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Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 vs Firestone Winterforce 2 — 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 + 0 road tests and 36 + 28 owner reviews. How we score

Blizzak DM-V2 is ahead, 71–60

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Firestone Winterforce 2
Tire BFirestone

Winterforce 2

Winter Premium Touring tires

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 56 · 28 reviews

Category by category

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

  1. 67

    Dry

    Blizzak DM-V2 +17
    50
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Winterforce 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 57 (est.)
    Reviews found online6741

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 67.5 (est.) + 40% × 66.8 = 67

    Winterforce 2: 60% × 56.8 (est.) + 40% × 40.8 = 50

    No road tests of dry for Blizzak DM-V2. 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 Winterforce 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 75

    Wet

    Blizzak DM-V2 +10
    65
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Winterforce 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 74 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online7763

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 74.2 (est.) + 40% × 77.1 = 75

    Winterforce 2: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 62.7 = 65

    No road tests of wet for Blizzak DM-V2. 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 Winterforce 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 79

    Snow

    Blizzak DM-V2 +5
    74
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Winterforce 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 75 (est.)≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online8577

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 75.1 (est.) + 40% × 85 = 79

    Winterforce 2: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 76.7 = 74

    No road tests of snow for Blizzak DM-V2. 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 Winterforce 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 69

    Comfort

    Blizzak DM-V2 +18
    51
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Winterforce 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online6943

    Blizzak DM-V2: 40% × 68.8 (est.) + 60% × 69.3 = 69

    Winterforce 2: 40% × 63.5 (est.) + 60% × 42.9 = 51

    No road tests of comfort for Blizzak DM-V2 or Winterforce 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 68

    Noise

    Blizzak DM-V2 +10
    58
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Winterforce 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online6946

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 69.3 = 68

    Winterforce 2: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 45.8 = 58

    No road tests of noise for Blizzak DM-V2 or Winterforce 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 61

    Treadwear

    Blizzak DM-V2 +2
    59
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Winterforce 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 63 (est.)≈ 62 (est.)
    Reviews found online5854

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 63.3 (est.) + 40% × 57.6 = 61

    Winterforce 2: 60% × 62 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 59

    No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Winterforce 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 75

    Handling (owners)

    Blizzak DM-V2 +26
    49
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak DM-V2Winterforce 2
    Reviews found online7549
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak DM-V2Firestone Winterforce 2
Relative Score 71 60
Dry 67 50
Wet 75 65
Snow 79 74
Comfort 69 51
Noise 68 58
Treadwear 61 59
Handling (owners) 75 49

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Blizzak DM-V2

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Winterforce 2

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryBlizzak DM-V2Winterforce 2ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #5/8 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires #16/15 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Blizzak DM-V2

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and braking performance on snow and ice
  • High level of driver confidence in severe winter weather
  • Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Faster tread wear compared to all-season tires
  • Performance degrades if left on the vehicle during warmer spring/summer months
  • Potential for reduced wet-weather grip as the tire wears down
All owner themes in the Blizzak DM-V2 review

Tire B Winterforce 2

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and capability in deep snow
  • Highly competitive price point
  • Reliable performance for daily winter commuting

Cons

  • Increased road noise compared to all-season tires
  • Noticeable 'mushy' or soft handling feedback on dry pavement
  • Limited performance on ice without studs
All owner themes in the Winterforce 2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 B · Firestone Winterforce 2
CategoryWinterWinter Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available7331
Rim diameters15″ – 22″14″ – 18″
Tread depth13/32″12/32″
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi44 psi
Sizes in common22

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2

Firestone Winterforce 2

Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 75 vs 49 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 69 vs 51 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 67 vs 50 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 75 vs 65 on wet.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
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Blizzak DM-V2 or Winterforce 2?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak DM-V2 or Winterforce 2?

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2, 75 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak DM-V2 or Winterforce 2?

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2, 67 vs 50 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak DM-V2 or Winterforce 2?

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2, 79 vs 74 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Blizzak DM-V2 or Winterforce 2?

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2, 68 vs 58 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak DM-V2 or Winterforce 2?

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2, 69 vs 51 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak DM-V2 or Winterforce 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 61 vs 59 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

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