Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 74 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
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Cooper WeatherMaster WSC vs Firestone WinterForce — 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 13 + 66 owner reviews. How we score
WeatherMaster WSC is ahead, 72–64
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Tests – · none yet Owners 61 · 66 reviews
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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70
Dry
WeatherMaster WSC +1555Why this score
Source WeatherMaster WSC WinterForce Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 69 ≈ 60 (est.) Reviews found online 71 49 WeatherMaster WSC: 60% × 69.4 + 40% × 70.9 = 70
WinterForce: 60% × 60 (est.) + 40% × 48.6 = 55
No road tests of dry for WinterForce. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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78
Wet
WeatherMaster WSC +1068Why this score
Source WeatherMaster WSC WinterForce Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 77 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 78 67 WeatherMaster WSC: 60% × 77.2 + 40% × 78.4 = 78
WinterForce: 60% × 68.5 (est.) + 40% × 66.6 = 68
No road tests of wet for WinterForce. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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70
Snow
WinterForce +373Why this score
Source WeatherMaster WSC WinterForce Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 67 ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 75 75 WeatherMaster WSC: 60% × 67 + 40% × 75.1 = 70
WinterForce: 60% × 71.8 (est.) + 40% × 74.5 = 73
No road tests of snow for WinterForce. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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67
Comfort
WeatherMaster WSC +562Why this score
Source WeatherMaster WSC WinterForce Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 66 59 WeatherMaster WSC: 40% × 68.2 (est.) + 60% × 66.4 = 67
WinterForce: 40% × 66.7 (est.) + 60% × 58.8 = 62
No road tests of comfort for WeatherMaster WSC. 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 WinterForce. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison61Why this score
Source WeatherMaster WSC WinterForce Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 53 WinterForce: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 52.9 = 61
No road tests of noise for WinterForce. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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71
Treadwear
WeatherMaster WSC +962Why this score
Source WeatherMaster WSC WinterForce Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 74 60 WeatherMaster WSC: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 74 = 71
WinterForce: 60% × 64.1 (est.) + 40% × 59.8 = 62
No road tests of treadwear for WeatherMaster WSC. 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. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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71
Handling (owners)
WeatherMaster WSC +1160Why this score
Source WeatherMaster WSC WinterForce Reviews found online 71 60
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper WeatherMaster WSC | Firestone WinterForce |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 64 |
| Dry | 70 | 55 |
| Wet | 78 | 68 |
| Snow | 70 | 73 |
| Comfort | 67 | 62 |
| Noise | – | 61 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 62 |
| Handling (owners) | 71 | 60 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
72
/ 100
WeatherMaster WSC
64
/ 100
WinterForce
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WeatherMaster WSC
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip in deep snow, packed snow, and slush
- Strong performance on ice, especially when studded
- Great value and reasonable price point compared to competing brands
Cons
- Increased road noise, particularly as temperatures rise
- Stiffer ride quality that can transmit more road bumps into the cabin
- Reduced performance, increased squirm, and accelerated wear when driven in warm summer or dry conditions
Tire B WinterForce
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, slush, and heavy winter weather
- Great value and affordable price point compared to other winter tires
- Studdable design for enhanced ice and packed snow performance
Cons
- Noticeable tire noise and whirring on dry roads due to the aggressive tread block design
- Softer rubber compound leads to faster tread wear if used year-round or in warmer weather
- Softer sidewalls can cause some drifting or vague handling feel on dry pavement
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper WeatherMaster WSC | B · Firestone WinterForce |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
64
/ 100
Firestone WinterForce
Winner: Cooper WeatherMaster WSC — better dry, handling and wet. Pick the Firestone WinterForce if snow matters most to you. Cooper WeatherMaster WSC rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 13 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper WeatherMaster WSC scores 70 vs 55 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper WeatherMaster WSC scores 71 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper WeatherMaster WSC scores 78 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Cooper WeatherMaster WSC scores 71 vs 62 on treadwear.
Tire A · Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
Tire B · Firestone WinterForce
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WeatherMaster WSC or WinterForce?
Which is better in the wet, WeatherMaster WSC or WinterForce?
Cooper WeatherMaster WSC, 78 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, WeatherMaster WSC or WinterForce?
Cooper WeatherMaster WSC, 70 vs 55 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, WeatherMaster WSC or WinterForce?
Firestone WinterForce, 73 vs 70 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, WeatherMaster WSC or WinterForce?
Cooper WeatherMaster WSC, 67 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, WeatherMaster WSC or WinterForce?
Cooper WeatherMaster WSC, 71 vs 62 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