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Last updated 12/17/2024 - Originally published 12/17/2024
Written by SimpleTire
Friestone Tires is a part of the Bridgestone Tires and was founded by Harvey Firestone back in 1900. At the time, the brand became Ford's original equipment supplier and delivered a line of top-quality replacement tires. Also big in the motorsports world, Firestone tires have been used on winning cars in the Indianapolis 500 and Formula One series.
Today, the brand offers a range of superb quality tires offering a balance of performance and affordability. Firestone offers various tire families including, Transforce, Firehawk, and Winterforce families for passenger cars, and Destination light truck tires.
The brand has announced a new lineup in the Transforce tire category that primarily serves CUVs, SUVs, light trucks, and commercial vehicles. The new tire in the line is the Firestone Transforce CV2, announced on 3rd October 2024. The Firestone Transforce CV2 is an all-season tire designed for use on cargo vans and offers drivers superior handling in city streets and neighborhoods. The tire features optimized construction that enhances fuel efficiency to reduce operational costs. Additionally, the Transforce CV2 is available for LT and Euro-C sizing, ensuring a versatile use all across.
Today, we will look at what the new Firestone Transforce CV2 has to offer, how it fares against its predecessor Firestone Transforce CV, and what you might be missing out on, in this Firestone Transforce CV2 launch post.
Benefits of the new and improved Firestone Transforce CV2
According to Firestone, the new Transforce CV2 is a more highway-focused tire and is engineered for last-mile delivery vehicles. The tire includes a sidewall defense rib for additional durability and chip-tear resistance. Among the latest technologies, the Transforce CV2 makes use of ENILTEN Technology, which is a combination of technologies that helps reduce CO2 emissions and improves resource efficiency, handling and stability, and longevity. It is also EV-ready for use on electric, hybrid, and internal combustion engine vehicles.
Let’s take a look at some of the innovative features and benefits of the Firestone Transforce CV2, that make it a class apart.
- Long-lasting and reliable treadwear: The Transforce CV2 is built with Firestone’s long-wearing compound with a purpose-built tread pattern that resists irregular tread wear. Additionally, the strategically placed interlocking sipes ensure uniform tread stiffness and resiliency throughout the tire.
- Enhanced durability: The tire features a sidewall defense rib for improved durability and chip-tear resistance that ensures your tire can withstand accidental damage.
- Wet and winter traction: The tire is built with an open shoulder design and a high see-through void ratio that helps push water and slush away from the tread for a consistent wet grip. Furthermore, the interlocking sipes boost dependable winter traction.
- Improved rolling resistance: The Transforce CV2 is built keeping fuel efficiency in mind and cut fuel costs using an optimized tire design. This unique optimized fuel efficiency and rolling resistance can also be seen in stop-and-start delivery applications.
The Firestone Transforce CV2 truly excels in longevity offering a long tread life, ride comfort ensuring a smooth, comfortable ride, and traction in wet, dry, paved, or unpaved roads, resulting in great all-round performance.
The Firestone Transforce CV2 aligns with Bridgestone’s E8 Commitment which consists of eight Bridgestone-like values starting with the letter “E” (Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease, and Empowerment). Along with Firestone Transforce CV2, the company also released Firestone Transforce HT3 which primarily serves HD trucks, and according to the Chief Engineer, these tires are meant to,
“Our goal for the Firestone Transforce HT3 and CV2 tires was to create two surefooted commercial highway tires that hold up to the strenuous duties of fleet service while focusing on a quiet and long riding experience. Transforce HT3 and CV2 deliver the performance that fleet managers expect—so much so that they won’t even think about the tire.”
But, what improvements does the Transforce CV2 boast over its predecessor, the Firestone Transforce CV?
But, how does the Firestone Transforce CV2 fare against its successful predecessor - the Firestone Transforce CV?
Using SimpleScore, our proprietary rating system, here is what you can observe in the two tires:
Firestone Transforce CV2
- Traction: 8.9
- Durability: 8.1
- Longevity: 8.8
- Average SimpleScore: 8.6
Firestone Transforce CV
- Traction: 8.2
- Durability: 8.4
- Longevity: 7.3
- Average SimpleScore: 7.8
As you can see the new Firestone Transforce CV2 outshines its predecessor in almost all avenues. While the Firestone Transforce CV does offer better durability, you can see Firestone Transforce CV2 is not far behind and will last you a long time.
Let’s take a look at some of the similarities and differences between these two tires:
Similarities:
- Both Firestone Transforce CV2 and Firestone Transforce CV are backed by Firestone’s 90 Day Buy and Try Guarantee on tires sold in sets of 4 or more (certain restrictions and limitations apply).
- Both tires are optimized for fuel efficiency with a low rolling resistance design.
- We do not see any limited manufacturer tread life warranty for both tires.
- Both tires are optimized to deliver solid traction in dry, wet, and light winter conditions, superior handling, and a long tread life.
Differences:
- The Firestone Transforce CV2 is EV optimized.
- The difference in SimpleScore for Traction (8.9 v 8.2) and longevity (8.8 v 7.3) depicts significantly better performance for the new Firestone Transforce CV2.
- While the Firestone Transforce CV majorly caters to pickup trucks and commercial vans, the Firestone Transforce CV2 is specifically designed for use on cargo vans.
- The Firestone Transforce CV2 is only available in 16 inch tire sizes, while the Firestone Transforce CV is available in tire sizes ranging from 15 to 17 inches.
Who is the Transforce CV2 best suited for?
The Firestone Transforce CV2 is an all-season tire best suited for highway terrain and is available in different tire sizes best suited for commercial vans. As an all-season tire, the Transforce CV2 is capable of delivering superior traction and handling in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions. Additionally, the durable rubber compound and construction make it a great choice for carrying heavy loads or driving long commutes.
The Firestone Transforce CV2 is a commercial van tire that offers extended treadwear and built-in sidewall defenses to help keep the tires on the job longer. Designed to deliver great wet and winter traction, the Firestone Transforce CV2 comes in a single tire pattern for both LT and Euro-C sizing. Available in 16 inch tire sizes, the Firestone Transforce CV2 is best suited for use on vehicles such as the:
- Ford Transit Connect
- Chevrolet Express
- Mercedes-Benz Metris
- Mercedes Sprinter
- Nissan NV
- Ram ProMaster
- Ford Transit Custom
- Ford E-Transit
Drawbacks of the Transforce CV2
While the Firestone Transforce CV2 excels in several areas, it is not without its cons. First and foremost, the difference in durability score between the Firestone Transforce CV2 and the Firestone Transforce CV might be discouraging for some drivers.
Additionally, the tire does not come with any limited manufacturer tread life warranty which can be seen in some of the closest competitors of the tire. The Firestone Transforce CV2 is an all-season tire and is not suited for use in moderate to severe winter weather conditions, where winter tires or all-weather tires are more suitable. Additionally, the Firestone Transforce CV2 is only available for use on commercial vans.
To sum up, the Firestone Transforce CV2 is the latest addition to the Firestone’s Transforce family and truly excels in longevity, durability, and traction. The tire is designed using the latest technologies and offers superior performance throughout the year. If you are in the market for a new commercial van tire and do not want to burn a hole in your pocket, take a look at the Firestone Transforce CV2 which is sure to deliver in all avenues.