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Last updated 8/13/2024 - Originally published 8/13/2024
Written by SimpleTire
Feel confident in the toughest winter conditions by choosing one from the Firestone Winterforce family of tires. Apart from solid traction, they will also provide a smooth and comfortable ride in icy, snowy, and slushy conditions. When sold in sets of 4 or more, these tires are backed by Firestone’s 90-day Buy and Try Guarantee (terms and conditions apply). Crossing heavy snow and ice will no longer be cumbersome as these tires sport Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certifications. All of the products described below are studdable winter tires, which means that suitable studs can be fitted for extra traction (we recommend that you check your State laws for stud fitment first).
One thing that you may notice here is that all the tires are rated for moderate speeds; safety must come first in cold conditions, shouldn’t it? As for Firestone, it is a fully owned subsidiary of the well-known company Bridgestone, which means you can be sure of the quality. Here’s a closer look at the Winterforce family:
Firestone Winterforce LT
Though the tire’s name may suggest light trucks, it is also suitable for SUVs and commercial vans. As a studdable winter tire, the Winterforce LT showcases a special winter tread compound that has been molded into an aggressive tread pattern with siped tread blocks, ensuring the necessary biting edges on snow and ice. However, if the traction is still not adequate, you have the option of TSMI #15 studs (check local laws in your State before fitment). To ensure maximum strength and ride quality, the Firestone Winterforce LT tires get twin steel belts above a polyester casing. High-density sipes here are useful for both good traction and less uneven wear. A directional tread pattern here is most useful for confident handling in cold conditions. With such tires, drivers will be able to use their vehicles, such as the Toyota Tundra, RAM 1500, and Nissan XTerra, for 24/7 operations in different weather conditions without hesitation.
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV
Meant for light trucks, SUVs, and CUVs, the Firestone Winterforce 2 UV ensures long-lasting performance and enhanced ride comfort on snow and ice. This studdable winter tire is available with TSMI #11 studs for traction and grip in severe snow (check local laws in your State before fitment). Remember that a winter tire like this can perform at its best only when used at temperatures above 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The Firestone Winterforce 2 UV presents great strength and durability due to its high tread depth. It features an advanced symmetrical pattern that absorbs vibrations and keeps noise levels low, thereby ensuring a comfortable ride. Regardless of the cold conditions, the special winter compound here will provide adequate traction and performance to haul materials and deliver packages. Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, and Subaru Crosstrek are some of the vehicles for the Winterforce 2 UV.
Firestone Winterforce 2
Full-depth tread features allow the Firestone Winterforce 2 to deliver a long-lasting performance every winter. Open shoulder spots, a unique tread design, a special winter compound, and Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certification enable this studdable winter tire to provide more confident grip than a standard all-season. TSMI #11 studs can be used with this tire for extra traction and grip (check with local State laws before fitting studs). You can expect the innovative rubber compound on this S-rated tire to ensure great performance and traction, especially when temperatures drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The Winterforce 2 is a very durable tire due to its high tread depth, and it features a symmetric pattern. Nissan Kicks, Volvo S60, and Honda Accord are some of the vehicles on which it can be fitted as a replacement tire.
Firestone Winterforce CV
As the name suggests, Firestone Winterforce CV has been designed for commercial light trucks and vans. This studdable winter tire generates consistent grip on snow and ice using diagonal full-depth grooves, zigzag sawtooth sipes, and a special rubber compound that also remains flexible at low temperatures (below 45 degrees Fahrenheit). An open shoulder design on this R-rated tire has more blocks on the edge for easier operation in rain and snow. While high tread depth helps with performance and grip, the 8-ply rating ensures that there is no loss of shape due to heavy loads. Expect a long tread life and decent fuel efficiency due to even wear from the Winterforce CV. Ford Transit, Mazda MPV, and Kia Sorento are some of the vehicles for which this is a good replacement tire.
Other Firestone Winterforce tires
The Firestone Winterforce family also includes the Firestone Winterforce UV, a tire specially developed for light trucks commonly used in cold weather. Customers can choose between P-Metric and Euro metric sizes that can be fitted into SUVs and light duty CUVs as well. This studdable winter tire features an aggressive tread pattern with studs and sipes that create several biting edges for grip on snow when in combination with a unique compound. Independent tread blocks with high density sipes help improve winter grip further, and TSMI #12 studs provide more traction in deep snow (check local laws in your State before fitment). The Winterforce UV’s internal construction has twin steel belts above a polyester casing for high strength and durability.