Firestone Winterforce 2 review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 17% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 56 · 28 reviews analysed
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Firestone Winterforce 2 has a Relative Score of 60 out of 100 among winter tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 28 owner reviews rate it 56 out of 100. 55% would buy it again.
Firestone is Bridgestone's mid-range brand, made in Hungary, Italy and Spain.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
56/100From 28 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 28 owner reviews found online.
The Firestone WinterForce 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly winter tire that excels in deep snow and challenging winter conditions. While it earns high praise for its aggressive traction and affordability, users note compromises in dry-road handling, road noise, and ice performance compared to premium alternatives.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and capability in deep snow
- Highly competitive price point
- Reliable performance for daily winter commuting
- Effective water displacement in wet conditions
Cons
- Increased road noise compared to all-season tires
- Noticeable 'mushy' or soft handling feedback on dry pavement
- Limited performance on ice without studs
- Faster tread wear when used year-round
Worth knowing
- Users with RWD vehicles report significant improvements in winter drivability, though some note a lack of dry-handling precision.
- Owners of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Mazda Miata, Ford Focus) report high satisfaction with snow-clearing capabilities.
- Some users report a harsh ride quality on older SUVs, suggesting the tire's construction may be less forgiving on certain chassis types.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires · 215/60R16
16th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Consumer Reports
2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter tire Test · 215/60 R16
17th of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Consumer Reports
Firestone Winterforce 2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi |
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