Tests – · none yet Owners 61 · 66 reviews
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Firestone WinterForce vs Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus — 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 + 0 road tests and 66 + 36 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: WinterForce 63, P4 Four Seasons Plus 64.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 36 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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55
Dry
P4 Four Seasons Plus +863Why this score
Source WinterForce P4 Four Seasons Plus Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 60 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 49 60 WinterForce: 60% × 60 (est.) + 40% × 48.6 = 55
P4 Four Seasons Plus: 60% × 64.6 (est.) + 40% × 59.7 = 63
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).
No road tests of dry for P4 Four Seasons Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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68
Wet
WinterForce +365Why this score
Source WinterForce P4 Four Seasons Plus Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 67 63 WinterForce: 60% × 68.5 (est.) + 40% × 66.6 = 68
P4 Four Seasons Plus: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 62.8 = 65
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).
No road tests of wet for P4 Four Seasons Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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73
Snow
WinterForce +1063Why this score
Source WinterForce P4 Four Seasons Plus Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 75 57 WinterForce: 60% × 71.8 (est.) + 40% × 74.5 = 73
P4 Four Seasons Plus: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 57.2 = 63
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).
No road tests of snow for P4 Four Seasons Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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62
Comfort
P4 Four Seasons Plus +163Why this score
Source WinterForce P4 Four Seasons Plus Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 59 61 WinterForce: 40% × 66.7 (est.) + 60% × 58.8 = 62
P4 Four Seasons Plus: 40% × 67.1 (est.) + 60% × 61 = 63
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).
No road tests of comfort for P4 Four Seasons Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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61
Noise
P4 Four Seasons Plus +869Why this score
Source WinterForce P4 Four Seasons Plus Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 53 73 WinterForce: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 52.9 = 61
P4 Four Seasons Plus: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 72.9 = 69
No road tests of noise for WinterForce or P4 Four Seasons Plus. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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62
Treadwear
P4 Four Seasons Plus +567Why this score
Source WinterForce P4 Four Seasons Plus Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 60 68 WinterForce: 60% × 64.1 (est.) + 40% × 59.8 = 62
P4 Four Seasons Plus: 60% × 66.9 (est.) + 40% × 67.6 = 67
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).
No road tests of treadwear for P4 Four Seasons Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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60
Handling (owners)
WinterForce +357Why this score
Source WinterForce P4 Four Seasons Plus Reviews found online 60 57
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone WinterForce | Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 64 |
| Dry | 55 | 63 |
| Wet | 68 | 65 |
| Snow | 73 | 63 |
| Comfort | 62 | 63 |
| Noise | 61 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 67 |
| Handling (owners) | 60 | 57 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
WinterForce
64
/ 100
P4 Four Seasons Plus
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B P4 Four Seasons Plus
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and slow, durable wear
- Quiet and remarkably comfortable ride quality
- Strong handling and grip in dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Can occasionally feel a bit loose or slip when pushed hard in heavy rain or snow
- Ride can feel slightly stiff on certain vehicles
- Isolated complaints regarding unexpected road noise
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone WinterForce | B · Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Touring tires | All-Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | 12/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 760 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 90,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Firestone WinterForce
64
/ 100
Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
Too close to call: Firestone WinterForce and Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus are within 2 points overall. Firestone WinterForce is stronger on snow and wet. Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus is stronger on dry, noise and treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone WinterForce scores 73 vs 63 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus scores 63 vs 55 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus scores 69 vs 61 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus scores 67 vs 62 on treadwear.
Tire A · Firestone WinterForce
Tire B · Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
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WinterForce or P4 Four Seasons Plus?
Which is better in the wet, WinterForce or P4 Four Seasons Plus?
Firestone WinterForce, 68 vs 65 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, WinterForce or P4 Four Seasons Plus?
Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus, 63 vs 55 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, WinterForce or P4 Four Seasons Plus?
Firestone WinterForce, 73 vs 63 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, WinterForce or P4 Four Seasons Plus?
Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus, 69 vs 61 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, WinterForce or P4 Four Seasons Plus?
Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 63 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, WinterForce or P4 Four Seasons Plus?
Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus, 67 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