BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 89% · 30
- TR Score
- 8.5/10
- Owners say
- 92% · 3
In the 11 independent tests that ran both tires, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 finished ahead 6 times and the Speed Grip 5 4 times, with one level. The gForce Winter 2 lasted 3.2% longer in the wear tests; the Speed Grip 5 had 3.7% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 if you regularly drive in real snow (rural roads, hills, unploughed mornings) and want maximum snow traction and braking confidence. Choose the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 if your winter is mostly wet/cold cleared roads and you want a more precise, efficient, better-value tire with strong mileage and consistently better dry handling.
Where the gForce Winter 2 is stronger
- Snow performance focus: frequent wins in snow braking/traction/slalom (category summary: snow braking 6-2, snow traction 4-0, snow slalom 4-0)
- Strong traction and controllability on snow in key tests (e.g., 2025 Auto Bild traction 2608N vs 2436N; slalom 3.03 vs 2.80 m/s²)
- Often strong aquaplaning/safety reserves, especially straight aquaplaning (3 wins vs 1) and multiple curved aquaplaning wins
Where the Speed Grip 5 is stronger
- More stable road handling balance, especially on dry (dry handling wins 4-0 across shared data)
- Typically stronger efficiency: lower rolling resistance in most comparisons (3 wins vs 1; often ~6-11% advantage in the provided tests)
- Better overall value proposition in the scoring models shown (value wins 4-0; major advantage in Auto Bild 2024 value 6.64 vs 9.19 price/1000)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
gForce Winter 2 vs Speed Grip 5 at a glance
| Category | gForce Winter 2 | Gap | Speed Grip 5 |
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| Shared tests won11 shared tests | 6 | 1 level | 4 |
| Dry10 measurements | 4 | The Speed Grip 5 averaged a 0.9% higher speed on the dry handling course (5 tests) | 6 |
| Wet30 measurements | 15 | The gForce Winter 2 held 2% more grip in curved aquaplaning (5 tests) | 13 |
| Snow25 measurements | 20 | The gForce Winter 2 stopped 2.9% shorter on snow (10 tests) | 5 |
| Comfort7 measurements | 6 | The gForce Winter 2 was 0.8 dB quieter (5 tests) | 1 |
| Value10 measurements | 5 | Level between the two. | 5 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.3/10 | The Speed Grip 5 by 0.2 | 8.5/10 |
| Owner rating30 and 3 reviews | 89% | The Speed Grip 5 by 3 points | 92% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +12% | The gForce Winter 2 was dearer in 6 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 75 | 55 sizes made in both | 90 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 11 tests, 2022 to 2026
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 | gForce Winter 2 | Field | Speed Grip 5 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P11 of 20 | P12 of 20 | |
| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P10 of 50 | P13 of 50 | |
| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P12 of 20 | P11 of 20 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P11 of 51 | P15 of 51 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P9 of 20 | P3 of 20 | |
| 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test | P13 of 55 | P6 of 55 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P4 of 20 | P16 of 20 | |
| 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test | P5 of 54 | P19 of 54 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P9 of 20 | P9 of 20 | |
| 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview | P6 of 56 | P10 of 56 | |
| 2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 | P5 of 15 | P1 of 15 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 11 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
gForce Winter 2
Speed Grip 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
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
gForce Winter 2
Speed Grip 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
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
gForce Winter 2
Speed Grip 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the gForce Winter 2 89% from 30 reviews and the Speed Grip 5 92% from 3. 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. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 48 | 0.9% | 47.5 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.73 | 0.6% | 12.66 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 53.1 | 0.5% | 52.8 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.1 | 2% | 9 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 92 | 2.9% | 95 | 8-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36 | 1.5% | 35.5 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.1 | 3.6% | 10.7 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.46 | 0.8 dB | 71.28 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the gForce Winter 2 scores 8.3 and the Speed Grip 5 8.5 out of 10.
| gForce Winter 2 | Category | Speed Grip 5 | ||
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| 38 | Dry | 62 | ||
| 78 | Wet | 80 | ||
| 62 | Comfort | 25 | ||
| 49 | Value | 73 | ||
| 92 | Snow | 51 | ||
| 15 | Ice | 32 | ||
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.
What owners say
| gForce Winter 2 | Category | Speed Grip 5 | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 9.7 | ||
| 7.9 | Road Feedback | 9 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 8.7 | Wear | 9 | ||
| 9.2 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 9.5 | Snow Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 8.8 | Ice Grip | 9.3 | ||
Owners rate the gForce Winter 2 89% from 30 reviews and the Speed Grip 5 92% from 3. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
- 89%from 30 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 215,300 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally rate the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 very highly, with repeated praise for confident traction on snow and ice and strong wet-weather performance with good aquaplaning resistance. Many also highlight excellent value for money, stable behavior in harsh winter conditions, and generally good comfort/quietness for a winter tire. A smaller set of reviews note compromises on dry roads, describing softer handling, reduced steering/on-center response, and occasional higher noise depending on speed and surface.
- Excellent snow traction
- Strong ice grip for a studless winter tire
- Very good wet grip and aquaplaning resistance
- Great price-to-performance/value
- Dry grip/handling is only average (softer feel, more roll than summer tires)
- Reduced steering feedback/on-center response compared with other tires
- Some report increased noise on certain surfaces/speeds (wet roads or above ~90 km/h)
Summarised by AI from 24 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 30 gForce Winter 2 reviewsI'm using on a Dacia Duster. Before, for winter, on this car I had Michelin Latitude Alpin 1 and Kleber Krisalp HP3 (same as Bf Goodrich). The snow grip was very good for 4 winters (same as Kleber), never let me down. The wet grip was also very good. But what surprised me a lot, was the emergency braking, that was very very good, on wet and dry. The only minus, was that I need to make some corrections on the directions compared with a summer touring tire (michelin primacy 3 or hankook), but the care never lost control with those tires, even if I drove too fast for it. In conclusion I will buy again (bf goodrich or kleber, in function of price).
Semperit Speed Grip 5
- 92%from 3 reviews
- 20,500 milesdriven by reviewers
All 3 Speed Grip 5 reviewsSehr guter Winterreifen im mittleren Preissegment. Fahre 100 km täglich durchs Mittelgebirge (Stadt, BAB, Bundesstraßen) und hatte nun alle Bedingungen: Schnee, Eis, Regen, Trockene Fahrbahn. Toller Grip auf Schnee und Eis bedeckten Straßen. Habe mich stehts sicher gefühlt.
215/55 R18 99V XL. Made in France. Neuprofiltiefe gemessene 8,7 mm. Nach 10500 km vorn 8,2 mm, hinten 8,0 mm bei sehr ruhigem, entspanntem Fahrstil. D. h. sehr wenig Verschleiß und hohe zu erwartende Laufleistung. Laufgeräusch ist wie bei allen Winterreifen hörbar, aber nicht sonderlich auffällig.
Bin sehr zufrieden, würde sie wieder kaufen.
Meine vorherigen Reifen Bridgestone LM001 mit 5 mm Profil, 2 Jahre alt, waren auf nasser und trockener Fahrbahn top, hatten aber bei Schnee und Matsch null Grip und drehten durch.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 75 sizes of the gForce Winter 2 and 90 of the Speed Grip 5, 55 of them made in both.
| Category | gForce Winter 2 | Speed Grip 5 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 75 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 90 sizes, 14 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 55 sizes 165/70 R14175/70 R14165/60 R15165/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15195/50 R16and 43 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B90%C10% | C76%B24% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D50%C48%B3% | C70%D18%B12% |
| EU label noise | 68-71 dB A80%B20% | 71-75 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 115 of 115 | 137 of 137 |
| On the market since | 2016 | 2021 |
| Replaced | - | Semperit Speed Grip 3 (2017) |
| Price in the shared tests | The gForce Winter 2 was the dearer tire in 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 12% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This is a classic “winter specialist vs winter all-rounder” matchup. The BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 (premium-touring winter) repeatedly shows a strong bias toward maximum snow grip, while the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 (high-performance winter) aims to deliver a more road-focused balance for the many winter days that are cold, wet and mostly cleared.
Across 9 shared professional tests (Auto Bild group tests, braking shootouts, and ADAC), the rankings swing depending on how heavily the scoring rewards snow vs. wet/dry road manners, running costs and efficiency. The data suggests meaningful, repeatable differences: BFGoodrich tends to dominate snow disciplines and often shows solid aquaplaning reserves, whereas Semperit more consistently wins on dry handling, rolling resistance, value, and (often) overall position when the test emphasizes everyday winter road use.
Conclusion
If your winter reality includes frequent snow-covered roads, steep hills, or rural driving where clearing is inconsistent, the BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 is the more confidence-inspiring choice. It wins snow braking in the majority of shared measurements (6 wins vs 2) and is repeatedly ahead in traction and snow slalom (4-0). The 2025 Auto Bild test is a good illustration of the trade-off: BFGoodrich gains clear snow advantages (e.g., snow traction 2608N vs 2436N; snow braking 27.3m vs 29.0m), plus strong comfort/noise results (7.3 points comfort; 66.3dB), but gives away wet/dry composure.
For drivers who spend most winter miles on wet, cold asphalt and want a more “normal tire” feel, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 is the smarter everyday pick. It is a consistent dry-handling winner (4-0), often edges wet braking/handling (e.g., 2025 Auto Bild wet braking 54.5m vs 56.3m), and it repeatedly delivers better ownership economics-strong value scores (4-0), low rolling resistance (commonly ~6-11% better in the listed tests), and very high mileage in key tests (e.g., 48,210km vs 41,330km in Auto Bild 2024). The practical takeaway: BFGoodrich is the “snow-first” safety tool; Semperit is the “live-with-it daily” winter tire that typically makes more sense for milder/urban winters and high annual mileage.
gForce Winter 2 vs Speed Grip 5: your questions
Is the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or the Semperit Speed Grip 5 the better tire?
In the 11 independent tests that ran both tires, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 finished ahead 6 times and the Speed Grip 5 4 times, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the gForce Winter 2 scores 8.3 and the Speed Grip 5 8.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the gForce Winter 2 or the Speed Grip 5?
The gForce Winter 2 led 15 of the 30 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 2% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Speed Grip 5 led 6 of the 10 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 0.9% higher speed on the dry handling course across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The gForce Winter 2 led 20 of the 25 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.9% shorter on snow across 10 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The gForce Winter 2 lasted 3.2% longer in the wear tests (5 tests); the Speed Grip 5 had 3.7% lower rolling resistance (5 tests). Owners rate wear 8.7/10 for the gForce Winter 2 and 9/10 for the Speed Grip 5.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The gForce Winter 2 was 0.8 dB quieter (5 tests). Owners rate comfort 9.2/10 for the gForce Winter 2 and 8.3/10 for the Speed Grip 5.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the gForce Winter 2 89% from 30 reviews and the Speed Grip 5 92% from 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the gForce Winter 2 was the dearer tire in 6 of them, by 12% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The gForce Winter 2 is made in 75 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Speed Grip 5 in 90 (14 to 21 inch). 55 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the gForce Winter 2 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Speed Grip 5 C and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Speed Grip 5 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2021, the gForce Winter 2 in 2016. The Speed Grip 5 replaced the Semperit Speed Grip 3.
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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.
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