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Firestone Destination M/T2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 1 road tests and 39 + 94 owner reviews. How we score

Scorpion All Terrain Plus is ahead, 72–66

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Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 67

    Dry

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +4
    71
    Why this score
    SourceDestination M/T2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online6773

    Destination M/T2: 60% × 67.5 (est.) + 40% × 66.9 = 67

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 72.6 = 71

    No road tests of dry for Destination M/T2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 71

    Wet

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +7
    78
    Why this score
    SourceDestination M/T2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 76 (est.)
    Reviews found online7181

    Destination M/T2: 60% × 71.1 (est.) + 40% × 71.4 = 71

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 76.2 (est.) + 40% × 80.8 = 78

    No road tests of wet for Destination M/T2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 71

    Snow

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +2
    73
    Why this score
    SourceDestination M/T2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online7176

    Destination M/T2: 60% × 70.5 (est.) + 40% × 70.6 = 71

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 75.5 = 73

    No road tests of snow for Destination M/T2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 62

    Comfort

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +9
    71
    Why this score
    SourceDestination M/T2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online5972

    Destination M/T2: 40% × 66.7 (est.) + 60% × 58.7 = 62

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 40% × 69.2 (est.) + 60% × 71.6 = 71

    No road tests of comfort for Destination M/T2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 59

    Noise

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +8
    67
    Why this score
    SourceDestination M/T2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online4767

    Destination M/T2: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 47.3 = 59

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 66.6 = 67

    No road tests of noise for Destination M/T2 or Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 56

    Treadwear

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +12
    68
    Why this score
    SourceDestination M/T2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 61 (est.)67
    Reviews found online5070

    Destination M/T2: 60% × 60.6 (est.) + 40% × 50.1 = 56

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 66.9 + 40% × 69.9 = 68

    No road tests of treadwear for Destination M/T2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. –

    Handling (owners)

    No comparison
    75
    Why this score
    SourceDestination M/T2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
    Reviews found online–75
Scores at a glance
CategoryFirestone Destination M/T2Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Relative Score 66 72
Dry 67 71
Wet 71 78
Snow 71 73
Comfort 62 71
Noise 59 67
Treadwear 56 68
Handling (owners) – 75

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Scorpion All Terrain Plus

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Destination M/T2

Pros

  • Unexpectedly low road noise for a mud-terrain tire
  • Exceptional off-road traction in mud, sand, and deep snow
  • Good highway manners and stable handling

Cons

  • Can develop cupping and increased noise if maintenance/rotations are neglected
  • Slight initial slip on road paint during the first few thousand miles
  • Mixed reports on longevity when heavily utilized for towing or rough gravel service
All owner themes in the Destination M/T2 review

Tire B Scorpion All Terrain Plus

Pros

  • Exceptional wet, mud, and winter/snow traction (3-peak mountain snowflake certified)
  • Surprisingly quiet and smooth ride on the highway compared to aggressive competitors
  • Aggressive, attractive sidewall and tread styling that enhances vehicle appearance

Cons

  • Some users reported persistent balancing issues or vibrations at highway speeds
  • A few drivers noted increased road noise or uneven shoulder wear as the tires aged
  • Minor reduction in fuel economy reported by some truck and SUV owners
All owner themes in the Scorpion All Terrain Plus review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Firestone Destination M/T2 B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
CategoryMud-Terrain tireAll-Terrain tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available1829
Rim diameters15″ – 20″16″ – 20″
Tread depth19/32″12 - 16/32″
UTQG—640 A B
Treadwear warranty—50,000 mi
SidewallOutlined White LetteringBlack Side Wall - Raised White Lettering
Max pressure50 psi44 - 80 psi
Sizes in common88

Which one should you actually buy?

Firestone Destination M/T2

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — better treadwear, comfort and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 68 vs 56 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 71 vs 62 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 67 vs 59 on noise.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 78 vs 71 on wet.

Tire A · Firestone Destination M/T2
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Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
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Destination M/T2 or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Which is better in the wet, Destination M/T2 or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 78 vs 71 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Destination M/T2 or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 71 vs 67 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Destination M/T2 or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 73 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Destination M/T2 or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 67 vs 59 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Destination M/T2 or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 71 vs 62 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Destination M/T2 or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 68 vs 56 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology