BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Dunlop Winter
Ahead in each discipline
The BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 and the Dunlop Winter have met in one independent test so far, and the Winter finished ahead. The g-Force Winter 2 was stronger in snow, the Winter in dry, wet, comfort and value.
Performance profile
15 measurements from the one shared test, each tire shown as its share of the better figure.
Where each is furthest ahead
g-Force Winter 2
Winter
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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.
Where each scores higher
g-Force Winter 2
Winter
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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.
Every measurement, side by side
Both tires' figures from the one test that ran them together, on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The bar grows towards the tire that did better.
| Measurement | g-Force Winter 2 | Gap | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Winter ahead | |||
| Dry Braking ft | 150 | 0.2% | 149 |
| Dry Handling mph | 71 | 0.1% | 71.1 |
| Wet Winter ahead | |||
| Wet Braking ft | 185 | 7.6% | 171 |
| Wet Handling mph | 49.9 | 0.1% | 50 |
| Wet Circle s | 12.67 | 0.9% | 12.56 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 48 | 4.3% | 46 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 8.2 | 6.8% | 7.7 |
| Snow g-Force Winter 2 ahead | |||
| Snow Braking ft | 90 | 0.7% | 90 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 586 | 1.2% | 579 |
| Snow Handling mph | 36.8 | 1.2% | 36.4 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s² | 9.9 | 1.7% | 9.8 |
| Comfort Winter ahead | |||
| Subj. Comfort pts | 7.3 | 9.6% | 8 |
| Noise dB | 66.3 | 1.1 dB | 65.2 |
| Value Winter ahead | |||
| Wear miles | 28,322 | 11.6% | 31,615 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.72 | 1.6% | 8.58 |
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 1 test in 2025
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 | g-Force Winter 2 | Field | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P12 of 20 | P2 of 20 |
g-Force Winter 2 vs Winter: your questions
Is the BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 or the Dunlop Winter the better tire?
The BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 and the Dunlop Winter have met in one independent test so far, and the Winter finished ahead. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the g-Force Winter 2 scores 8.3 and the Winter 9.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the g-Force Winter 2 or the Winter?
The Winter led 3 of the 5 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. It stopped 7.6% shorter in the wet in the one shared test that measured it.
Which is better in the dry?
The Winter led 2 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The g-Force Winter 2 led 4 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. It averaged a 1.2% higher speed on the snow handling course in the one shared test that measured it.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Winter lasted 11.6% longer in the wear test (1 test) and had 1.6% lower rolling resistance (1 test).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Winter was 1.1 dB quieter (1 test). Owners rate comfort 9.2/10 for the g-Force Winter 2 and 9.5/10 for the Winter.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the g-Force Winter 2 89% from 30 reviews and the Winter 89% from 2.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The g-Force Winter 2 is made in 75 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Winter in 63 (15 to 21 inch). 45 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the g-Force Winter 2 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Winter C and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Winter is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the g-Force 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 Tyre 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 Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.