The Destination X/T is Firestone's Off-Road All-Terrain tire developed for the drivers of ¾- and 1-ton pickup trucks, body-on-frame SUVs and Jeeps who want go-anywhere dependability and proven traction, regardless of the conditions. Designed to combine on-road civility, off-road capability and confident light snow traction, the Destination X/T is severe snow service rated and is branded with the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol.
A specially formulated rubber compound is molded into the Destination X/T's aggressive, symmetric pattern. Firestone's TractionTech Package features full-depth features and interlocking sipes that maintain stiffness in the independent tread blocks for stability and longevity, in addition to providing consistent traction throughout the tire's life. Deep tread depths, a high void ratio and open shoulders help evacuate water from the contact patch to enhance hydroplaning resistance, while also delivering confident off-road traction. The aggressive off-shoulder tread design creates the biting edges needed to find any available grip in loose and varied terrain. High lateral edge density in the pattern and the interlocking lug design provide snow traction, and block wall ridges in the outboard grooves grab onto snow, further enhancing grip.
Internal construction of the Destination X/T utilizes a two-ply, polyester cord casing supporting two high-tensile steel belts. A nylon reinforcement ply aids durability and provides higher speed capability.
Note: While non-winter tires featuring the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol may provide additional longitudinal snow traction beyond what all-season (M+S) tires not bearing the symbol can deliver, they do not match the capability of a true winter tire in all adverse weather conditions.
Related Information: What is the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol (3PMSF)?
The Destination X/T is an untested competitor in Off-Road All-Terrain, so we compared it to some of the newest and best in the category to find out how it performs in the real world.
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(160)Tire Category: Off-Road All-Terrain
| Best in Category |
| Miles Reported |
| Recommended |
| Treadwear |
Firestone Destination X/T
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| 95% |
| 2M |
| 8.4 - Good |
| 8.6 - Excellent |
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| 8.6 - Excellent |
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| 9.1 - Excellent |
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| 8.4 - Good |
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| 8.4 - Good |
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| 8.7 - Excellent |
Feedback patterns show the Michelin Defender LTX M/S excels in treadwear, with many ratings in the 9-10 range highlighting long-lasting performance. Comfort receives strong praise for a smooth, quiet ride, supported by consistent 8-10 scores for reduced noise and vibration. Winter traction earns positive marks in snow and slush, though ice traction shows occasional 7-8 scores, reflecting typical all-season limitations. Wet traction stands out with near-perfect hydroplaning resistance and grip, scoring 9-10 across most ratings. Dry traction delivers confident handling and stability, with nearly universal 9-10 scores for responsive steering and cornering. Drivers report high satisfaction across all categories, aligning well with its highway-focused all-season design.
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The Destination X/T is an untested competitor in Off-Road All-Terrain, so we compared it to some of the newest and best in the category to find out how it performs in the real world.
Read the Full Test Report
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