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Firestone Winterforce 2

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We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Firestone Winterforce 2. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:

Reasons to buy vote if agree

– The owners were happy with the tire’s excellent traction in snow, slush, and rain.
– A good number of drivers find the tire comfortable and quiet.
– The consumers said that these tires had great traction for acceleration, braking and cornering, and they gave a true feeling of safety and security.
– A couple of happy purchasers wrote that he experienced incredible tread life with these tires.
– The tire's price is considered by many as well worth it for the performance.

Reasons not to buy

– Some drivers noted the good—but not great—ice and snow performance of this tire.
– A couple of users mentioned that the ride was very noisy

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Tire Rank :: Firestone Winterforce 2

 74  161 in Passenger / Winter

 20  34 in Studdable Winter / Snow

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Firestone Winterforce 2



Description

The Firestone Winterforce 2 is a studdable winter/snow tire, meticulously designed for coupes, sedans, wagons, and minivans. Released in 2016, it is an upgraded version of the popular Firestone Winterforce model, offering enhanced performance and wider coverage for the CUV, SUV, and light pickup truck market. It is built to provide reliable and superior traction, ride comfort, and shorter braking distances on slush and snow, ensuring safety and performance in severe winter conditions.

Features & Benefits

  • Special Cold Weather Compound, Open Shoulder Slots, and Tread Design: These features provide better grip in wintry conditions compared to an all-season tire, ensuring enhanced safety and control on icy and snowy roads.
  • Full Depth Tread Features: These are built to offer long-lasting performance winter after winter, ensuring durability and value for money.
  • Great Winter Performance: The tire is certified with the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake designation and is pinned for size #11 studs, offering reliable performance in harsh winter conditions.

Technologies

  • Directional Tread Pattern: This characteristic of winter tires serves to speed up the evacuation of water, slush, and melted snow from the contact area, providing enhanced grip and stability.
  • Dense Sipe Network on Independent Tread Blocks: This enhances traction on loose snow, ensuring safety and control in snowy conditions.
  • Double Steel Undertread Strip: The internal structure of Winterforce 2 includes this feature, which improves the tire’s overall performance and extends tread life.

Year Released

The Firestone Winterforce 2 was released in 2016 as an upgraded and improved version of the original Firestone Winterforce model, offering enhanced performance and wider vehicle compatibility.

Regions Availability

The Firestone Winterforce 2 is available in the USA and Canada.

Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments

Given its design and specifications, the Firestone Winterforce 2 is suitable for a variety of vehicles including coupes, sedans, wagons, minivans, SUVs, CUVs, and light pickup trucks. Some popular vehicle fitments may include:

  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
  • Ford Fusion
  • Chevrolet Malibu
  • Nissan Altima
  • Subaru Outback
  • Hyundai Sonata
  • Volkswagen Passat
  • Mazda 6
  • Kia Optima

Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.

Final Thoughts

The Firestone Winterforce 2 stands as a testament to Firestone's commitment to innovation, safety, and performance. It offers a harmonious blend of enhanced traction, durability, and ride comfort in severe winter conditions. With its advanced features and technologies, such as the special cold weather compound and the dense sipe network, it ensures reliable and superior performance, making it a valuable choice for drivers navigating through harsh winter landscapes.


Firestone Winterforce 2 Latest Reviews

3 November, 2020 15:26 by Cody Miller
4
More than 6 months
City
Recommend
What is good?
Price/Quality
Snow/Ice Performance
Wet Performance
I've used these tires for 3 winters and now they are completely worn down. But their perfomance on snow was great. In the wet weather I've never faced hydroplaning.
What is bad?
A little noisy.
Comments
Value for money.

Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Firestone / Winterforce 2
Car Type
Season
Winter
Rim Diameter
14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 "
Width
175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 mm
Aspect Ratio
50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
S (max 112 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Firestone / Winterforce 2 Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Tread depth Load range Sidewall styling Tire weight Overall diameter Price
R14 185/60 R14 82S 185/60 R14 82S 12 BW 18.0 22.8
R14 185/65 R14 86S 185/65 R14 86S 12 BW 19.0 23.5
R15 175/65 R15 84S 175/65 R15 84S 12 BW 16.0 24.0
R15 185/60 R15 84S 185/60 R15 84S 12 BW 17.0 23.7
R15 185/65 R15 88S 185/65 R15 88S 12 BW 20.0 24.5
R15 195/60 R15 88S 195/60 R15 88S 12 BW 23.0 24.2
R15 195/65 R15 91S 195/65 R15 91S 12 BW 25.0 25.0
R15 205/65 R15 94S 205/65 R15 94S 12 BW 18.0 25.5
R15 205/70 R15 96S 205/70 R15 96S 12 BW 21.0 26.3
R15 205/75 R15 97S 205/75 R15 97S 12 BW 22.0 27.1
R15 215/70 R15 98S 215/70 R15 98S 12 BW 26.0 26.9
R16 205/50 R16 87S 205/50 R16 87S 12 BW 20.0 24.1
R16 205/55 R16 91S 205/55 R16 91S 12 BW 23.0 24.9
R16 205/60 R16 92S 205/60 R16 92S 12 BW 21.0 25.7
R16 205/65 R16 95S 205/65 R16 95S 12 BW 20.0 26.5
R16 215/55 R16 93S 215/55 R16 93S 12 BW 20.0 25.3
R16 215/60 R16 95S 215/60 R16 95S 12 BW 23.0 26.1
R16 225/60 R16 98S 225/60 R16 98S 12 BW 24.0 26.6
R16 225/65 R16 100S 225/65 R16 100S 12 BW 25.0 27.5
R16 235/60 R16 100S 235/60 R16 100S 12 BW 27.0 27.1
R17 215/50 R17 95S XL 215/50 R17 95S XL 12 XL BW 23.0 25.5
R17 215/55 R17 94S 215/55 R17 94S 12 BW 21.0 26.3
R17 215/65 R17 99S 215/65 R17 99S 12 BW 24.0 28.0
R17 225/50 R17 94S 225/50 R17 94S 12 BW 22.0 25.9
R17 225/55 R17 97S 225/55 R17 97S 12 BW 22.0 26.8
R17 235/55 R17 99S 235/55 R17 99S 12 BW 25.0 27.2
R18 225/60 R18 100S 225/60 R18 100S 12 BW 27.0 28.6

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3 November, 2020 15:26 by Cody Miller
4
More than 6 months
City
Recommend
What is good?
Price/Quality
Snow/Ice Performance
Wet Performance
I've used these tires for 3 winters and now they are completely worn down. But their perfomance on snow was great. In the wet weather I've never faced hydroplaning.
What is bad?
A little noisy.
Comments
Value for money.

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