Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 finished ahead 10 times and the Eurowinter HS01 not once. The Eurowinter HS01 was stronger in dry, the gForce Winter 2 in wet, snow, comfort and value.
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Eurowinter HS01
gForce Winter 2
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
Eurowinter HS01
gForce Winter 2
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Eurowinter HS01
gForce Winter 2
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Owners rate the Eurowinter HS01 85% from 23 reviews and the gForce Winter 2 89% from 30. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Eurowinter HS01 | Gap | gForce Winter 2 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Eurowinter HS01 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 148 | 0.6% | 149 | 2-2 |
| Dry Handling mph | 73.3 | 0.3% | 73 | 3-1 |
| Wet gForce Winter 2 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 139 | 1% | 138 | 2-6 |
| Wet Handling mph | 43.6 | 0.1% | 43.6 | 1-2 |
| Wet Circle s | 12.87 | 0.2% | 12.84 | 1-2 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 52.7 | 0.4% | 52.9 | 1-3 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 10 | 0.1% | 10 | 2-1 |
| Snow gForce Winter 2 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 94 | 4.4% | 90 | 0-8 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 435 | 6.9% | 467 | 0-4 |
| Snow Handling mph | 31.8 | 2.9% | 32.8 | 0-4 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s² | 12.2 | 2.9% | 12.5 | 0-2 |
| Comfort gForce Winter 2 ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 72.38 | 1 dB | 71.38 | 1-3 |
| Value gForce Winter 2 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 22,610 | 8% | 20,945 | 2-0 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 10.04 | 10.4% | 8.98 | 0-4 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 10 tests, 2019 to 2022
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Eurowinter HS01 | Field | gForce Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P13 of 20 | P9 of 20 | |
| 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview | P12 of 56 | P6 of 56 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test | P9 of 13 | P8 of 13 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P12 of 20 | P11 of 20 | |
| 2021 AMS Winter Tire Test | P8 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test | P7 of 16 | P5 of 16 | |
| 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview | P19 of 50 | P7 of 50 | |
| 2020 ACE Winter Tire Test | P9 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test | P31 of 51 | P7 of 51 | |
| 2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview | P25 of 53 | P7 of 53 |
Eurowinter HS01 vs gForce Winter 2: your questions
Is the Falken Eurowinter HS01 or the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 the better tire?
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 finished ahead 10 times and the Eurowinter HS01 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Eurowinter HS01 scores 8.1 and the gForce Winter 2 8.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Eurowinter HS01 or the gForce Winter 2?
The gForce Winter 2 led 14 of the 23 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1% shorter in the wet across 8 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eurowinter HS01 led 5 of the 8 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The gForce Winter 2 led 18 of the 18 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.4% shorter on snow across 8 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Eurowinter HS01 lasted 8% longer in the wear tests (2 tests); the gForce Winter 2 had 10.4% lower rolling resistance (4 tests). Owners rate wear 8.8/10 for the Eurowinter HS01 and 8.7/10 for the gForce Winter 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The gForce Winter 2 was 1 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the Eurowinter HS01 and 9.2/10 for the gForce Winter 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Eurowinter HS01 85% from 23 reviews and the gForce Winter 2 89% from 30. 91% of Eurowinter HS01 owners would buy it again, against 100% for the gForce Winter 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the gForce Winter 2 was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 13.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Eurowinter HS01 is made in 98 sizes (13 to 21 inch) and the gForce Winter 2 in 75 (14 to 20 inch). 57 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Eurowinter HS01 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the gForce Winter 2 B and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The Eurowinter HS01 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2017, the gForce Winter 2 in 2016.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.