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BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

BFGoodrich Tires Premium Touring Winter

The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 is a winter touring tire that feels most at home in proper winter conditions, delivering standout traction and control on snow and reassuring resistance to aquaplaning. Drivers frequently describe it as confidence-inspiring and excellent value, with generally good refinement for the category. The trade-off is a more relaxed feel and reduced ultimate grip on drier roads, and independent tests also show it can lag the best in wet braking and wet handling.

8.9
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
85%
Wet Grip
89%
Road Feedback
79%
Handling
85%
Wear
87%
Comfort
92%
Buy again
94%
Snow Grip
94%
Ice Grip
88%
29 Reviews
88% Average
186,800 miles driven
24 Tests (avg: 7th)
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

Winter Mid-Range
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8.9 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 15 Jun 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Snow
96
1.5x / 42 tests
Comfort
82.9
0.32x / 12 tests
Wet
73.4
1.93x / 54 tests
Value
67.8
0.42x / 34 tests
Dry
56.9
1.13x / 21 tests
Ice
55
1.2x / 1 test
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
96.4
9 tests
Braking
78.4
49 tests
Handling
71.9
30 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 24
Publications: 6
Period: 2017 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 29
Avg Rating: 88.1%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.36
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 12/22 16 metrics
2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 11/52 2 metrics
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 9/23 15 metrics
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 13/55 2 metrics
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 4/22 15 metrics
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 8/16 12 metrics
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 5/54 2 metrics
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 9/22 16 metrics
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 6/57 2 metrics
2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 5/15 0 metrics
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2021 245/40 R18 8/14 14 metrics
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 11/22 15 metrics
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2021 195/55 R16 4/10 12 metrics
2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test ADAC 2021 195/65 R15 5/16 0 metrics
2021 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 7/49 2 metrics
The Best Winter Tires for 2020 Tire Reviews 2020 205/55 R16 4/19 0 metrics
2020 ACE Winter Tire Test ACE 2020 225/50 R17 2/9 0 metrics
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 4/21 12 metrics
2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 7/49 2 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 7/21 12 metrics
2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 7/47 2 metrics
2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 1/45 0 metrics
2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 6/21 11 metrics
2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/65 R16 ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 2/16 0 metrics
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Latest Tire Test Results
2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18 • 2025
12th/22
The BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2 establishes itself as an absolute snow king with outstanding performance on snow-covered surfaces across all disciplines. As one of Michelin's secondary brands, it achieves the shortest braking distance on snow in the entire test and delivers exceptional traction and grip when temperatures plunge. However, this intense focus on winter performance creates a notably unbalanced tire. It struggles on both wet and dry roads, with the dry performance being particularly compromised—handling feels spongy and imprecise, while braking distances are extended. The tire essentially sacrifices three-season capability for maximum winter competence. At approximately €510 per set, it's reasonably priced for a specialized product. This tire is specifically suited for drivers in harsh winter climates with consistent snow cover who primarily drive during winter months and are willing to sacrifice dry and wet performance for ultimate snow confidence and safety.
2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!
225/40 R18 • 2025
11th/52
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2024
9th/23
Top performance on snow and, good safety reserves in aquaplaning, quiet rolling noise.
Slightly extended wet braking distance.
The BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2 excels in winter conditions, offering top performance on snow. It also provides good protection against aquaplaning and offers a quiet ride. Its main drawback is a slightly longer braking distance in wet conditions. This tire seems well-suited for areas with harsh winters but may be less ideal for regions with frequent wet conditions.
View Test Results
Size Fuel Wet Noise
14 inch
185/70R14 88 T D C 69
175/65R14 82 T D C 69
165/70R14 81 T D C 69
185/60R14 82 T D C 69
15 inch
185/65R15 92 T XL C B 69
195/65R15 91 T D B 69
195/55R15 85 H D B 69
195/65R15 91 H D B 69
195/65R15 95 T XL C B 69
185/65R15 88 T D B 68
16 inch
205/60R16 92 H D B 69
215/60R16 95 H C B 69
205/55R16 91 T D B 69
205/55R16 94 V XL D B 68
215/60R16 99 H XL B B 69
205/55R16 91 H D B 69
205/60R16 96 H XL C B 69
205/55R16 94 H XL D B 69
205/60R16 92 T D B 69
17 inch
215/45R17 91 V XL D B 69
225/50R17 98 H XL C B 69
225/45R17 94 V XL C B 69
215/45R17 91 H XL D B 69
205/50R17 93 V XL D B 69
215/55R17 94 H C B 69
225/45R17 94 H XL C B 69
225/50R17 94 H C B 69
205/50R17 93 H XL D B 69
225/50R17 98 V XL C B 69
215/55R17 98 V XL C B 69
225/45R17 91 H D B 69
215/45R17 91 V XL D B 69
215/55R17 98 H XL C B 69
18 inch
225/40R18 92 V XL D B 69
245/45R18 100 V XL D B 69
245/40R18 97 V XL C B 69
225/40R18 92 W XL D B 69
19 inch
235/35R19 91 W XL D B 70
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Review Summary

Based on 24 user reviews

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.

Strengths
  • Excellent snow traction
  • Strong ice grip for a studless winter tire
  • Very good wet grip and aquaplaning resistance
  • Great price-to-performance/value
  • Stable
  • Forgiving winter handling and confidence in harsh conditions
  • Generally good comfort and low noise for the category
  • Low fuel consumption reported by some drivers
Areas for Improvement
  • 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)

Top 3 BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 Reviews

Given 93% while driving a Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 9,000 average miles
One day, I had to turn off the main road and found myself on an incredibly slippery, icy path. It was so slick that even winter boots couldn’t grip the ice properly. This happened on a steep uphill section of a mountain road. When traffic came to a stop, I got out of the car and realized just how dangerously slippery the icy forest road was—completely untreated, with no salt or sand. That was also the moment I truly understood how good these tires are.
Helpful 962
January 16, 2025
Given 74% while driving a Opel Vectra C 1.9CDTi 150bhp (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
These tires are simply on another level on snow and ice, can't recommend them enough.

On dry, they are decent for a snow tire, but could be better. The water evacuation is amazing.

Amazing tire overall for its price and wear.
Helpful 320
October 9, 2025
Given 88% while driving a SEAT 1.4 TSI (195/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
Very good tires and the wear is ok - around 12000 km into 3 seasons. Grip is ok in wet and snow conditions, normal on dry. Definitely will buy again for overall behaviour and price.
Helpful 1049
October 14, 2022

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Latest BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 100% while driving a (225/45 R18) on for 18,000 miles
Perfect winter tires with very low wear. Perfect on snow and ice. Perfect on summer as well
Helpful 32
April 25, 2026
Given 82% while driving a Opel Astra J Sports Tourer (215/60 R16) on mostly town for 14,000 average miles
I bought these tires in 2019 two and I am very happy with them now I will buy them again also 2 all recommendations
Helpful 816
September 18, 2023
Given 98% while driving a BMW 535i Mperformance (245/45 R18) on mostly town for 6,000 average miles
Very good tires. Grips on heavy snow very good. Wears off very low
Helpful 841
April 15, 2023
Given 80% while driving a Opel Astra J 1.7 CDTI (215/60 R16) on mostly town for 10,000 average miles
best buy..
Helpful 1025
September 21, 2022
Given 73% while driving a Opel Astra K 1.0T 77kw (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 13,000 spirited miles
These BFGs are good in snow but they are lacking in dry. Not happy with the wear as after many spirited miles thread started to come apart but thread depth was still ok. Very good tire for average driving style but they really suffer in wear for sporty drivers
Helpful 1002
September 18, 2022
Given 86% while driving a BMW X1 X Drive (225/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 17,000 average miles
Dry grip average Wet grip - pretty good Snow grip: excellent Ice grip: excellent Wear: excellent Comfort: very good Noise: quiet - know 69 dB
Helpful 992
May 10, 2022
Given 69% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 7.5 1.0 TSI (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 3,200 average miles
I live in the south of Sweden and was debating between European and Nordic winter tires. Bought this set of winter 2 tires and I think it’s a good sensible priced tire. Only main negative concern I have is the lack of on center steering feedback and the reduced on center response which seems higher than other winter tires. The dry grip isn’t super but enough for normal driving and the balanced is more underwater then when on my summer tire setup. Wet handling and especially aquaplaning is good. In the snow it’s one of the better winter tires I have driven. The grip is good both lateral and longitudinal. It never snaps on you in either under or oversteer and has a very forgiving character. The ice performance is acceptable for a European winter tire. Overall I would recommend it as a more budget oriented winter tire for sure.
Helpful 856
November 9, 2021
Volkswagen Golf MK5 GT 170 (205/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
First winter with these tires in 600-1000metres above the sea level region with rainy,slushy and snowy winters and everyday drive to work , around 140km to work and back exceptional performance in wet and slushy roads, the snow performance is good but you actually don't have any feel with the road (Electric Power Steering) still talking about a FWD car with pretty much Nm and heavy engine infront of the wheels which create really annoying understeer, the ice perfomance is good enough so the ESP can handle almost every situation, on a dry road above 12 degrees celsius the tire tend to roll in the curve and have the feeling the it's loosing grip but the ESP compensate on that one, the tires also create a symphony at high speeds on the wet also hit a couple of fallen rocks on the road so in my opinion the sidewall is pretty strong on these.
Helpful 1022
October 13, 2021
Given 92% while driving a Volkswagen (B8) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT (215/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 4,000 easy going miles
Very good tire and very good price.I have these tires on 2 cars: passat b8 215 60 16 and ford focus 2 205 50 17 and they are very good in snow.I managed to go through very deep snow in my FWD car and there were no problems at all.Snow grip is phenomenal.The handling is not the greatest because they are very soft in order to grip in snow/ice.The price was very good and i am very satisfied with them.I have these tires for 3 years and they still perform great.If you want a good snow tire at a good price go with this product.It destroys some premium brand like continental,etc in snow grip.
Helpful 1254
March 17, 2021
Given 99% while driving a Toyota Yaris (175/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 13,500 easy going miles
best tires ever
Helpful 976
April 12, 2020
Given 98% while driving a Honda Accord CTDi (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
Just the perfect tires for the price. Never had any better price for performance tires.
Helpful 1015
September 23, 2019
Given 90% while driving a BMW 325 coupe (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Wow... Surprised to be honest.
Bought these tires because I found them for a great price (210 euro fitted for a set of 4).
Broke them in by driving around town, shorter journeys up to 50km.
After about 400km, I embarked on a 1000+km journey across Slovakia, Austria and Germany. Weather was shit, everything from snow, rain to wind and ice.
The tires handled the cold, wet and snowy conditions very well. Bombing down the autobahn at 210 km/h in the rain felt really stable.
Road them a bit on dry roads since then and what can I say. You feel that these are winter tires designed for wet and snowy conditions. By no means are they bad in the dry, just don't expect them behave like the Pilot Sports 4s.
I would definately buy again, for the price they are unbeatable.
Helpful 932
December 17, 2018
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