Tests – · none yet Owners 57 · 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 + 2 road tests and 28 + 1,068 owner reviews. How we score
Agilis CrossClimate is ahead, 78–60
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Tests 72 · 2 tests Owners 86 · 1,068 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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51
Dry
Agilis CrossClimate +2778Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 57 (est.) 72 Reviews found online 42 88 Winterforce 2: 60% × 57.1 (est.) + 40% × 42 = 51
Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 71.5 + 40% × 87.6 = 78
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) · – / 2 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 71 Reviews found online 63 88 Winterforce 2: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 63.1 = 65
Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 88.1 = 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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75
Snow
Agilis CrossClimate +378Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 73 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 77 82 Winterforce 2: 60% × 73.2 (est.) + 40% × 77.3 = 75
Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 75 + 40% × 82.1 = 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 0.37).
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52
Comfort
Agilis CrossClimate +2678Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 44 82 Winterforce 2: 40% × 64.5 (est.) + 60% × 44.2 = 52
Agilis CrossClimate: 40% × 71.5 (est.) + 60% × 81.8 = 78
No road tests of comfort for Winterforce 2 or Agilis CrossClimate. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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59
Noise
Agilis CrossClimate +1170Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 47 ≈ 67 (est.) Winterforce 2: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 46.7 = 59
Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 73 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 70
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.
No owner ratings of noise for Agilis CrossClimate. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): 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% × 61.9 (est.) + 40% × 54 = 59
Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 72.7 (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 0.35).
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 0.35).
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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 comparison69Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests – 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Winterforce 2 | Michelin Agilis CrossClimate |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 78 |
| Dry | 51 | 78 |
| Wet | 65 | 78 |
| Snow | 75 | 78 |
| Comfort | 52 | 78 |
| Noise | 59 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 78 |
| Handling (owners) | 49 | 81 |
| Efficiency | – | 69 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
60
/ 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 | #1/4 2022 Auto Bild Reisemobil Commercial All-Season Tire Test R16 | – | 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.
vwcaliforniaclub.com
·5 upvotes ·2024-07-02
“I fitted these to our 680 Michelin Agilis Crossclimate 235/60 R17C 117/115R 8PR, 3PMSF And they work well, better off tarmac (Grassy muddy farm track) than the factory tyres and felt better in heavy rain. I can’t recall if ride quality changed tho.”
r/tires
·2 upvotes ·2026-10-05
“Costco tire employee here- It can be hard to estimate tire life w/out warranty info. Most members see about 60k miles on the agilis crossclimate and 75k on the defender ltx. The agilis is the better tire for heavy loading but you have to balance that against how fast you'll wear them out. Both are great tires though”
f150forum.com
“I bought a set of Agilis for my 2017 F250 King Ranch two years ago. I live in Colorado and I was attracted to the idea that they could possibly be left on year round and not have to swap between summer and winter tires. I have swapped between summer and winter tires for the past 25 years here in Colorado and I have tried tires that were supposedly "ALL SEASON" but they were always a compromise, not great in the summer and as a highway tire and not great in the winter as a snow or ice tire. The Agilis has been the only tire that has great summer performance, quiet and nice handling and also it has been hard to believe, but they act pretty close to Blizzaks I've had in the past for winter driving. I have 25,000 miles on them and they are wearing very well, and have not become noisy. I'm surprised there are not more accolades on these tires. They came out on top vs several other all season tires.”
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?
60
/ 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 78 vs 51 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 78 vs 52 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, 78 vs 51 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winterforce 2 or Agilis CrossClimate?
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 78 vs 75 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winterforce 2 or Agilis CrossClimate?
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 70 vs 59 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winterforce 2 or Agilis CrossClimate?
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 78 vs 52 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