“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...”
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
A winter tire with standout ability in proper winter conditions: exceptional on snow and very resistant to aquaplaning, while trading away some wet-braking and crispness on clear, milder tarmac. Strong value for money for drivers who regularly see real winter weather.
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
- 30owner reviews
- 215,300miles driven
- 26professional tests
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View Test ResultsTested 26 times by independent publications, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 7th.
Finishing position in each test
2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test P11 of 20
The BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 finishes 11th with a 'good' verdict. It is one of the better tires on snow, but imprecise dry handling cost it a safety penalty and a place in the top ten.
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19 | P11 / 20 | gut (Good) |
| 2026 | 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19 | P10 / 50 | |
| 2025 | 2025 Autobild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18 | P12 / 20 | gut (Good) |
| 2025 | 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 | P11 / 51 | |
| 2024 | 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P9 / 20 | |
| 2024 | 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P13 / 55 | |
| 2023 | 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18 | P4 / 20 | |
| 2023 | 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire TestADAC · 205/60 R16 | P8 / 16 | |
| 2023 | 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18 | P5 / 54 | |
| 2022 | 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 215/55 R17 | P9 / 20 | |
| 2022 | 2022 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17 | P6 / 56 | |
| 2022 | 2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15 | P5 / 15 | |
| 2021 | 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18 | P8 / 13 | |
| 2021 | 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P11 / 20 | |
| 2021 | 2021 AMS Winter Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16 | P4 / 10 | |
| 2021 | 2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 195/65 R15 | P5 / 16 | |
| 2021 | 2021 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P7 / 50 | |
| 2020 | The Best Winter Tires for 2020Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 | P4 / 19 | Tested by Tire Reviews |
| 2020 | 2020 ACE Winter Tire TestACE · 225/50 R17 | P2 / 9 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18 | P4 / 20 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18 | P7 / 51 | |
| 2019 | 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17 | P7 / 20 | |
| 2019 | 2019 Winter Tire Test Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R17 | P7 / 53 | |
| 2017 | 2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot OutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17 | P1 / 50 | |
| 2017 | 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17 | P6 / 20 | |
| 2017 | 2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/65 R16ADAC · 215/65 R16 | P2 / 16 |
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View TestIn 245/45 R19, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 is projected to cost €27.14 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €678 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.
Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllSize Range75 sizes available
155-275Width35-70Profile14-20Rim75-113 T-WLoad/
EU LabelAcross 75 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
Wet
Noise
68-71dB A/B
3PMSF on every size
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BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 Owner Reviews
Review this tireWhat owners say summarised from 24 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.
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Owner ratings averaged from 30 ratings
- Owner score 88%
- Snow Grip 95%
- Comfort 92%
- Wet Grip 90%
- Ice Grip 88%
- Wear 87%
- Dry Grip 85%
- Handling 85%
- Road Feedback 79%
Featured reviews
“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...”
“I'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...”
All 25 BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 reviews
- Dacia Duster 4x4
- 215/65 R16
- 28,500 miles
I'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).
- 225/45 R18
- 18,000 miles
- Opel Vectra C 1.9CDTi 150bhp
- 225/45 R17
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
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.
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