Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 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 1 + 0 road tests and 21 + 28 owner reviews. How we score
Blizzak WS90 is ahead, 68–61
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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.
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73
Dry
Blizzak WS90 +2251Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winterforce 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 85 ≈ 57 (est.) Reviews found online 55 42 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 85 + 40% × 55.1 = 73
Winterforce 2: 60% × 57.1 (est.) + 40% × 42 = 51
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 0.42).
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67
Wet
Blizzak WS90 +265Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winterforce 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 65 ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 69 63 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 69 = 67
Winterforce 2: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 63.1 = 65
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).
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73
Snow
Winterforce 2 +275Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winterforce 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 69 ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online 79 77 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 69.1 + 40% × 79.2 = 73
Winterforce 2: 60% × 73.2 (est.) + 40% × 77.3 = 75
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 0.37).
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61
Comfort
Blizzak WS90 +952Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winterforce 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 68 ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 56 44 Blizzak WS90: 40% × 68.5 + 60% × 56 = 61
Winterforce 2: 40% × 64.5 (est.) + 60% × 44.2 = 52
No road tests of comfort for Winterforce 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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63
Noise
Blizzak WS90 +459Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winterforce 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 70 ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 52 47 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 70.5 + 40% × 51.7 = 63
Winterforce 2: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 46.7 = 59
No road tests of noise for Winterforce 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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61
Treadwear
Blizzak WS90 +259Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winterforce 2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 58 54 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 57.8 = 61
Winterforce 2: 60% × 61.9 (est.) + 40% × 54 = 59
No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak WS90. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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 0.35).
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62
Handling (owners)
Blizzak WS90 +1349Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 Winterforce 2 Reviews found online 62 49
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Firestone Winterforce 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 61 |
| Dry | 73 | 51 |
| Wet | 67 | 65 |
| Snow | 73 | 75 |
| Comfort | 61 | 52 |
| Noise | 63 | 59 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 59 |
| Handling (owners) | 62 | 49 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
61
/ 100
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.
In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 finished ahead 2 times and Firestone Winterforce 2 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak WS90 | Winterforce 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/15 | #16/15 | – | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires · 215/60R16 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak WS90
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
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 WS90 | B · Firestone Winterforce 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | 31 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 14″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 44 psi |
| Sizes in common | 24 | 24 |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
61
/ 100
Firestone Winterforce 2
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 — better dry, handling and comfort. Where the Firestone Winterforce 2 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 73 vs 51 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 62 vs 49 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 61 vs 52 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 63 vs 59 on noise.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Firestone Winterforce 2
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Blizzak WS90 or Winterforce 2?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak WS90 or Winterforce 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 65 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak WS90 or Winterforce 2?
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, 73 vs 51 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak WS90 or Winterforce 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 75 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Blizzak WS90 or Winterforce 2?
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, 63 vs 59 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak WS90 or Winterforce 2?
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, 61 vs 52 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak WS90 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