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?
Choose Continental TerrainContact AT if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Firestone Destination AT2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental TerrainContact AT | Firestone Destination AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.3 | 85.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Destination AT2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental TerrainContact AT | Firestone Destination AT2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧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 →
