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BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
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BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

Winter
Upper-middle
8.2 /10 Recommended

G-Force Winter 2 is our favorite budget winter tyre. It's great on snow and offers good safety on all surfaces, which is no surprise as BFGoodrich is a part of the Michelin group.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

BFGoodrichThis tyre
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.2
KleberUpper-middle
KRISALP HP3
8.0
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
6.3
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet braking
Worse at: Snow braking, Comfort
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
8.7
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Mileage
NokianUpper-middle
Snowproof 2
7.3
Better at: Mileage, Wet handling
Worse at: Snow braking
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
8.7
Better at: Dry handling
Worse at: Snow handling, Snow braking
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
8.1
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet braking
Worse at: Snow braking, Snow handling
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
6.6
Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Snow handling, Snow braking
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.7
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Snow braking
HankookUpper-middle
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.2
Better at: Dry handling, Wet handling
Worse at: Snow braking, Exterior noise
YokohamaUpper-middle
BluEarth-Winter V906
5.6
Better at: Dry handling, Comfort
Worse at: Snow handling, Mileage
ToyoUpper-middle
Observe S944
6.7
Better at: Mileage, Dry handling
Worse at: Snow braking, Snow handling
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS01
Better at: Mileage
Worse at: Snow handling, Rolling resistance
NokianUpper-middle
WR Snowproof P
7.5
Better at: Dry handling, Mileage
Worse at: Snow handling, Comfort
NokianUpper-middle
WR Snowproof
6.8
Better at: Dry braking, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Snow handling, Snow braking
FuldaBudget
Kristall Control HP2
6.8
Better at: Comfort
Worse at: Snow handling, Wet handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance and safety on snow and ice, with strong traction and control in winter conditions.

Reliable handling and good safety reserves in both wet and dry conditions, including strong aquaplaning resistance.

Low rolling resistance leads to reduced fuel consumption and less tire wear, contributing to good projected longevity.

Quiet and comfortable ride, especially notable for low road noise.

Weaknesses

Slightly longer braking distances on wet and dry roads.

Minor weaknesses in handling and ride comfort, particularly on dry roads.

Relatively high price compared to competitors.

History

2017
2× Tested1× Winner
Autobild225/50 R171st
Autobild225/50 R17#6Good
2019
1× Tested
Autobild225/45 R17#7Good
2020
5× Tested
AutoMotorSport225/50 R17#2Very good
ACE225/50 R17#2Recommended
Autobild245/45 R18#4Exemplary
Használtautó.hu205/55 R16#5
Autobild225/40 R18#8Satisfactory
2021
5× Tested
AutoMotorSport195/55 R16#4Good
ADAC195/65 R15#5Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#7
Autobild245/40 R18#8Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#11Satisfactory
2022
3× Tested
ADAC185/65 R15#5Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R17#6
Autobild215/55 R17#9Good
2023
3× Tested
Autobild225/45 R18#4Good
Autobild225/45 R18#5
ADAC205/60 R16#8Satisfactory
2024
2× Tested
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#10Good
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#13
2025
2× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#11
Autobild225/40 R18#12Good
Price vs Quality
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Tests (23)

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23 Tests 1× Winner 16× Recommended
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#11 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#12 Of 20 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#10 Of 20 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#13 Of 55 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#4 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#5 Of 54 Tyres
ADAC Winter
205/60 R16
#8 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC Winter
185/65 R15
#5 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#6 Of 56 Tyres
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#9 Of 19 Tyres
AutoMotorSport Winter
195/55 R16
#4 Of 10 Tyres
ADAC Winter
195/65 R15
#5 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#7 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Winter
245/40 R18
#8 Of 12 Tyres
Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#11 Of 20 Tyres
AutoMotorSport Winter
225/50 R17
#2 Of 10 Tyres
ACE Winter
225/50 R17
#2 Of 9 Tyres
ACE2020
2ndRecommended
BMW 3
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Autobild Winter
245/45 R18
#4 Of 20 Tyres
Használtautó.hu Winter
205/55 R16
#5 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#8 Of 12 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R17
#7 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/50 R17
Winner
Autobild Winter
225/50 R17
#6 Of 20 Tyres

Sizes (72)

1 Variants

75T.

1 Variants

79T.

1 Variants

81T.

1 Variants

82T.

1 Variants

84T.

1 Variants

80T.

1 Variants

82T.

1 Variants

86T.

1 Variants

88T.

1 Variants

89T.

Ratings

Tested 16× By professional organizations

Exemplary2× (13%)
Good14× (88%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 8.8xxx/xx R18 8.8185/xx Rxx 8.5195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.7245/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

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

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