87
/ 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 Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 — 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
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Winterforce 2 UV — better comfort, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Winterforce 2 UV leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Winterforce 2 UV leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Winterforce 2 UV leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Winterforce 2 UV leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Winterforce 2 UV leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winterforce 2 UV leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Winterforce 2 UV | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Winterforce 2 UV | Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 87 | 80 |
| Dry | 87 | 80 |
| Wet | 89 | 85 |
| Snow | 91 | 90 |
| Comfort | 84 | 60 |
| Noise | 80 | – |
| Treadwear | 86 | 85 |
| Handling | 86 | 75 |
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Headline score
87
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 is highly regarded for its robust performance in severe winter conditions, offering reliable traction on snow, ice, and slush. While users praise its winter capabilities, they note that the tire's soft compound and stud configuration result in increased road noise and reduced handling precision on dry pavement.
Pros
- Excellent grip and traction on snow and ice
- Strong performance in slushy conditions
- Durable tread life over multiple seasons
- Effective stud retention during normal driving
Cons
- High levels of road noise on dry or wet tarmac
- Increased stopping distances on dry surfaces
- Noticeable tire flex or 'tilting' during spirited cornering
- Potential for stud loss under heavy driving conditions
Observations
- Users report that the tire's performance is particularly enhanced when paired with 4x4 drivetrain systems.
- The soft compound is noted to be more noticeable during city driving and maneuvers over uneven surfaces like tram tracks.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Winterforce 2 UV | B · Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
87
/ 100
Firestone
80
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Firestone Winterforce 2 UV — better comfort, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV scores 84 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV scores 86 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV scores 87 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV scores 89 vs 85 on wet.
Tire A · Firestone Winterforce 2 UV
Tire B · Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55
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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.