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Firestone Winterforce 2 vs Sumitomo Tour+ LSW — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winterforce 2 is ahead, 56–35
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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49
Dry
Winterforce 2 +1336Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Tour+ LSW Reviews found online 38 19 -
63
Wet
Winterforce 2 +2637Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Tour+ LSW Reviews found online 61 25 -
73
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Tour+ LSW Reviews found online 75 – -
58
Comfort
Winterforce 2 +1543Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Tour+ LSW Reviews found online 46 18 -
57
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Tour+ LSW Reviews found online 44 – -
59
Treadwear
Winterforce 2 +2237Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Tour+ LSW Reviews found online 54 17 -
47
Handling
Winterforce 2 +2522Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 Tour+ LSW Reviews found online 47 22
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Winterforce 2 | Sumitomo Tour+ LSW |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 56 | 35 |
| Dry | 49 | 36 |
| Wet | 63 | 37 |
| Snow | 73 | – |
| Comfort | 58 | 43 |
| Noise | 57 | – |
| Treadwear | 59 | 37 |
| Handling | 47 | 22 |
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Headline score
56
/ 100
Winterforce 2
35
/ 100
Tour+ LSW
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winterforce 2
Pros
- Exceptional traction and capability in deep snow
- Highly competitive price point
- Reliable performance for daily winter commuting
Cons
- Increased road noise compared to all-season tires
- Noticeable 'mushy' or soft handling feedback on dry pavement
- Limited performance on ice without studs
Tire B Tour+ LSW
Pros
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Competent performance in rain and snow for some users
- Cost-effective alternative to premium brands
Cons
- Severe and persistent vibration issues
- Difficulty maintaining wheel balance
- Reports of structural belt defects and blowouts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Winterforce 2 | B · Sumitomo Tour+ LSW |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 31 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
56
/ 100
Firestone Winterforce 2
35
/ 100
Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
Winner: Firestone Winterforce 2 — better wet, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Winterforce 2 scores 63 vs 37 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Winterforce 2 scores 47 vs 22 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Winterforce 2 scores 59 vs 37 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Winterforce 2 scores 58 vs 43 on comfort.
Tire A · Firestone Winterforce 2
Tire B · Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.