Tests 55 · 5 tests Owners 63 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 6 in 2020 Teknikens Värld Studless Winter Tire Test R17 (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak Ice vs Firestone Winterforce 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Blizzak Ice leads, 60–59 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 54 · 28 reviews
Best test result: #16 of 15 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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68
Dry
Blizzak Ice +2048Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Winterforce 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 64 37 -
49
Wet
Winterforce 2 +1463Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Winterforce 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 36 – Reviews found online 68 61 -
49
Snow
Winterforce 2 +2473Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Winterforce 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 46 – Reviews found online 52 75 -
68
Comfort
Blizzak Ice +1058Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Winterforce 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 64 47 -
77
Noise
Blizzak Ice +1958Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Winterforce 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 84 – Reviews found online – 45 -
65
Treadwear
Blizzak Ice +659Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Winterforce 2 Reviews found online 65 54 -
63
Handling
Blizzak Ice +1746Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Winterforce 2 Reviews found online 63 46
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak Ice | Firestone Winterforce 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 59 |
| Dry | 68 | 48 |
| Wet | 49 | 63 |
| Snow | 49 | 73 |
| Comfort | 68 | 58 |
| Noise | 77 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 59 |
| Handling | 63 | 46 |
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Headline score
60
/ 100
Blizzak Ice
59
/ 100
Winterforce 2
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak Ice | Winterforce 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 0% #6/6 · 2020 Teknikens Värld Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 0% #16/15 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | 0.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak Ice
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak Ice | B · Firestone Winterforce 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 60 | 31 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 19″ | 14″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | — | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak Ice
59
/ 100
Firestone Winterforce 2
Too close to call: Bridgestone Blizzak Ice and Firestone Winterforce 2 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Blizzak Ice is stronger on dry, noise and handling. Firestone Winterforce 2 is stronger on snow and wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone Winterforce 2 scores 73 vs 49 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak Ice scores 68 vs 48 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Blizzak Ice scores 77 vs 58 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak Ice scores 63 vs 46 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak Ice
Tire B · Firestone Winterforce 2
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.