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Firestone Destination XT vs KO2

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Do you want an off-road LT tire but don’t want BF Goodrich KO2? Let me introduce you to one of the lightest tires in its class, Firestone Destination X/T. Since Destination X/T is mainly built for 3/4 or above trucks, its deaf ride makes it a good option for those who want durability and comfort at the same time. Yet, it doesn’t overperform BF Goodrich KO2 in every section. Let’s dig into it and see which one is a better fit for your use.

Firestone Destination X/T isn't the best tires for ice but it has extremely satisfying performance on deep and light snow

At a Glance

Firestone Destination X/TBF Goodrich KO2
Better forMostly highway driving,
fuel efficiency,
hauling & towing, camping,
3/4 ton or above trucks		Snowy regions,
severe off-road lovers,
SUV, CUV, or 1/2-ton light truck owners
ProsLight-weight (decrease in MPG),
long-lasting rubber,		Responsiveness,
strong sidewalls,
product range
ConsYou should heat up tires a bit for the best wet and light-snow tractionWet traction is questionable,
doesn’t last as long as its competitors
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As a former Bridgestone engineer, in my perspective, the Firestone Destination XT leans towards being a more efficiency-oriented choice in this comparison. It excels as an option for towing and hauling. However, its blocks are stiffer and more rigid, resulting in a rougher ride. On the other hand, the BF Goodrich KO2 is an excellent option if you prioritize on-road manners, especially because it’s available in C and D load ranges. When it comes to winter performance, I don’t expect much difference on light and deep snow between the two. However, for icy conditions, I recommend being cautious with the Firestone Destination XT.

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All Terrain Tire Market Overview

Before delving into the tire reviews, I’d like to share a couple of data tables I’ve prepared for popular tire sizes. These tables provide information on weight, tread depth, production country, and tread width (for those seeking a more aggressive appearance).

35×12.5R20

Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Toyo Open Country AT3
Toyo Open Country AT3
BF Goodrich KO2
Sumitomo Encounter AT
General Grabber ATX
Firestone Destination XT
Nitto Recon Grappler AT
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Yokohama Geolander AT G015
Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme
Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme
Kumho Road Venture AT52
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Treak
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Yokohama Geolander X-AT
Yokohama Geolander X-AT
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT
Mickey Thompson Baja Legend Exp
Kenda Klever RT
Category
Off-Road AT Tire
Off-Road AT Tire
Off-Road AT Tire
Off-Road AT Tire
Off-Road AT Tire
Off-Road AT Tire
Off-Road AT Tire
Off-Road AT Tire
On-Road AT Tire
On-Road AT Tire
On-Road AT Tire
On-Road AT Tire
On-Road AT Tire
On-Road AT Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged-Terrain Tire
Rugged-Terrain Tire
Rugged-Terrain Tire
Load Range
F
F
E
E
E
E
E
F
F
E
F
E
E
F
F
E
F
F
F
F
F
Weight
77 lbs
67 lbs
67 lbs
67 lbs
75 lbs
70 lbs
59 lbs
68 lbs
67 lbs
59 lbs
65 lbs
73 lbs
66 lbs
69 lbs
68 lbs
71 lbs
70 lbs
69 lbs
72 lbs
62 lbs
68 lbs
Tread Depth
19/32″
16.9/32″
16.9/32″
15/32″
19/32″
16/32″
17/32″
16.9/32″
16.5/32″
16/32″
15.5/32″
14.5/32″
16/32″
18.5/32″
18.3/32″
19/32″
–
16.9
18.5/32″
Add New
18.8/32”
Tread Width
10.9″
10.5″
10.3″
11.1″
11″
10.6″
10.8″
10.5″
10.8″
9.8″
–
10.1″
10.2″
11″
10.2″
10″
–
–
10.3″
10.2
10”
Made In
Thailand
United States
United States
United States
Thailand
United States
Canada
United States
United States
Phillippines
Korea
Korea
Vietnam
United States
United States
Japan
Japan
United States
United States
United States
Taiwan
Price

285/70R17

Toyo Open Country AT3
Toyo Open Country AT3
Toyo Open Country AT3
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
BF Goodrich KO2
BF Goodrich KO2
BF Goodrich KO3
General Grabber ATX
Nitto Recon Grappler AT
Nitto Recon Grappler AT
Kenda Klever AT2
Sumitomo Encounter AT
Sumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XT
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac
Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
Firestone Destination AT2
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Nitto Nomad Grappler
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A
General Grabber APT
Yokohama Geolander AT G015
Yokohama Geolander AT G015
Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
Kenda Klever R/T
Category
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Commercial AT Tire
Commercial AT Tire
Commercial AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Load Range
C
E
SL
C
E
SL
C
E
C
E
E
SL
E
E
SL
E
D
E
E
SL
D
SL
SL
E
SL
SL
E
SL
E
E
SL
C
E
SL
E
C
E
Weight
54 lbs
55 lbs
47 lbs
63 lbs
58 lbs
50 lbs
51 lbs
58 lbs
56 lbs
59 lbs
54 lbs
48 lbs
56 lbs
60 lbs
52 lbs
51 lbs
51 lbs
60 lbs
62 lbs
41 lbs
55 lbs
45 lbs
43 lbs
55 lbs
46 lbs
46 lbs
54 lbs
45 lbs
61 lbs
57 lbs
48 lbs
55 lbs
55 lbs
48 lbs
57 lbs
56 lbs
56 lbs
Tread Depth
16.5/32″
16.5/32″
13.6/32″
18/32″
18/32″
13/32″
15/32″
15/32″
15/32″
16/32″
16/32″
13.6/32″
14.87/32”
18/32″
13/32″
16/32″
18″
18”
18.5/32″
12/32″
15/32″
13.4/32″
14/32″
17/32″
12.5/32″
14/32″
18/32″
13/32″
15.5/32″
18.5/32″
16/32″
16.4/32″
16.4/32″
13.5/32″
16.5/32″
16.5/32″
16.3/32”
Tread Width
9″
9″
9″
9.6″
9.6″
9.6″
9.3″
9.2″
Add New
9″
9.1″
9.2″
Add New
9.6″
9.6″
8.8″
9.5″
9.2″
9.2″
9.2″
9.3″
9.1″
9.2″
9.2″
9.1″
9.2″
8.9″
8.5″
8.9″
9.4″
9.4″
8.9″
8.9″
8.9″
–
–
Add New
Made In
United States
United States
Japan
Thailand
China
Thailand
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Taiwan
Thailand
Thailand
Canada
United States
United States
United States
Costa Rica
Brazil
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Thailand
Thailand
China
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Taiwan
Price

275/60R20

Toyo Open Country AT3
Toyo Open Country AT3
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
BF Goodrich KO2
General Grabber ATX
General Grabber ATX
Sumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XT
Nitto Recon Grappler AT
Nitto Recon Grappler AT
Kenda Klever AT2
Kenda Klever AT2
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac
Firestone Destination XT
Firestone Destination AT2
Vredestein Pinza AT
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
BF Goodrich Trail Terrain TA
General Grabber APT
Yokohama Geolander AT G015
Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme
Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
Category
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Commercial AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Load Range
E
SL
D
SL
D
D
XL
SL
E
E
XL
E
XL
SL
Add New
E
SL
SL
E
SL
SL
SL
D
SL
SL
E
XL
E
SL
SL
Weight
55
42 lbs
62 lbs
50 lbs
55 lbs
56 lbs
50 lbs
49 lbs
52 lbs
55 lbs
46 lbs
56 lbs
53 lbs
46 lbs
52 lbs
42 lbs
44 lbs
44 lbs
56 lbs
47 lbs
45 lbs
45 lbs
57 lbs
44 lbs
47 lbs
58 lbs
45 lbs
64 lbs
48 lbs
44 lbs
Tread Depth
16.4
13.5/32″
18/32″
13/32″
15/32″
16/32″
14/32″
12/32″
16/32″
15.9/32″
13.5/32″
14.87/32”
13.35/32”
16/32″
16/32″
12/32″
12/32″
12.5/32″
16/32″
12.5/32″
14/32″
12/32″
14.5/32″
12.5/32″
16/32″
16.4/32″
13.5/32″
18.5/32″
16/32″
13.5
Tread Width
–
13.5/32″
9.4″
9.6″
9″
9.4″
9.6″
9.2″
9.6″
9.3″
9.1″
–
–
9″
9.6″
8.8″
8.6″
9.1″
9.2″
9.5″
9.4″
8.3″
–
8.8″
9.4″
9.2″
8.9″
9.8″
9.3″
–
Made In
United States
United States
Thailand
Thailand
United States
United States
United States
Thailand
Canada
United States
United States
Taiwan
Taiwan
United States
Canada
United States
India
United States
United States
United States
United States
Phillippines
Korea
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Price

265/70R17

Toyo Open Country AT3
Toyo Open Country AT3
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
BF Goodrich KO2
BF Goodrich KO2
General Grabber ATX
General Grabber ATX
General Grabber ATX
Sumitomo Encounter AT
Sumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XT
Nitto Recon Grappler AT
Kenda Klever AT2
Kenda Klever AT2
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac
Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx
Firestone Destination AT2
Vredestein Pinza AT
Vredestein Pinza AT
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
BF Goodrich Trail Terrain TA
General Grabber APT
General Grabber APT
Yokohama Geolander AT G015
Yokohama Geolander AT G015
Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT
Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT
Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme
Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT
Toyo Open Country RT Trail
Toyo Open Country RT Trail
Kenda Klever RT
Category
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Off Road AT Tire
Commercial AT Tire
Commercial AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
On Road AT Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Rugged Terrain Tire
Load Range
E
SL
E
SL
XL
E
C
E
C
SL
E
SL
E
E
E
SL
E
E
SL
E
SL
SL
SL
C
SL
E
SL
E
C
E
SL
E
XL
E
SL
E
XL
E
C
E
Weight
48 lbs
42 lbs
51 lbs
45 lbs
42 lbs
53 lbs
46 lbs
55 lbs
47 lbs
44 lbs
54 lbs
46 lbs
45 lbs
50 lbs
47 lbs
47 lbs
51 lbs
55 lbs
38 lbs
52 lbs
40 lbs
42 lbs
57 lbs
42 lbs
47 lbs
51 lbs
41 lbs
50 lbs
45 lbs
48 lbs
39 lbs
53 lbs
45 lbs
51 lbs
42 lbs
57 lbs
44 lbs
49 lbs
49 lbs
47 lbs
Tread Depth
16.3/32″
13.4/32″
17/32″
13/32″
13/32″
15/32″
15/32″
16/32″
16/32″
14/32″
17/32″
13/32″
15/32″
15.7/32″
14.87/32”
13.35/32
18/32″
18.5/32″
12/32″
16/32″
13/32″
14/32″
12.5/32″
12/32″
14/32″
18/32″
13/32″
16.5/32″
16.5/32″
15/32″
12.5/32″
18.5/32″
16/32″
16.4/32″
13.5/32″
18.5/32″
16/32″
16.3/32”
16.3/32”
16.3/32”
Tread Width
8.4″
8.4″
9″
9″
9″
8.7″
8.8″
8.3″
8.4″
7.2″
8.9″
8.9″
8.7″
8.5″
–
–
8.7″
8.7″
8.3″
7.8″
8.1″
8.6″
8.7″
8.5″
8.6″
8.4″
8″
8.7″
8.7″
8.4″
8.4″
8.9″
8.8″
8.4″
8.4″
9.2″
8.7″
–
–
Add New
Made In
United States
Japan
Japan
United States
Japan
United States
Canada
United States
United States
United States
Thailand
Thailand
Canada
United States
Taiwan
Taiwan
United States
United States
United States
India
India
United States
United States
United States
United States
Thailand
Thailand
United States
United States
Indonesia
Indonesia
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Taiwan
Price
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Specification Comparison for Popular Sizes

When evaluating the performance of Firestone Destination XT and BF Goodrich KO2, it’s essential to recognize that their characteristics can differ depending on the tire size. Before delving into a direct comparison, let’s emphasize some key factors:

  • Wheel Sizes: Both BF Goodrich KO2 and Firestone Destination XT are available in various wheel sizes, including 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, and 20”. Additionally, BF Goodrich KO2 offers a 22” option.

  • Load Ranges: These tires are designed to accommodate different load ranges. BF Goodrich KO2 is available in ‘C, D, E’ load ranges, whereas Firestone Destination XT is offered in ‘C and E’ load ranges. It’s worth noting that the ‘C’ load range option is not available for most sizes of Firestone Destination XT.

  • Weight: In most sizes, Firestone Destination XT is lighter than BF Goodrich KO2, particularly in the E load range category.

  • Height: Firestone Destination XT tends to have a greater height compared to BF Goodrich KO2 for most sizes.

These variations in wheel sizes, load ranges, weight, and height should be considered when selecting the appropriate tire to meet your specific requirements. Now, let’s proceed with a comprehensive comparison of popular sizes.

35×12.5R20

BF Goodrich KO2 Firestone Destination XT
Off Road AT Tire Off Road AT Tire
E E
67 lbs 59 lbs
15/32″ 17/32″
11.1″ 10.8″
United States Canada

In this particular size, Firestone Destination XT stands out as the lighter and narrower option, making it a suitable choice if fuel efficiency is your primary concern. However, it’s important to note that its deeper tread and stiffer construction may result in a slightly rougher ride. If you don’t intend to subject this size to heavy-duty use, BF Goodrich KO2 is a more optimized choice for these specific size.

285/70R17

BF Goodrich KO2 BF Goodrich KO2 Firestone Destination XT
Off Road AT Tire Off Road AT Tire Off Road AT Tire
E C E
58 lbs 51 lbs 51 lbs
15/32″ 15/32″ 16/32″
9.2″ 9.3″ 8.8″
United States United States Canada

This tire size is a popular choice among predominantly on-road users. As a result, BF Goodrich KO2 offers a C load range option for this size. Surprisingly, even with the C load range, BF Goodrich KO2 weighs the same as the Firestone Destination XT. If your top priority is on-road performance, the C load range BF Goodrich KO2 could be a suitable choice. The same equation applies if you prefer the E load range – Firestone Destination XT for work, and BF Goodrich KO2 for a more adventurous and off-road-oriented experience.

275/60R20

BF Goodrich KO2 Firestone Destination XT
Off Road AT Tire Off Road AT Tire
D E
55 lbs 52 lbs
15/32″ 16/32″
9″ 9.6″
United States Canada

In this size, the tables turn. Despite Firestone Destination XT being lighter, it’s a taller and wider tire at the same time. This generally makes it a better option for users who prioritize traction. On the other hand, I’ve found that the D-rated BF Goodrich KO2 is the best overall tire for this size, offering a balanced performance profile.

265/70R17

BF Goodrich KO2 BF Goodrich KO2 Firestone Destination XT
Off Road AT Tire Off Road AT Tire Off Road AT Tire
C E E
46 lbs 53 lbs 45 lbs
15/32″ 15/32″ 15/32″
8.8″ 8.7″ 8.7″
Canada United States Canada

So, first of all, if you spend most of your time on the road, the C-rated BF Goodrich KO2 is the best option. On the other hand, if you’re looking for the most efficient choice, the E-load range Firestone Destination XT is still a good pick, even though it might ride a bit rough. The significant weight difference between the two is notable. I recommend the BF Goodrich KO2 if your primary concern is better traction on loose ground.

Tread Appearance

Firestone Destination X/T is easy to fit rim. Hugee advantage for a big tire!

Firestone Destination XT (review) looks like a slightly less aggressive version of the Falken Wildpeak AT3W. Wildpeak AT3 is a trustworthy option. It is one of the best all-terrain tires. Destination XT’s tread design promises better on-road manners than Wildpeak AT3W.

On the other hand, BF Goodrich KO2 has a more aggressive tread design. It tends to perform well off the road. Actually, it proved their off-road ability on Baja Race. It is a champion.

Let’s start with the center section. 

Firestone Destination XT has a lot of sipes on the center section. These sipes will improve your traction ability dramatically. Especially in winter conditions. Moreover, siping on the center blocks is full-depth so you get full traction for all of tread life.

BF Goodrich KO2 also has a good amount of siping on the center. The only difference is it has straight sipes. Which will decrease your ice and winter traction. Yet, this sipe design is better for off-road traction.

And lastly shoulders,

Destination XT has staggered shoulder lugs that have less siping straight and not full depth. Luckily, this makes them stiffer for better highway speeds. Normally, that causes a bit of wet performance but they increased the evacuation ability with thicker sipes on shoulders.

BF Goodrich KO2 has similar shoulders design. The only difference is the angle of thick sipes. BF Goodrich placed those sipes at different angles. That is going to improve your traction ability in harsh off-road conditions. In return, the noise level will be up after you make some miles.

In summary, BF Goodrich KO2 has a more aggressive tread design. Yet, in my point of view, Firestone Destination XT promises more.

Tread Life

I generally associate treadwear with even wearing ability. Well, it is also related to balance by implication (How long do all-terrain tires last?).

Tread depths are par. So the above paragraph topics will be our deciding points. 

BFG KO2 has an asymmetric tread design. Also has a wider void area. These will cause balancing issues if you miss your rotation times. As a result, you will face uneven wearing.

Firestone Destination XT has a symmetrical tread design. Also has a close pattern design. So, it tends to wear evenly. 

I can confidently say that Firestone Destination XT promises more regarding treadwear. Yet, on this level, it is all about you and your driving habits.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Note: Both tires come up with a 50000-mile tread life warranty.

You can check the below Destination XT videos (7500 miles and 22500 miles) from my dearest friend Scott. He also shared his views on holding stones.

Noise Comparison

I’ll keep this section concise. The comparison is quite clear to me. While a deeper tread may look appealing, it tends to generate more noise and vibration. Therefore, the Firestone Destination XT is the louder tire in this comparison.

However, it’s essential to remember that expecting too much in terms of quietness from both tires doesn’t make sense, as these are aggressive off-road tires.

All in all, if reducing noise is a priority, especially with C and D load range options, the BF Goodrich KO2 is the tire to choose.

A side note here: Even though some tires tend to make noise because of their tread patterns, it’s still possible to keep your tire noise down.

I’m leaving a perfect explanation below from DiscountTire for those who need it;

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https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise

Comfort

At beginning of the article, I talked about the good on-road manners of Destination XT. In this section, the table turned.

Comfort is related to compound as well as pattern. Destination XT has a softer design. I agree. Yet, I have made my research. Thanks to my fellows on Bridgestone.

Destination XT has a rigid compound due to wear rate. And that cost lack of comfort. Slow down when you are passing the bumps.

BF Goodrich KO2 offers a slightly smoother ride than Firestone Destination XT.

Here is a perfect article what to expect from all-terrain tires for daily driving –> https://tireterrain.com/are-all-terrain-tires-good-for-daily-driving/

Wet Performance

Wet performance of all-terrain tires can be a concern due to their wide design, which makes them prone to hydroplaning.

Deeper tread can help improve wet performance, giving Firestone Destination XT a slight advantage. However, it’s worth noting that its stiff compound can lead to reduced wet traction.

In this case, I’d opt for the BF Goodrich KO2 because it provides a bit more security in wet conditions. Nevertheless, I still believe that the stability of the Firestone Destination XT can be an advantage, especially for hauling and towing applications.

Note: Hydroplaning is vital for a safe ride under the pouring rain. However, it might occur even with the best tire. Maybe you can’t prevent it but if you know what it is and how to deal with it, you can easily stay on the safe side.

Here is an extremely efficient guide about ‘How to Deal with Hydroplaning?‘ –> https://www.discounttire.com/learn/hydroplaning

Winter Performance

Both of these tires carry the 3 peak mountain snowflake marking, indicating their ability to perform well in snowy conditions. However, it’s important to acknowledge that despite these ratings, all-terrain tires are not specialized snow tires. While they can handle light and deep snow effectively, they may not excel on icy surfaces.

In general, BF Goodrich KO2 may be the better choice for winter driving due to its softer compound. However, Firestone Destination XT is optimized for heavy loads, and its 5-rib design provides better traction under load, making it a good option for work applications.

In summary, for vehicles like Jeeps and off-road trucks, I recommend BF Goodrich KO2 for winter conditions. For work-related tasks and heavy loads, Firestone Destination XT is a suitable choice.

Off-Road Performance

Well, you can't beat the Baja Champ that easily

Off-road is where BF Goodrich KO2 shines. It is a champion tire and hard to defeat.

On the other hand, Destination XT will give you everything you need on mild off-road. No doubt!

Destination XT‘s self-cleaning ability is huge. It can effortlessly throw the dirt out of lugs. So, BF Goodrich KO2 too. They are even on dirt.

Sand performance is easy to evaluate. Less aggressive design works better on the sand. Therefore, Destination XT is my pick.

BF Goodrich KO2 is killing it in mud. A wider shoulder block provides better traction. In addition to that, sidewalls are deeper than Destination XT’s. That will help you on deeper mud.

Lastly the rock. Destination XT will not let you down on gravel or pavement. Yet, climbing ability is not as good as BF Goodrich’s. As long as, we are talking about LT sizes; I am going to say even for rocks.

In summary, both are great tires for off-road. I recommend BF Goodrich for severe and Destination XT for mild applications.

Specs

Firestone Destination XTBF Goodrich KO2
CategoryAll-Terrain TireAll-Terrain Tire
VehicleLight Truck, SUVLight Truck, SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 20”15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 20’’, 22’’
Weight35- 61 lbs34-78 lbs
Made InUSAOpelika, AL, USA
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)YesYes
Warranty (P-metric)50,000 Miles50,000 Miles
Warranty (LT Sizes)50,000 Miles50,000 Miles
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Conclusion

Since Destination XT is only available for LT sizes, I have made the comparison on LT size-based. If Firestone will decide to expand their line-up with P-metrics, BF Goodrich KO2 would be a competitor to them.

Firestone Destination X/TBF Goodrich KO2
Better forMostly highway driving,
fuel efficiency,
hauling & towing, camping,
3/4 ton or above trucks		Snowy regions,
severe off-road lovers,
SUV, CUV, or 1/2-ton light truck owners
ProsLight-weight (decrease in MPG),
long-lasting rubber,		Responsiveness,
strong sidewalls,
product range
ConsYou should heat up tires a bit for the best wet and light-snow tractionWet traction is questionable,
doesn’t last as long as its competitors
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Take-Home Points,

  • LT sizes have stronger sidewalls. That feature makes them more durable. Yet, these tires offer a rougher ride. (LT vs P-Metric tires)
  • XL sizes tend to carry more load and offer better handling. Hence, if you’ll go with p-metric sizes, they might be a better pick for hauling and towing( XL vs SL tires)
  • Please pay attention to the load range and speed index. These metrics are essential if you expect decent tread life
  • There isn’t a bad tire in the market right now, you should just know what to expect from tires

A side note here: If you’d like to get local advice and find the best fit for your driving habits, location, and road conditions DiscountTire – Treadwell Tire Guide can give you masterpiece recommendations.

Firestone Destination XT is my choice regarding the price difference. It is almost as good as BF Goodrich in every section. Even better in wet and snow.

Catch it before prices will be up!

Note: Firestone Destination XT is only available in LT sizes

I hope this comparison will help you to decide. If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to leave them below! Have a safe ride!

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