86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV vs Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
18 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Firestone Winterforce 2 UV and Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 are within 2 points overall. Firestone Winterforce 2 UV is stronger on snow and handling. Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 is stronger on noise and dry.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Winter Snow Control Series 3 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | Winter Snow Control Series 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Winter Snow Control Series 3 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | Winter Snow Control Series 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Winterforce 2 UV leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | Winter Snow Control Series 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | Winter Snow Control Series 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Winter Snow Control Series 3 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | Winter Snow Control Series 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Winterforce 2 UV leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | Winter Snow Control Series 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 74 |
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winterforce 2 UV leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | Winter Snow Control Series 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Winterforce 2 UV | Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 87 |
| Dry | 87 | 90 |
| Wet | 89 | 91 |
| Snow | 91 | 82 |
| Comfort | 84 | 84 |
| Noise | 80 | 98 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 85 |
| Handling | 86 | 78 |
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Headline score
86
/ 100
Tire A
87
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in dry and wet handling while maintaining strong traction in snow. While most users praise its sporty feedback and stability, some report concerns regarding sidewall durability and noise levels at highway speeds.
Pros
- Excellent handling and feedback on dry and wet pavement
- Strong traction and braking performance in snow
- High-speed stability and hydroplaning resistance
- Sporty driving characteristics suitable for performance vehicles
Cons
- Vulnerable sidewalls prone to damage from curb impacts
- Noticeable road noise at higher speeds
- Mixed reports regarding tread longevity
- Some users find them less effective in deep ice compared to dedicated studless tires
Observations
- Performance-oriented vehicles, such as the Mustang GT and modified Volvo S60, benefit from the tire's ability to maintain summer-like handling in cold conditions.
- Users operating smaller vehicles like the Mini in rural, ungritted environments report high levels of stability and security.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Winterforce 2 UV | B · Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 30 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
86
/ 100
Firestone
87
/ 100
Pirelli
Too close to call: Firestone Winterforce 2 UV and Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 are within 2 points overall. Firestone Winterforce 2 UV is stronger on snow and handling. Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 is stronger on noise and dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 scores 98 vs 80 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV scores 91 vs 82 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV scores 86 vs 78 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 scores 90 vs 87 on dry.
Tire A · Firestone Winterforce 2 UV
Tire B · Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.