BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 – Tests & Review

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 photo, test, review

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 is a Premium Touring winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

The tyre replaced the BFGoodrich g-Force Winter.

Nowadays the brand are owned to the French Michelin.

Key performance

Dry performance
96.55 %
Dry braking
95.18 %
Dry handling
97.92 %
Wet performance
94.61 %
Wet braking
90.27 %
Wet handling
96.35 %
Wet lateral handling
97.22 %
Aquaplaning
93.08 %
Straight aqua
98.21 %
Lateral aqua
87.94 %
Snow performance
98.81 %
Snow braking
99.46 %
Snow handling
99.27 %
Snow lateral handling
99.34 %
Snow traction
97.15 %
Rolling resistance
85.64 %
Noise
99 %
Wear resistance
82.85 %

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 Tests

2021 Auto Bild (205/55 R16)

In 2021 experts of the German magazine Auto Bild have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 19 similar mid-range and premium winter tires. Also they included into the test one the cheapest winter tire and summer tire to compare results.

Full test results
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 test, review, ratings
15th place in Dry braking. +3.3m braking distance.
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 test, review, ratings
20th place in Dry handling. -3.6km/h handling speed.
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 test, review, ratings
11-13th place in Wet braking. +5.4m braking distance.
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 test, review, ratings
9th place in Wet handling. -1.6km/h handling speed.
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 test, review, ratings
5th place in Straight aqua. -4.3km/h float speed.
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 test, review, ratings
4th p lace in Snow braking. +0.6m braking distance.
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 test, review, ratings
2-3rd place in Snow handling. -0.4km/h handling speed.
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 test, review, ratings
12th place in Snow traction. -0.125 Newton pulling force.
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 test, review, ratings
14th place in Noise. +2.1dB external noise.
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 test, review, ratings
17th place in Rolling resistance. +2.13 kg/t.
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 test, review, ratings
13th place in Wear resistance. -11500km mileage.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 100km/h 15 48.4m +3.3m 93.18%
Dry handling 20 135.4km/h -3.6km/h 97.34%
Wet braking at 100km/h 11-13 55.6m +5.4m 90.29%
Wet handling 9 71.4km/h -1.6km/h 97.76%
Straight aqua 5 80.2km/h -4.3km/h 94.64%
Snow braking 4 27.9m +0.6m 97.85%
Snow handling 2-3 57.5km/h -0.4km/h 99.3%
Snow traction 12 2.774 Newton -0.125 Newton 95.49%
Noise 14 71.8dB +2.1dB 97.07%
Rolling resistance 17 9.34kg/t +2.13kg/t 77.19%
Wear resistance 13 33900km -11500km 66.07%

2021 Auto Bild UHP (245/40 R18)

Test by the German publication Auto Bild in 2021. The experts have tested the tire at size 245/40 R18 and compared to 11 UHP winter tires from different price categories. Also they included into the test set of the summer tires and the Vredestein Quatrac Pro as All Season tire to compare results.

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BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
9-10th place in Dry braking. +2.6m braking distance.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
10th place in Dry handling. -3.2km/h handling speed.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
10th place in Wet braking. +6.5m braking distance.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
10th place in Wet handling. -3.7km/h handling speed.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
1-2nd place in Straight aqua. +0.1km/h float speed.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
1st place in Snow braking. -1m braking distance.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
1st place in Snow handling. +0.1km/h handling speed.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
1st place in Snow traction. +151 Newton pulling force.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
1st place in Noise. -0.1dB external noise.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
5th place in Rolling resistance. +0.67kg/t.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 100km/h 9-10 44m +2.6m 94.09%
Dry handling 10 99.7km/h -3.2km/h 96.79%
Wet braking at 100km/h 10 55.5m +6.5m 88.29%
Wet handling 10 69.2km/h -3.7km/h 94.65%
Straight aqua 1-2 97.5km/h +0.1km/h 100%
Snow braking at 50km/h 1 30.7m -1m 100%
Snow handling 1 44.7km/h +0.1km/h 100%
Snow traction 1 2975 Newton +151 Newton 100%
Noise 1 72.4dB -0.1dB 100%
Rolling resistance 5 8.58kg/t +0.67kg/t 92.19%

2021 Auto Motor und Sport (195/55 R16)

Test by the German magazine AMS in 2021. The experts have tested the BFG at size 195/55 R16 and compared to 9 similar Touring and Premium Touring winter tires from different price categories.

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BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
7th place in Wet braking. +3.3m braking distance.
BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
8-10th place in Wet handling. -2.7km/h handling speed.
BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
7-8th place in Wet lateral handling. -0.17m/s2 lateral acceleration.
BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
5th place in Straight aqua. -4.6km/h float speed.
BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
6-7th place in Lateral aqua. -0.45m/s2 lateral acceleration.
BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
7th place in Dry braking. +2.2m braking distance.
BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
5th place in Dry handling. -0.8km/h handling speed.
BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
2-3rd place in Snow braking. +0.1m braking distance.
BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
1st place in Snow handling. +1km/h handling speed.
BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
1st place in Snow lateral handling. +0.04m/s2 lateral acceleration.
BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
1-3rd place in Snow traction. +0.02m/s2 max acceleration.
BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
9th place in Rolling resistance. +1.7kg/t.
BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 test, review, ratings
5-7th place in Noise. +0.4dB external noise.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 100km/h 7 45m +2.2m 95.11%
Dry handling 5 113.8km/h -0.8km/h 99.29%
Wet braking at 80km/h 7 32.6m +3.3m 89.87%
Wet handling 8-19 69.3km/h -2.7km/h 96.1%
Wet lateral handling 7-8 7.34ms2 -0.17m/s2 97.68%
Straight aqua 5 83.1km/h -4.6km/h 94.46%
Lateral aqua 6-7 2.84m/s2 -0.45m/s2 84.16%
Snow braking at 50km/h 2-3 32.7m +0.1m 99.69%
Snow handling 1 54.4km/h +1km/h 100%
Snow lateral handling 1 4.06m/s2 +0.04m/s2 100%
Snow traction 1-3 1.89m/s2 +0.02m/s2 100%
Noise 5-7 71dB +0.4dB 99.43%
Rolling resistance 9 9.7kg/t +1.7kg/t 82.47%

2020 Auto Bild (245/45 R18)

In 2020 experts of the German magazine  have tested BF Goodrich at size 245/45 R18 and compared to 19 budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. Also they included into the test reference summer tire to compare results.

Full test results
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
8th place in Dry braking. +2.3m braking distance.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
15th place in Dry handling. -2.4km/h handling speed.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
7th place in Wet braking. +6m braking distance.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
8-9th place in Wet handling. -1.8km/h handling speed.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
8th place in Wet lateral handling. +0.14sec lap time.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
6-7th place in Straight aqua. -2.8km/h float speed.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
6-7th place in Lateral aqua. -0.24m/s2 lateral acceleration.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
4-5th place in Snow braking. +0.3m braking distance.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
6-7th place in Snow handling. -0.8km/h handling speed.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Snow traction. -86 Newton pulling force.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
3-4th place in Snow slalom. -0.02m/s2 lateral acceleration.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
3-5th place in Noise. +0.3dB external noise.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
13th place in Rolling resistance. +1.49 kg/t rolling resistance.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Wear resistance.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 100km/h 8 44.2m +2.3m 94.79%
Dry handling 15 108.2km/h -2.4km/h 97.78%
Wet braking at 100km/h 7 53.3m +6m 88.74%
Wet handling 8-9 72.6km/h -1.8km/h 97.52%
Wet lateral handling 8 12.21sec +0.14sec 98.85%
Straight aqua 6-7 88.5km/h -2.8km/h 96.84%
Lateral aqua 6-7 2.16m/s2 -0.24m/s2 88.88%
Snow braking at 50km/h 4-5 24.6m +0.3m 98.78%
Snow handling 6-7 60.7km/h -0.8km/h 98.68%
Snow lateral handling 3-4 3.38m/s2 -0.02m/s2 99.4%
Snow traction 3 3012 Newton -86 Newton 97.14%
Noise 3-5 63.3dB +0.3dB 99.53%
Rolling resistance 13 8.44kg/t +1.49kg/t 82.34%
Wear resistance 3 44280km -3690km 91.66%

Result: 4-5th place, “Exemplary” expert score.

  • Short dry braking distance and relatively low handling speed.
  • Average wet performance.
  • High straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
  • Short snow braking distance, good handling and traction.
  • Low noise.
  • Average rolling resistance.
  • High wear resistance.

2020 Auto Motor und Sport (225/50 R17)

In 2020 experts of the German publication Auto Motor und Sport have tested BF Goodrich at size 225/50 R17 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.

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BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
7-8th place in Wet braking. +3m braking distance.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
8th place in Wet handling. -3.5km/h average handling speed.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
9th place in Wet lateral handling. -0.53m/s lateral acceleration.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
5th place in Straight aqua. -0.5km/h float speed.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
7th place in Lateral aqua. -0.34m/s2 lateral acceleration.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
6th place in Dry braking. +1.1m braking distance.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
Last place in Dry handling. -1.3km/h handling speed.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Snow braking. -0.1m braking distance.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Snow lateral handling. -0.03m/s2 lateral acceleration.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Snow traction. +0.07m/s2 acceleration.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Snow handling. +1.3km/h handling speed.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Rolling resistance. +0.5kg/t rolling resistance.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Noise. -0.4dB external noise.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 100km/h 6 43.7m +1.1m 97.48%
Dry handling 10 114.1km/h -1.3km/h 98.86%
Wet braking at 80km/h 7-8 34.7m +3m 91.35%
Wet handling 8 70.7km/h -3.5km/h 95.05%
Wet lateral handling 9 7.19m/s2 -0.53m/s2 92.63%
Straight aqua 5 94.5km/h -0.5km/h 99.47%
Lateral aqua 7 2.38m/s2 -0.34m/s2 85.71%
Snow braking at 50km/h 1 27.2m -0.1m 100%
Snow handling 1 47.4km/h +1.3km/h 100%
Snow lateral handling 2 3.4m/s2 -0.03m/s2 99.11%
Snow traction 1 1.81m/s2 +0.07m/s2 100%
Noise 1 70.9dB -0.4dB 100%
Rolling resistance 4 8.2kg/t +0.5kg/t 93.9%

Result: 2th place, “Very good” expert score.

  • Acceptable on the wet.
  • High straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
  • Short dry braking distance but poor handling.
  • The best results on the snow.
  • The lowest noise.
  • Low rolling resistance.

2019 Auto Bild (225/45 R17)

In 2019 experts of the German Auto Bild have tested the tire 2 at size 225/45 R17 and compared to 19 similar budget, mid-range and premium tires. Also they included into the test reference summer tire to compare results.

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BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
10th place in Dry braking. +0.9m braking distance.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
16th place in Dry handling. -1.7km/h handling speed.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
10-11th place in Wet braking. +2.8m braking distance.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
10th place in Wet handling. -2.3km/h handling speed.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Straight aqua. +1.3km/h float speed.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Snow braking. +0.2m braking distance.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
5th place in Snow handling. -0.8km/h handling speed.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
15th place in Rolling resistance. +1.34kg/t.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Noise. +0.9dB external noise.
BFG gForce Winter 2 test, reviews, ratings
7-9th place in Wear resistance. -9840km mileage.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking 10 45.2m +0.9m 98%
Dry handling 16 81.2km/h -1.7km/h 97.9%
Wet braking 10-11 32m +2.8m 91.25%
Wet handling 10 72.4km/h -2.3km/h 96.82%
Straight aqua 1 78km/h +1.3km/h 100%
Snow braking 4 24.2m +0.2m 99.17%
Snow handling 5 77.6km/h -0.8km/h 98.96%
Noise 4 69.6dB +0.9dB 98.7%
Rolling resistance 15 8.77kg/t +1.34kg/t 84.72%
Wear resistance 7-9 41410km -9840km 76.24%

Result: 7th place, “Good” expert score.

  • Good dry performance.
  • Short wet braking distance and good handling.
  • The best straight aquaplaning resistance.
  • Short snow braking distance and good handling.
  • Low noise.
  • High rolling resistance.
  • Good wear resistance.

2017 Auto Bild (225/50 R17)

In 2017 experts of the German magazine Auto Bild have tested the Bfgoodrich gForce Winter 2 at size 225/50 R17 and compared with nineteen similar budget, medium and premium winter tyres. In addition  experts included into the test one reference summer tyre to compare results

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test BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 review
18th place in Dry braking. The dry braking distance difference with the leader was 2.3 meters.
test BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 review
The last place in Dry handling. The dry handling average speed difference with the leader was 3.8 meters.
test BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 review
12th place in Wet braking. The wet braking distance difference with the leader was 2.2 meters.
test BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 review
13th place in Wet handling. The wet handling average speed difference with the leader was 3.5 meters.
test BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 review
1st place in Straight aqua. The float speed difference with the next tyre was 2.4 km/h.
test BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 review
1st place in Snow braking. The snow braking distance difference with the next tyre was 0.8 meters.
test BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 review
2nd place in Snow handling. The snow handling average speed difference with the leader was 0.3 km/h.
test BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 review
3-4th palce in Noise level. The external noise level difference with the leader was 1dB.
test BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 review
7th place in Wear resistance. The projected wear difference with the leader was 8250km.
test BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 review
11th place in Rolling resistance. The rolling resistance difference with the leader was 0.92kg/t.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking 18 46m +2.3m 95%
Dry handling 20 107km/g -3.8km/h 96.45%
Wet braking at 80km/h 12 35.1m +2.2m 93.73%
Wet handling 13 72.3km/h -3.5km/h 95.16%
Straight aqua 1 93.3km/h +2.4km/h 100%
Snow braking at 50km/h 1 25.9m -0.8m 100%
Snow handling 2 52.3km/h -0.3km/h 99.43%
Noise 3-4 71.9dB +1dB 98.61%
Rolling resistance 11 8.15kg/t +0.92kg/t 88.71%
Wear resistance 6-7 40125km -8250km 79.44%

Result: 6th place, “Good” expert score.

  • Long braking distance and the worst handling on the dry.
  • Average results on the wet.
  • The best aquaplaning resistance.
  • Winner on the snow: tyre has the shortest braking distance and very high average handling speed.
  • Good noise level.
  • Average rolling resistance.
  • Good wear resistance.

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Competitors

Overall BF Goodrich gForce Winter 2 Review

# Test 2021 Auto Bild 2021 Auto Bild UHP 2021 AMS 2020 Auto Bild 2020 AMS 2019 Auto Bild 2017 Auto Bild Overall
Dry braking 93.18% 94.09% 94.11% 94.79% 97.48% 98% 95% 95.24%
Dry handling 97.34% 96.79% 99.29% 97.78% 98.86% 97.9% 96.45% 97.77%
Wet braking 90.29% 88.29% 89.87% 88.74% 91.35% 91.25% 93.73% 90.5%
Wet handling 97.76% 94.65% 96.1% 97.52% 95.05% 96.82% 95.16% 96.15%
Wet lateral handling 98.85% 92.63% 95.74%
Straight aqua 94.64% 100% 94.46% 96.84% 99.47% 100% 100% 97.92%
Lateral aqua 84.16% 88.88% 85.71% 86.25%
Snow braking 97.85% 100% 99.69% 98.78% 100% 99.17% 100% 99.36%
Snow handling 99.3% 100% 100% 98.68% 100% 98.96% 99.43% 99.48%
Snow lateral handling 100% 99.4% 99.11% 99.5%
Snow traction 95.49% 100% 100% 97.14% 100% 98.53%
Rolling resistance 77.19% 92.19% 82.47% 82.34% 93.9% 84.72% 88.71% 85.93%
Noise 97.07% 100% 99.43% 99.53% 100% 98.7% 98.61% 99.05%
Wear resistance 66.07% 91.66% 76.24% 79.44% 78.35%

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