Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #8 of 8 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires (overall ranking)
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Firestone Winterforce 2 UV vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 is ahead, 75–69
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Tests 72 · 2 tests Owners 80 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (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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69
Dry
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +776Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 70 81 -
71
Wet
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +677Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 72 82 -
73
Snow
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +174Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 75 79 -
67
Comfort
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +875Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Reviews found online 64 80 -
64
Noise
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +266Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 60 – -
65
Treadwear
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +873Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Reviews found online 64 78 -
70
Handling
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +1080Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Reviews found online 70 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Winterforce 2 UV | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 75 |
| Dry | 69 | 76 |
| Wet | 71 | 77 |
| Snow | 73 | 74 |
| Comfort | 67 | 75 |
| Noise | 64 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 73 |
| Handling | 70 | 80 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Winterforce 2 UV
75
/ 100
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
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 | Winterforce 2 UV | Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 0% #8/8 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires | 100% #1/8 · 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | −100.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winterforce 2 UV
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
Pros
- Strong traction and grip in deep snow and mud conditions
- Reliable performance on wet roads
- Predictable handling on icy surfaces
Cons
- Susceptibility to aquaplaning at highway speeds
- Noticeable road noise on dry pavement
- Soft sidewall feel when ambient temperatures exceed 7°C
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Winterforce 2 UV | B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 30 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 22″ |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV
75
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
Winner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 — better handling, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 scores 80 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 scores 75 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 scores 73 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 scores 76 vs 69 on dry.
Tire A · Firestone Winterforce 2 UV
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
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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.