Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT: 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 Nitto Recon Grappler AT 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 noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Nitto Recon Grappler AT performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 67/100, 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 Firestone Destination AT2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Nitto Recon Grappler AT still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Firestone Destination AT2 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Destination AT2 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 3.6 |
| Latest test | 2023 | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.4 | 67.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Destination AT2
Nitto Recon Grappler AT
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Destination AT2 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.8 11 | No data | Firestone Destination AT2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Firestone Destination AT2 |
💧 Wet: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT
The Nitto Recon Grappler AT wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.0 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT
The Nitto Recon Grappler AT wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.7 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT
The Nitto Recon Grappler AT wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.5 for the Firestone Destination AT2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT
The Firestone Destination AT2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to no data for the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT
The Firestone Destination AT2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Destination AT2 or Nitto Recon Grappler AT?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nitto Recon Grappler AT ranks higher on average than the Firestone Destination AT2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nitto Recon Grappler 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 Firestone Destination AT2 ranks better than the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Destination AT2 appears in 2 independent tests, Nitto Recon Grappler AT 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 →
