Firestone Destination AT2 vs Kumho Road Venture AT52: 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 Kumho Road Venture AT52 appear in 3 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 efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Kumho Road Venture AT52 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
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 Kumho Road Venture AT52 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Destination AT2 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Kumho Road Venture AT52 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Destination AT2 | Kumho Road Venture AT52 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 2.9 |
| Latest test | 2023 | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.4 | 88.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Destination AT2
Kumho Road Venture AT52
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Destination AT2 | Kumho Road Venture AT52 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Kumho Road Venture AT52 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Kumho Road Venture AT52 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Kumho Road Venture AT52 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.8 11 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Kumho Road Venture AT52 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Firestone Destination AT2 |
💧 Wet: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Kumho Road Venture AT52
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 5.0 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Kumho Road Venture AT52
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 5.7 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Kumho Road Venture AT52
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.5 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Kumho Road Venture AT52
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 3.8 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Kumho Road Venture AT52
The Firestone Destination AT2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Kumho Road Venture AT52.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Destination AT2 or Kumho Road Venture AT52?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Road Venture AT52 ranks higher on average than the Firestone Destination AT2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 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 Kumho Road Venture AT52 ranks better than the Firestone Destination AT2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Destination AT2 appears in 2 independent tests, Kumho Road Venture AT52 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
