…capabilities of traditional studded snow tires! A few years ago we outfitted our test cars with the latest Studless Ice & Snow offerings from Bridgestone, Dunlop and Michelin and ran them against the Firestone Winterforce outfitted with carbide tipped studs. On our Real World Road Ride loop…
…their fair share of packed snow and ice. Studs can provide better bite on ice. If you're looking for one of the better studded winter tires, consider the following options. Our most popular Studdable Winter / Snow tire is the Firestone Winterforce. This tire has been around for several seasons…
…the Firestone Winterforce and General AltiMAX Arctic. Firestone Winterforce General AltiMAX Arctic While a set of these Firestone auto tires and General winter tires can be studded ($15 per tire), most drivers are better off running them unstudded. Our testing found that driving without studs gives…
The Winterforce LT is Firestone's Light Truck/SUV Studdable Winter / Snow tire designed for the owners of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vans, SUVs and pickup trucks. Available in Load Range E (10-Ply Rated) sizes, Winterforce LT tires are for drivers looking for traditional wintertime traction…
…ice. Tire Rack can add studs to any of our Studdable Winter / Snow tires for only $15 per tire. Several options in this performance category are available, including: General AltiMAX Arctic, Pirelli Winter Carving, Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter, and Firestone Winterforce. General AltiMAX Arctic Pirelli…
…Handles snow like an all season tire handles dry pavement. A little loud on the highway but almost not worth mentioning. Even took it for a lap around the clay track at Sycamore, Il. Took the corners without even sliding%21%21%21%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EVERY highly recommend. Didn%27t even stud them%21%21
…* Firestone Winterforce for passenger vehicles* Firestone Winterforce UV for sport utility vehicles* Firestone Winterforce LT for light trucks* General AltiMAX Arctic* Pirelli Winter Carving* Pirelli Winter Carving EdgeThese tire don't have to be studded and can certainly be used without studs. They…
Are you considering Studded Winter / Snow Tires for the winter? Take a look at these: * Firestone Winterforce* Pirelli Winter Carving Edge * General Altimax ArcticA good comparison of these three tires was done in our tests last year in Sweden. Watch the video and read our test results to see how…
…Winterforce LT models for cars, crossovers, SUVs and pickup trucks, all Winterforce tires feature directional, computer-modeled tread designs that are heavily siped and studdable* to deliver confident snow, slush and ice traction. *Molded to accept optional metal studs. * Products * Videos Firestone…
…when the weather turns very nasty. Given I was on a budget, I selected the Firestone Winterforce based on the price, the positive feedback and our Tire Test Results. Even though adding steel studs in my new set of Firestone winter tires are legal in the state I reside, I decided against it, as I…
…traction in the snow and ice. The Firestone Winterforce should prove to be one of the longest wearing winter tires in Tire Rack's line-up. The tire is offered in a large variety of sizes and can be studded if desired. Read more about the Firestone Winterforce tire and see all of the winter options…
…% vs. Best In Category * Price * Would You Recommend * Wet [+] * Dry [+] * Winter/ Snow [+] * Comfort [+] * Treadwear * Miles Reported * * Firestone Winterforce 2 * 95% * Select Size Price Varies By Size Select your size to see pricing * 7.7 * 8.6 * 8.0 * 8.7 * 7.6 * 8.1 * 349K * * General Altimax…
…The studded tire took .4% longer to stop the BMW. In the snow, the differences are pretty minor. This is not much of a surprise as the purpose of the stud is really for ice traction. General AltiMAX Arctic Firestone Winterforce The story shifts when we move to icy surfaces. Our studded solution…
…vs. Best In Category * Price * Would You Recommend * Wet [+] * Dry [+] * Winter/ Snow [+] * Comfort [+] * Treadwear * Miles Reported * * Firestone Winterforce 2 * 95% * Select Size Price Varies By Size Select your size to see pricing * 7.7 * 8.6 * 8.0 * 8.7 * 7.6 * 8.1 * 349K * * Goodyear Ultra Grip…
…wasn't thick enough—which is why studded snow tires are illegal in certain places. (Read more.) However, where they remain legal, studded snow tires have proven to be very useful in harsh winter driving conditions. We recently tested the Firestone Winterforce, Pirelli Winter Carving Edge, and…
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