BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 - Reviews and tests 2025

Pros and cons

Short braking distance on snow
Exceptional traction on snow
Great handling on snow
Low drive-by noise levels
Very good aquaplaning resistance

Poor handling on the wet
Longer braking distance on wet roads

Customer Popularity

100%

Customer Popularity

Based on 17 reviews

What customers like ...

Good traction 4
Low noise 4
High quality 3
Affordable price 4
Premium brand comparison 2

What customers dislike ...

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Performance Analysis: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

50%

Snow traction

Exterior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Snow handling

Interior noise

Comfort

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Dry braking

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Comparison

Wet road

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 120%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 110%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 105%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 105%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 105%

Michelin Alpin 6 105%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 105%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 100%

Kleber KRISALP HP3 100%

Toyo Observe S944 95%

Barum Polaris 5 90%

Fulda Kristall Control HP2 90%

Snow

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 100%

Kleber KRISALP HP3 100%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 95%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 95%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 95%

Barum Polaris 5 90%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 90%

Fulda Kristall Control HP2 90%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 85%

Michelin Alpin 6 80%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 75%

Toyo Observe S944 70%

Dry road - safety

Michelin Alpin 6 120%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 115%

Toyo Observe S944 110%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 110%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 105%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 105%

Kleber KRISALP HP3 105%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 100%

Barum Polaris 5 95%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 95%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 90%

Fulda Kristall Control HP2 90%

Dry road - sportiness

Continental WinterContact TS 870 120%

Barum Polaris 5 115%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 115%

Toyo Observe S944 115%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 110%

Michelin Alpin 6 110%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 110%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 100%

Fulda Kristall Control HP2 100%

Kleber KRISALP HP3 100%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 95%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 90%

Mileage

Michelin Alpin 6 130%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 125%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 110%

Fulda Kristall Control HP2 105%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 100%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 100%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 100%

Barum Polaris 5 95%

Kleber KRISALP HP3 95%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 85%

Aquaplaning

Continental WinterContact TS 870 125%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 110%

Fulda Kristall Control HP2 110%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 110%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 100%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 100%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 100%

Kleber KRISALP HP3 100%

Michelin Alpin 6 100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 100%

Toyo Observe S944 95%

Barum Polaris 5 85%

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Make

Model

Timeline

2017

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was tested 2x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 225/50 R17 test.

2019

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was tested 1x (Autobild)

2020

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was tested 5x (Használtautó.hu,...)

2021

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was tested 5x (AutoMotorSport,...)

2022

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)

2023

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)

2024

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was tested 2x (AUTOBILD,...)

Sizes

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made in 91 sizes, starting from 155/65 R14 up to 255/40 R19.

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BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 in tyre tests

All tyre tests where BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was featured:

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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
good
Ranked #10 of 20

The BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 secured the 10th position out of 20 competitors, achieving a final rating of "Good." It excelled particularly in snow braking, showcasing exceptional performance on snow and ice, offering solid safety reserves during aquaplaning, and providing a quiet ride. However, the tyre did display a slightly longer braking distance on wet surfaces.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	2	2-	2	2
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Ranked #13 of 55

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	37.5	29.4
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
good
Ranked #4 of 20

Securing the 4th place among 20 competitors, the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 earned a commendable 'Good' rating, highlighting its strong performance in challenging winter conditions. The tire was lauded for its secure handling capabilities on both wet and dry surfaces, alongside its impressive aquaplaning resistance. Particularly noteworthy was its excellence in disciplines such as longitudinal aquaplaning, comfort, and snow braking, where it outperformed its rivals. However, a minor drawback noted was its slightly longer braking distances on dry roads. Overall, its blend of safety and performance attributes positions it as a reliable choice for winter driving.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	2	2-	1-	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #5 of 54

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	35,2	29,3
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 205/60 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #8 of 16

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	2	2.1
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	2.4	2.7
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15
satisfactory
Ranked #5 of 16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,7	1,9	1,8	1,9	1,7	2,5	1,5
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	2,7	2,6	2,0	2,5	2,4	2,7	2,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Ranked #6 of 56

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	35,8	25,4

Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
good
Ranked #9 of 19

Finishing 6th out of 19 competitors, the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 tire demonstrated a solid performance across various testing parameters. Recognized as a snow specialist, it excelled in providing very good driving performances on compacted snow and boasted good aquaplaning reserves, alongside pleasantly quiet riding comfort. However, it was not without its drawbacks, as it exhibited slightly longer braking distances on wet surfaces and came with a high price tag. Notably, the tire stood out in the disciplines of comfort and snow braking, reaffirming its position as a reliable choice for winter conditions despite the noted imperfections.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+	2+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	2-	2	1-	2
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Source: www.autobild.de

AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2021 195/55 R16
good
Ranked #4 of 10

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	8,7	9,6	9,3	10	10	10
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	7,8	6,6	7,4	10	5	9
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Source: www.auto-motor-und-sport.de

ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 195/65 R15
satisfactory
Ranked #5 of 16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,9	2,0	2,6	2,0
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	2,6	2,2	1,9	2,5	3,3	2,0
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Source: www.adac.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Ranked #7 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	35,6	27,9
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #11 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	2	3+	1-	3+	2
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #8 of 12

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	2-	2	1
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #8 of 12

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	2-	2-	1-
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Source: www.autobild.de

ACE Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17
recommended
Ranked #2 of 9

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	200	67	48	60	18	9
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	194	63	42	60	14	9
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Source: images.ace.de

AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17
very good
Ranked #2 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,5	8,7	9,9	10	9
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	7,0	7,3	9,9	10	8
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #4 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	2	2	2+	2+
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Source: www.autobild.de

Használtautó.hu Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Ranked #5 of 16

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on ice
Best values in test	13,9	14,8	16,4
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	15,1	15,9	23,3
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Source: www.autonavigator.hu

Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17
good
Ranked #7 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	2+	2-	1-	2
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Ranked #1 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,2	25,9
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	35,1	25,9
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17
good
Ranked #6 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	2	2-	1	2
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Test ratings distribution

100% (2x)		85% (13x)
Very good	Exemplary	Good	Recommended	Satisfactory
1x	1x	6x	1x	6x

Ratings x Wheel size

R15	R16	R17	R18
85% (2x)	85% (4x)	88% (5x)	88.8% (4x)

Ratings x Width

185/xx Rxx	195/xx Rxx	205/xx Rxx	215/xx Rxx	225/xx Rxx	245/xx Rxx
85% (1x)	85% (2x)	85% (3x)	85% (1x)	87.1% (7x)	100% (1x)

FAQ

Where is BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 made?
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made in Romania/Poland.