Tests – · none yet Owners 56 · 28 reviews
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Firestone Winterforce 2 vs Michelin Agilis CrossClimate — 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 0 + 3 road tests and 28 + 1,073 owner reviews. How we score
Agilis CrossClimate is ahead, 78–59
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Tests 72 · 3 tests Owners 85 · 1,073 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2020 Commercial Van All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
“We have the Agilis cross climates on our C-class 3.5t MH and have been utterly delighted with them. They’re quiet, really grippy and give a great ride. What’s not to like?”
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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50
Dry
Agilis CrossClimate +2979Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 57 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 41 87 Winterforce 2: 60% × 56.7 (est.) + 40% × 40.9 = 50
Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 74.3 + 40% × 87.1 = 79
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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65
Wet
Agilis CrossClimate +1378Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 71 Reviews found online 63 88 Winterforce 2: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 62.7 = 65
Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 71.2 + 40% × 87.9 = 78
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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74
Snow
Agilis CrossClimate +478Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 73 (est.) 76 Reviews found online 77 82 Winterforce 2: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 76.8 = 74
Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 81.8 = 78
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 0.32).
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51
Comfort
Agilis CrossClimate +2071Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 63 (est.) 55 Reviews found online 43 81 Winterforce 2: 40% × 63.5 (est.) + 60% × 43 = 51
Agilis CrossClimate: 40% × 54.6 + 60% × 81.1 = 71
No road tests of comfort for Winterforce 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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58
Noise
Agilis CrossClimate +1775Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 82 Reviews found online 46 ≈ 66 (est.) Winterforce 2: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 45.8 = 58
Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 75
No road tests of noise for Winterforce 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
No owner ratings of noise for Agilis CrossClimate. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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59
Treadwear
Agilis CrossClimate +1978Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online 54 85 Winterforce 2: 60% × 62.1 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 59
Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 73.2 (est.) + 40% × 85 = 78
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 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Agilis CrossClimate. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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49
Handling (owners)
Agilis CrossClimate +3281Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Reviews found online 49 81 -
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Efficiency
No comparison71Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests – 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Winterforce 2 | Michelin Agilis CrossClimate |
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| Relative Score | 59 | 78 |
| Dry | 50 | 79 |
| Wet | 65 | 78 |
| Snow | 74 | 78 |
| Comfort | 51 | 71 |
| Noise | 58 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 78 |
| Handling (owners) | 49 | 81 |
| Efficiency | – | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
59
/ 100
Winterforce 2
78
/ 100
Agilis CrossClimate
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | Winterforce 2 | Agilis CrossClimate | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #16/15 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | #2/6 promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Agilis CrossClimate
Pros
- Outstanding wet and winter weather traction
- Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
- Stiff sidewalls providing enhanced cornering stability and handling
Cons
- Slightly higher road noise or low drone at certain speeds
- Higher initial purchase price compared to standard options
- A few reports of a minor decrease in fuel economy
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Firestone Winterforce 2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
Community sentiment toward the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate is largely positive, with owners of vans, RVs, and heavy-duty trucks praising its wet and snow traction, quiet ride, and capability under heavy loads. However, discussions frequently highlight trade-offs such as faster tread wear compared to the Defender series and concerns regarding an NHTSA recall on certain C-metric sizes for snow traction marking non-compliance. Prospective buyers also note confusion regarding the differing directional C-metric and non-directional LT-metric designs.
sportsmobileforum.com
·2023-09-14
“We are the same as you - 98% paved road. I just put a set of Michelin Agilis CrossClimates on my '01 E250 (LT225). Perfect ride - stable and quiet. But I only have one trip on them. I did notice that even after only 4000 miles I can easily measure some tread wear. Maybe this is normal, but I'm not sure how long they will last. But so far the road performance is very good.”
airforums.com
·2021-06-27
“I have the Cross Climates on my 3500 and although they have less than 10,000 miles on them they are great so far. One thing about Discount Tire, I love them for all my other cars but I'm a bit leery of taking a Sprinter to them. There are several cases of damage due to lifting Sprinters at the wrong points but perhaps the bigger issue is that they do not have (at least none of the stores in Tucson) the proper Mercedes centering tool that fits the Sprinter wheels and makes sure they are absolutely centered on the balancing machine. A local big truck and motorhome shop here has it and that's where I go for tire service on the Sprinter. See post #9 here:”
vwcaliforniaclub.com
·2024-07-08
“I can only agree that fitting Cross Climate 2 tyres to my Cali Ocean made the ride noticeably less harsh than the the factory fit Bridgestone Turanzas - along with better grip and handling on pretty much all surfaces. Only downside is a very slight drop in fuel economy of maybe 2mpg. Campervantime on YouTube posted a while back when they had Agilis Cross Climates fitted to their Westfalia Sven Hedin (more in line with a GC680 than a Cali Ocean). His initial impressions were very positive, noting an improvement to the harshness of the ride and slightly quieter at motorway speeds.”
Top themes
#Heavy load capability#Winter and snow traction#Tread wear longevity#Defender LTX comparison#C-metric recall notice#Ride comfort and noise#Van and RV use
Based on 54 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Winterforce 2 | B · Michelin Agilis CrossClimate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Van |
| Sizes available | 31 | 22 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 18″ | 15″ – 17″ |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 7 | 7 |
Which one should you actually buy?
59
/ 100
Firestone Winterforce 2
78
/ 100
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
Winner: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate — better handling, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 81 vs 49 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 79 vs 50 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 71 vs 51 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 78 vs 59 on treadwear.
Tire A · Firestone Winterforce 2
Tire B · Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
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Winterforce 2 or Agilis CrossClimate?
Which is better in the wet, Winterforce 2 or Agilis CrossClimate?
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 78 vs 65 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winterforce 2 or Agilis CrossClimate?
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 79 vs 50 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winterforce 2 or Agilis CrossClimate?
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 78 vs 74 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winterforce 2 or Agilis CrossClimate?
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 75 vs 58 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winterforce 2 or Agilis CrossClimate?
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 71 vs 51 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Winterforce 2 or Agilis CrossClimate?
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 78 vs 59 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