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Firestone WeatherGrip 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 24 + 28 owner reviews. How we score

WeatherGrip is ahead, 66–60

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Firestone Winterforce 2
Tire BFirestone

Winterforce 2

Winter Premium Touring tires

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 57 · 28 reviews

Category by category

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

  1. 65

    Dry

    WeatherGrip +14
    51
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripWinterforce 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 57 (est.)
    Reviews found online6442

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 63.5 = 65

    Winterforce 2: 60% × 57.1 (est.) + 40% × 42 = 51

    No road tests of dry for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

    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).

  2. 70

    Wet

    WeatherGrip +5
    65
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripWinterforce 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7063

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 70.4 (est.) + 40% × 70.1 = 70

    Winterforce 2: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 63.1 = 65

    No road tests of wet for WeatherGrip. 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. 75

    Snow

    Level
    75
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripWinterforce 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 73 (est.)≈ 73 (est.)
    Reviews found online7777

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 73.2 (est.) + 40% × 77.1 = 75

    Winterforce 2: 60% × 73.2 (est.) + 40% × 77.3 = 75

    No road tests of snow for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

    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).

  4. 65

    Comfort

    WeatherGrip +13
    52
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripWinterforce 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online6244

    WeatherGrip: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 62.4 = 65

    Winterforce 2: 40% × 64.5 (est.) + 60% × 44.2 = 52

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

  5. 68

    Noise

    WeatherGrip +9
    59
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripWinterforce 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6947

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 69.2 = 68

    Winterforce 2: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 46.7 = 59

    No road tests of noise for WeatherGrip or Winterforce 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 55

    Treadwear

    Winterforce 2 +4
    59
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripWinterforce 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests55≈ 62 (est.)
    Reviews found online5454

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 55.2 + 40% × 53.9 = 55

    Winterforce 2: 60% × 61.9 (est.) + 40% × 54 = 59

    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).

  7. 62

    Handling (owners)

    WeatherGrip +13
    49
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripWinterforce 2
    Reviews found online6249
Scores at a glance
CategoryFirestone WeatherGripFirestone Winterforce 2
Relative Score 66 60
Dry 65 51
Wet 70 65
Snow 75 75
Comfort 65 52
Noise 68 59
Treadwear 55 59
Handling (owners) 62 49

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WeatherGrip

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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.

DisciplineCategoryWeatherGripWinterforce 2ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #8/8 2022 Consumer Reports All-Season 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 WeatherGrip

Pros

  • Outstanding snow and winter weather traction
  • Confident wet weather and rain grip
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Faster tread wear due to the softer rubber compound
  • Noticeable drop in fuel economy (MPG)
  • Subpar dry pavement performance compared to dedicated summer or standard all-season tires
All owner themes in the WeatherGrip 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 · Firestone WeatherGrip B · Firestone Winterforce 2
CategoryAll WeatherWinter Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4931
Rim diameters15″ – 19″14″ – 18″
Tread depth10/32″12/32″
UTQG640 A A—
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi44 psi
Sizes in common2626

Which one should you actually buy?

Firestone WeatherGrip

Firestone Winterforce 2

Winner: Firestone WeatherGrip — better dry, comfort and handling. Pick the Firestone Winterforce 2 if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 65 vs 51 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 65 vs 52 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 62 vs 49 on handling.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 68 vs 59 on noise.

Tire A · Firestone WeatherGrip
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Tire B · Firestone Winterforce 2
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WeatherGrip or Winterforce 2?

Which is better in the wet, WeatherGrip or Winterforce 2?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 70 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WeatherGrip or Winterforce 2?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 65 vs 51 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WeatherGrip or Winterforce 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 75 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, WeatherGrip or Winterforce 2?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 68 vs 59 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WeatherGrip or Winterforce 2?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 65 vs 52 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WeatherGrip or Winterforce 2?

Firestone Winterforce 2, 59 vs 55 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