    21
    Avg rank 3.8
    11
    Continental TerrainContact AT
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.0
    Continental TerrainContact AT

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Continental TerrainContact AT vs Firestone Destination AT2

    The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.0 for the Firestone Destination AT2.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental TerrainContact AT vs Firestone Destination AT2

    The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.7 for the Firestone Destination AT2.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental TerrainContact AT vs Firestone Destination AT2

    The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.5 for the Firestone Destination AT2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental TerrainContact AT vs Firestone Destination AT2

    The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.8 for the Firestone Destination AT2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental TerrainContact AT vs Firestone Destination AT2

    The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 7.0 for the Firestone Destination AT2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental TerrainContact AT or Firestone Destination AT2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT ranks higher on average than the Firestone Destination AT2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental TerrainContact AT averages a better dry-braking rank than the Firestone Destination AT2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental TerrainContact AT ranks better than the Firestone Destination AT2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental TerrainContact AT appears in 2 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 →