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Firestone Destination LE3
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The Destination LE3 is Firestone's Highway All-Season tire developed for drivers of light trucks, Crossovers, and SUVs looking for year round traction. Designed to deliver a quiet and comfortable ride, the Destination LE3 offers a long treadlife and confidence in inclement weather, including light snow.

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The Destination LE3 features an advanced rubber compound molded into a symmetric tread design focused on delivering a smooth ride and precise clear road handling. Utilizing Firestone's TractionTech package, the Destination LE3 employs full-depth tread features that help retain consistent performance as the tire wears. Firestone's Hydro-Grip technology, which includes open shoulder slots and an optimized tread pattern, helps the Destination LE3 slice through water, reducing hydroplaning and aiding wet traction. An enhanced tread design uses full-depth 3D sipes providing confidence in winter conditions.

The internal structure is comprised of a polyester casing mated to two steel belts for durability, and a nylon reinforcement that further increases high speed stability.

Tire Rack Test Results Firestone Destination LE3

Highway All-Season: The Quietest, Most Comfortable Truck Tires - 2024 Test 7 With Winter Update (24.17)

In our seventh tire test of the year, we took nine Highway All-Season tires to the street, test track, and into wintery conditions to see how they stacked up. The Highway All-Season category is a staple for trucks and large SUVs, combining the weight load limits needed with touring tire manners. If your driving experience keeps to paved and packed gravel surfaces, the Highway All-Season category is for you!

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Firestone Destination LE3

Tire Category: Highway All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Firestone Destination LE3
Excellent
95%
8.7M
8.6 - Excellent
8.0 - Good
8.5 Dirt Traction
8.0 Sand Traction
7.6 Mud Traction
8.0 Rock Traction
8.9 - Excellent
8.9 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.9 Wet Traction
9.3 - Excellent
9.2 Corner Stability
9.4 Dry Traction
9.2 Steering Response
7.9 - Good
8.4 Light Snow Traction
7.8 Deep Snow Traction
7.4 Ice Traction
9.0 - Excellent
9.1 Ride Quality
8.9 Noise
8.7 - Excellent

Customers Say

Customers think the Firestone Destination LE3 delivers excellent tread life and a smooth, quiet ride, with many praising its highway comfort. Winter traction is rated positively for an all-season tire, handling light snow and slush capably. Wet performance stands out with strong hydroplaning resistance and reliable grip in rain. Dry traction receives top marks for confident handling and responsive steering, making it a solid choice for everyday driving. Scores consistently land in the 7-10 range across categories, reflecting broad satisfaction for drivers prioritizing balanced all-season performance without major compromises.

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626 customers mention "Wet Traction"

  • 604 positive
  • 22 negative

Most customers rate wet traction highly, with scores of 9-10. The Destination LE3 provides confident grip and hydroplaning resistance in wet conditions, excelling as an all-season highway tire. A few 7-8 scores note minor variability, but overall performance aligns with its intended use.

January 24, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

3.7 out of 5 Star Rating
3.7 out of 5

a good all around tire that is good in wet conditions. handles hydroplaning very well...

a good all around tire that is good in wet conditions. handles hydroplaning very well. not noisy and wears well

Vehicle: 2011 Chrysler Town and Country Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MINERAL CITY, OH
Driving Style: Average
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September 01, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

Very happy very quite handles very tight, performs in the wet driving in Florida lots of rain...

Very happy very quite handles very tight, performs in the wet driving in Florida lots of rain. Priced point makes these a great value.

Vehicle: 2020 Buick Enclave FWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 4,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: OCKLAWAHA, FL
Driving Style: Spirited
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December 14, 2021

4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...Excellent wet/dry braking, hydroplaning performance...

Awesome tires. No noticeable treadware after 8000 miles. Silky smooth and quiet ride on good pavement. Excellent wet/dry braking, hydroplaning performance. Dry cornering like on rails (ok it's a RAM truck). Ride a bit harsh on rough surfaces (stiffer sidewalls than some competitors?) but will take it anytime for the cornering gains. Looked at Michilen Defender LTX MS which we had on our last RAM 1500 but better wet braking (my neighbor hates the wet braking performance of his Michilens) and equal performance in all but one other metric (I think the Michelins are smoother on rough surfaces) led me to the Firestones. The Firestones and Michelins were both replacements for OEM Goodyears and, in both cases, were night to day improvements. So far extremely happy with the Firestones.

Vehicle: 2017 RAM 1500 4wd Crew Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 8,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: VICTORIA, BC
Driving Style: Average
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356 customers mention "Winter Traction"

  • 323 positive
  • 33 negative

Customers report reliable winter traction with most scoring 7-10 in snow and ice, highlighting confident handling. A few lower scores note occasional challenges in extreme conditions, but overall performance aligns well with all-season expectations.

September 27, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...Better than expected traction in snow, especially on my uphill driveway (mostly based on tread design)...

Pleasantly surpised on how well these tires are performing. They were recommended by the service manager where I bought the vehicle. He has them on his SUV. Very smooth and quiet on the road at all speeds. Better than expected traction in snow, especially on my uphill driveway (mostly based on tread design). So far wearing well with 19,914 miles on them. I keep them inflated at 36psi. Price was also an attractive feature.

Vehicle: 2016 Ford Explorer 4WD XLT
Miles Driven on Tires: 19,914
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: FREELAND, MD
Driving Style: Spirited
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January 07, 2023

4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...Just came back from South Lake Tahoe and drove up and down a driveway with 1-2 inches of snow cover and freshly plowed but slushy roads. No issues. AWD and M+S tired were required to not have to use chains and both worked together perfectly.

Overall I’ve been very happy with these tires in my 2017 Mazda CX-9 AWD. Road noise is more than tolerable, with slight humming a certain speeds (~75-80 mph). I’ve been very happy with the handling in both dry and wet conditions. I drive my CX-9 fairly aggressively (which is one of the reasons I bought it). Just came back from South Lake Tahoe and drove up and down a driveway with 1-2 inches of snow cover and freshly plowed but slushy roads. No issues. AWD and M+S tired were required to not have to use chains and both worked together perfectly.

Vehicle: 2017 Mazda CX-9 AWD Signature
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SUNNYVALE, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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673 customers mention "Dry Traction"

  • 664 positive
  • 9 negative

Most customers rate dry traction as excellent, with scores of 9s and 10s. The Destination LE3 delivers responsive handling and confident grip, performing superbly on highways in dry conditions.

January 31, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

Amazing tires, they perform everywhere... Can drive high speed without compromise wet or to off-road capability.

Amazing tires, they perform everywhere. Have the same experience on my 2019 AWD outback with the same tire . Impressive in the snow , wet and dry. Can drive high speed without compromise wet or to off-road capability.

Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 2wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: PASADENA, CA
Driving Style: Average
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July 09, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...Hold the road very well whether wet or dry, smooth and quiet...

Purchased these Firestone LE3 to replace the LE2 that originally came on my truck. Very happy with the LE3. 6K on them and they barely look worn. Hold the road very well whether wet or dry, smooth and quiet. Don’t drive off road or haven’t driven them on ice or snow - last winter saw no snow in the middle Atlantic states. Would definitely buy again.

Vehicle: 2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: PAOLI, PA
Driving Style: Average
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June 25, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Excellent traction...

Very happy with these tires! They are quiet and very comfortable. Excellent traction. Price makes them hard to beat.

Vehicle: 2019 Ford Escape FWD SEL
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: KATY, TX
Driving Style: Average
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675 customers mention "Ride Quality"

  • 644 positive
  • 31 negative

Most customers rate ride comfort and noise levels between 8-10, highlighting a smooth, quiet driving experience ideal for highway and all-season use.

January 12, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...better than the Goodyear factory all season. Ride comfort improvement immediately...

From day 1 I can say these tires were better than the Goodyear factory all season. Ride comfort improvement immediately. No sliding on wet exit ramps with turns. Firestone outperforms the Goodyears in every driving condition. I have about 14,000 miles on the tires and they look and perform as new. I travel the expressway at 80 - 90 mph, pull a boat - 3,400 lbs, gas milage the same, quiet, and predictable. A great tire.

Vehicle: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 Trackhawk
Miles Driven on Tires: 14,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: COVINGTON, KY
Driving Style: Average
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November 17, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...Very pleased with the ride comfort, traction and noise levels. Have no complaints...

Read the reviews and ratings and tried these out. Very pleased with the ride comfort, traction and noise levels. Have no complaints. In fact, just purchased same for my daughters Ford Explorer. After three days she said "what a difference for the originals".

Can't wait to see them in snow. based upon reviews, possibly I do not have to put my dedicated snows on until later in the season.

Vehicle: 2019 Lincoln MKC 2.0T AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 11,500
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: LEONIA, NJ
Driving Style: Average
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August 24, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...Great traction and comfort...

Live in mountains of western NC
Great traction and comfort
Very pleased with performance

Vehicle: 2021 Subaru Ascent Touring
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: FLAT ROCK, NC
Driving Style: Average
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487 customers mention "Treadwear"

  • 440 positive
  • 47 negative

Treadwear receives overwhelmingly positive ratings, with most customers scoring 9s and 10s. The Destination LE3's all-season compound maintains reliable tread life, and even scores in the 7-8 range indicate strong highway performance.

October 12, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

3.8 out of 5 Star Rating
3.8 out of 5

...The only negative is treadwear. I bought the current set in September 2020, it is now October 2022 and they are just about at the wear bars. I commute about 80 miles a week in a mix of city/hwy, and when traveling on the hwy run about 75-80mph...

Very good affordable tires. The only negative is treadwear. I bought the current set in September 2020, it is now October 2022 and they are just about at the wear bars. I commute about 80 miles a week in a mix of city/hwy, and when traveling on the hwy run about 75-80mph. They gave me about 25,000 miles and are probably good for another 5,000 but are starting to slip in damp or wet conditions, which to be fair, every tire I've had on this truck has done at this level of wear. I rarely have a heavy load in the bed and have pulled a car trailer at speed twice for a total of 1,200 miles. I chose these after running three sets of Generals, which were comparable, but the Firestone sidewalls hold up much better. The Generals have a thin black veneer which peels, exposing the white rubber underneath and looks terrible. I'll buy another set of Firestone for sure.

Vehicle: 2007 Ford F150 FX2 Super Cab 2wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 23,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MEMPHIS, TN
Driving Style: Average
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August 24, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

3.7 out of 5 Star Rating
3.7 out of 5

...They wear amazing, I looked at them last week and they still look new...

I like the Ride of this tire, literally made my truck behave better, sidewall feels stiffer, less wishy washy...perhaps better quality rubber or belt pattern? a smooth and quiet ride, much better than the Yoko Geolanders it came with. Better looks too, I like blackwall on my truck. They wear amazing, I looked at them last week and they still look new. I'll buy again, and the pricing was excellent at the time (1 year ago)...To me, these are worth the extra few bucks if you had to. I'm hard to impress, and these did it! Don't think twice if you're considering these, you'll be Glad you did!

Vehicle: 2015 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SV V6
Miles Driven on Tires: 7,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: TAMWORTH, NH
Driving Style: Average
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April 01, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...Tread is wearing fine.

Came recommended by colleague. Been great in all seasons. Tread is wearing fine.

Vehicle: 2019 Toyota Highlander AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: COLOMA, MI
Driving Style: Average
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In our seventh tire test of the year, we took nine Highway All-Season tires to the street, test track, and into wintery conditions to see how they stacked up. The Highway All-Season category is a staple for trucks and large SUVs, combining the weight load limits needed with touring tire manners. If your driving experience keeps to paved and packed gravel surfaces, the Highway All-Season category is for you!

Read the Full Test Report

View All Winter Test Results

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The Destination LE3 is Firestone's Highway All-Season tire developed for drivers of light trucks, Crossovers, and SUVs looking for year-round traction. Designed to deliver a quiet and comfortable ride, the Destination LE3 offers a long treadlife and confidence in inclement weather, including light snow.

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