Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Firestone WinterForce 2 averages a finish of 17th.
2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test P17 of 17
Impressive snow traction and a hydroplaning resistance champ. Relatively long wet stops and low wet cornering grip in our handling test.
Drawn from 1 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.
The Firestone WinterForce 2 combined good snow traction and aquaplaning resistance with weak wet-road grip in the 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test. It finished 17th of 17 in 215/60 R16, despite the testers praising its snow traction and resistance to standing water.
Consumer Reports found relatively long wet stopping distances and low wet cornering grip. The aquaplaning praise therefore does not establish strong wet braking or handling, which were separate weaknesses. This is a single test without individual discipline measurements or placings, so there is no basis for quoting braking margins or extending the assessment to dry performance, ice, wear or refinement.
Impressive snow traction- 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test (2020)
a hydroplaning resistance champ- 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test (2020)
Relatively long wet stops- 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test (2020)
low wet cornering grip in our handling test- 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test (2020)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
Impressive snow traction and a hydroplaning resistance champ. Relatively long wet stops and low wet cornering grip in our handling test.
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