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    Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    2026 test data · 3 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2: 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 Terra Grappler G2 appear in 3 tests, 1 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 Firestone Destination AT2 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 73/100, 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Firestone Destination AT2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Nitto Terra Grappler G2 if

    • You prioritise dry

    Test profile

    MetricFirestone Destination AT2Nitto Terra Grappler G2
    SegmentAll TerrainAll Terrain
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used21
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.65.2
    Latest test20232022
    Tire Lab Score85.473.2

    Tire Lab Score

    85.4
    Very Good · All Season
    73.2
    Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFirestone Destination AT2Nitto Terra Grappler G2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    2
    Avg rank 5.0
    2
    Tie
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.7
    1
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Nitto Terra Grappler G2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Avg rank 6.7
    1
    Firestone Destination AT2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.8
    11
    		No data
    Firestone Destination AT2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.0
    		No data
    Firestone Destination AT2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 5.0 and 5.0.

    ☀️ Dry: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.7 for the Firestone Destination AT2.

    ❄️ Snow: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    The Firestone Destination AT2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.7 for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    The Firestone Destination AT2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Destination AT2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    The Firestone Destination AT2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 Terra Grappler G2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Firestone Destination AT2 appears in 2 independent tests, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 in 1, with 1 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 →