BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 89% · 30
- TR Score
- 7.8/10
- Owners say
- 76% · 7
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 finished ahead 5 times and the WinterExpert 3 times, with one level. The gForce Winter 2 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 4.2% higher speed; the WinterExpert had 9.7% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 if you drive in consistently snowy/harsh winter conditions and want maximum snow grip and strong aquaplaning safety margins. Choose the Uniroyal WinterExpert if your winter is more wet-and-cold than snow-heavy and you want better wet braking plus lower rolling resistance, better value, and typically stronger mileage.
Where the gForce Winter 2 is stronger
- Class-leading snow performance: snow braking wins 8/9 and strong traction advantages (e.g., 2608N vs 2417N in Auto Bild 2025)
- Very strong aquaplaning resistance, especially straight aquaplaning (wins 5/5 across the shared data)
- Generally quieter/comfort-leaning results in the Auto Bild sets (noise wins 5/5; comfort edge noted in 2025: 7.3 vs 6.7)
Where the WinterExpert is stronger
- Consistently better wet braking overall (wins 7/9; e.g., 53.3m vs 56.3m in Auto Bild 2025, and 34.1m vs 36.0m in the 52-set braking test)
- Lower rolling resistance and better efficiency focus (wins 4/4; e.g., 7.64 vs 8.48 kg/t in Auto Bild 2024; 8.09 vs 8.72 kg/t in Auto Bild 2025)
- Stronger value proposition in the Auto Bild datasets (wins 4/4 on value; typically lower €/set in context)
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 WinterExpert at a glance
| Category | gForce Winter 2 | Gap | WinterExpert |
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| Shared tests won9 shared tests | 5 | 1 level | 3 |
| Dry9 measurements | 6 | The gForce Winter 2 stopped 2% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 3 |
| Wet28 measurements | 15 | The gForce Winter 2 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 4.2% higher speed (5 tests) | 13 |
| Snow22 measurements | 19 | The gForce Winter 2 stopped 2.8% shorter on snow (9 tests) | 2 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | Level between the two. | 0 |
| Comfort6 measurements | 6 | The gForce Winter 2 was 0.5 dB quieter (5 tests) | 0 |
| Value11 measurements | 3 | The WinterExpert had 9.7% lower rolling resistance (4 tests) | 8 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.3/10 | The gForce Winter 2 by 0.5 | 7.8/10 |
| Owner rating30 and 7 reviews | 89% | The gForce Winter 2 by 13 points | 76% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 100% | The gForce Winter 2 by 29 points | 71% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | +14.3% | The gForce Winter 2 was dearer in 5 of 5 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 75 | 62 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 9 tests, 2022 to 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 | gForce Winter 2 | Field | WinterExpert |
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| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P12 of 20 | P8 of 20 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P11 of 51 | P5 of 51 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P9 of 20 | P9 of 20 | |
| 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test | P13 of 55 | P7 of 55 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P4 of 20 | P12 of 20 | |
| 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test | P8 of 16 | P14 of 16 | |
| 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test | P5 of 54 | P11 of 54 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P9 of 20 | P19 of 20 | |
| 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview | P6 of 56 | P17 of 56 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 9 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
gForce Winter 2
WinterExpert
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. The scale stops at 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
gForce Winter 2
WinterExpert
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
WinterExpert
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the gForce Winter 2 89% from 30 reviews and the WinterExpert 76% from 7. 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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| 12.71 | 1.6% | 12.51 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 52.3 | 4.2% | 50.2 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.5 | 6.9% | 9.1 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36.2 | 1.1% | 35.7 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.26 | 0.5 dB | 70.8 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 25,011 | 0.5% | 25,064 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.48 | 9.7% | 7.66 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 WinterExpert 7.8 out of 10.
| gForce Winter 2 | Category | WinterExpert | ||
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| 38 | Dry | 35 | ||
| 78 | Wet | 70 | ||
| 62 | Comfort | 40 | ||
| 49 | Value | 69 | ||
| 92 | Snow | 65 | ||
| 15 | Ice | 19 | ||
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 | WinterExpert | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.9 | Road Feedback | 7.3 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 7.4 | ||
| 8.7 | Wear | 7.8 | ||
| 9.2 | Comfort | 7.4 | ||
| 9.5 | Snow Grip | 7.2 | ||
| 8.8 | Ice Grip | 6 | ||
Owners rate the gForce Winter 2 89% from 30 reviews and the WinterExpert 76% from 7. 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).
Uniroyal WinterExpert
- 76%from 7 reviews
- 71%would buy again
- 59,000 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally report the Uniroyal WinterExpert performs strongly in wet conditions, with confident rain performance and good grip on wet and dry roads. Snow capability is usually described as good, though one reviewer felt it lagged behind a previous winter tire on snow/ice and questioned value for money. A recurring downside is higher noise typical of winter tires, while fuel economy and predictable, responsive handling are noted positives.
- strong wet grip and rain performance (hydroplaning resistance)
- good overall grip on dry and wet roads
- capable winter performance for normal/calm driving (including snow)
- predictable/controlled handling and responsive steering feel
- tends to be noisier than expected, especially at low-speed maneuvers
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 7 WinterExpert reviewsTires that I had before was Hankook winter I-cept 2 much beter tires than this uniroyal when it comes to snow and ice driving, driving comfort are about the same, driving on wet roads uniroyal is realy good, beter than hankook, handling is ok and noise level beter than advertised. overall I will not spend that kind of money on uniroyal anymore.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 75 sizes of the gForce Winter 2 and 90 of the WinterExpert, 62 of them made in both.
| Category | gForce Winter 2 | WinterExpert |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 75 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 90 sizes, 13 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 62 sizes 155/65 R14165/65 R14165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14185/70 R14165/65 R15175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15and 50 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B90%C10% | C79%B21% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D50%C48%B3% | C64%D30%B6% |
| EU label noise | 68-71 dB A80%B20% | 71-73 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 115 of 115 | 121 of 121 |
| On the market since | 2016 | 2021 |
| Price in the shared tests | The gForce Winter 2 was the dearer tire in 5 of the 5 tests that listed prices, by 14.3% 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 repeatedly shows a strong bias toward deep-winter ability (especially snow), while the Uniroyal WinterExpert is built around balanced road manners and low running costs-particularly rolling resistance and value.
Conclusion
Across the nine shared tests, the BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 is the more convincing choice when winter means real snow. It dominates snow metrics almost universally (8/9 wins in snow braking and 4/5 wins in snow traction), and it also tends to deliver stronger aquaplaning safety margins-especially in straight-line aquaplaning where it wins every recorded comparison (e.g., 77.3 vs 75.0 km/h in Auto Bild 2025; 94.6 vs 91.0 km/h in Auto Bild 2023). If you regularly face unploughed roads, steep hills, or frequent snowpack, the BFGoodrich's extra bite and control are meaningful, not marginal.
gForce Winter 2 vs WinterExpert: your questions
Is the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or the Uniroyal WinterExpert the better tire?
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 finished ahead 5 times and the WinterExpert 3 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 WinterExpert 7.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the gForce Winter 2 or the WinterExpert?
The gForce Winter 2 led 15 of the 28 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 4.2% higher speed across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The gForce Winter 2 led 6 of the 9 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The gForce Winter 2 led 19 of the 22 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.8% shorter on snow across 9 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The WinterExpert lasted 0.5% longer in the wear tests (5 tests) and had 9.7% lower rolling resistance (4 tests). Owners rate wear 8.7/10 for the gForce Winter 2 and 7.8/10 for the WinterExpert.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The gForce Winter 2 was 0.5 dB quieter (5 tests). Owners rate comfort 9.2/10 for the gForce Winter 2 and 7.4/10 for the WinterExpert.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the gForce Winter 2 89% from 30 reviews and the WinterExpert 76% from 7. 100% of gForce Winter 2 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the WinterExpert.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the gForce Winter 2 was the dearer tire in 5 of them, by 14.3% 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 WinterExpert in 90 (13 to 20 inch). 62 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 WinterExpert C and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The WinterExpert is the newer design: it reached the market in 2021, 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
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