Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber APT: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Firestone Destination AT2 and General Grabber APT appear in 4 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 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.
How the General Grabber APT performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, 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 General Grabber APT 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 prefer the Firestone Destination AT2's brand, sizing or price
Choose General Grabber APT if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Destination AT2 | General Grabber APT |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 2.5 |
| Latest test | 2023 | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.4 | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Destination AT2
General Grabber APT
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Destination AT2 | General Grabber APT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 2.3 21 | General Grabber APT |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 2.7 2 | General Grabber APT |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 3.3 3 | General Grabber APT |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 2.0 1 | General Grabber APT |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.8 11 | Avg rank 2.3 42 | General Grabber APT |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | General Grabber APT |
💧 Wet: Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 5.0 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 5.7 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.5 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
🧊 Ice: Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Firestone Destination AT2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 3.8 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 7.0 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Destination AT2 or General Grabber APT?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the General Grabber APT ranks higher on average than the Firestone Destination AT2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The General Grabber APT 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 General Grabber APT ranks better than the Firestone Destination AT2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Destination AT2 appears in 2 independent tests, General Grabber APT in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →