Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber AT3: 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 AT3 appear in 5 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 takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.
How the General Grabber AT3 performs. It takes the win in snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 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 AT3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow 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?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose General Grabber AT3 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Destination AT2 | General Grabber AT3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.4 | 86 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Destination AT2
General Grabber AT3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Destination AT2 | General Grabber AT3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 5.1 11 | Firestone Destination AT2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 6.2 | Firestone Destination AT2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 4.6 3 | General Grabber AT3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.8 11 | Avg rank 4.0 11 | Firestone Destination AT2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 1.5 11 | General Grabber AT3 |
💧 Wet: Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber AT3
The Firestone Destination AT2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.1 for the General Grabber AT3.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber AT3
The Firestone Destination AT2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.2 for the General Grabber AT3.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber AT3
The General Grabber AT3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.5 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber AT3
The Firestone Destination AT2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 4.0 for the General Grabber AT3.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Destination AT2 vs General Grabber AT3
The General Grabber AT3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 7.0 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Destination AT2 or General Grabber AT3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Destination AT2 ranks higher on average than the General Grabber AT3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Firestone Destination AT2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the General Grabber AT3 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 General Grabber AT3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Destination AT2 appears in 2 independent tests, General Grabber AT3 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
