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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.

The quick answer

Owners say 88% from 30 owner reviews 100% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 7th average finish across 26 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P11 of 20 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Snow, Wet Dry, Ice Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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

Tire Reviews Score

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

8.3/10

Better than 73% of winter tires

  • High Confidence
  • 20 tests
  • 30 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests20 tests · 4 publications · 2017-2026 75% 88%
Owner reviews30 owner reviews · rated 88% 60% 12%
Combined 73% 8.3

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 78% 30% 20
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 92% 23% 20
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 15% 18% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 38% 17% 12
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 49% 6% 12
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 62% 5% 12

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 95% 10
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 83% 20
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 53% 11

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 92% of the test figure. The other 8% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P11 / 20
  2. 2026 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P10 / 50
  3. 2025 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P12 / 20
  4. 2025 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P11 / 51
  5. 2024 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P9 / 20
  6. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P13 / 55
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  1. 2023 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P4 / 20
  2. 2023 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test ADAC · 205/60 R16 P8 / 16
  3. 2023 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P5 / 54
  4. 2022 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P9 / 20
  5. 2022 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P6 / 56
  6. 2022 2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P5 / 15 Placing only
  7. 2021 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18 P8 / 13
  8. 2021 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P11 / 20
  9. 2021 2021 AMS Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16 P4 / 10
  10. 2021 2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 195/65 R15 P5 / 16 Placing only
  11. 2021 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P7 / 50
  12. 2020 The Best Winter Tires for 2020 Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P4 / 19 Placing only
  13. 2020 2020 ACE Winter Tire Test ACE · 225/50 R17 P2 / 9 Placing only
  14. 2020 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P4 / 20
  15. 2020 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P7 / 51
  16. 2019 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P7 / 20
  17. 2019 2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P7 / 53
  18. 2017 2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P1 / 50 Placing only
  19. 2017 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P6 / 20
  20. 2017 2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/65 R16 ADAC · 215/65 R16 P2 / 16 Placing only

Tested 26 times by independent publications, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 7th.

26 Tests
1 Test Wins
7th Average
1st Best
13th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20172026

Finishing position in each test

The latest 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.

Strong: Snow Traction Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Every independent test of the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P11 / 20gut (Good)
20262026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P10 / 50
20252025 Autobild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P12 / 20gut (Good)
20252025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18P11 / 51
20242024 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P9 / 20
20242024 Winter 55 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P13 / 55
20232023 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P4 / 20
20232023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire TestADAC · 205/60 R16P8 / 16
20232023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P5 / 54
20222022 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P9 / 20
20222022 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P6 / 56
20222022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P5 / 15
20212021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18P8 / 13
20212021 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P11 / 20
20212021 AMS Winter Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16P4 / 10
20212021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 195/65 R15P5 / 16
20212021 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P7 / 50
2020The Best Winter Tires for 2020Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16P4 / 19Tested by Tire Reviews
20202020 ACE Winter Tire TestACE · 225/50 R17P2 / 9
20202020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P4 / 20
20202020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P7 / 51
20192019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P7 / 20
20192019 Winter Tire Test Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P7 / 53
20172017 50 Winter Tire Shoot OutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P1 / 50
20172017 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P6 / 20
20172017 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/65 R16ADAC · 215/65 R16P2 / 16

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Running Costs
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In 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.

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2€27.14
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range75 sizes available

155-275Width35-70Profile14-20Rim75-113 T-WLoad/Speed Index2016First On Market

EU LabelAcross 75 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-71dB A/B

3PMSF on every size

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 in the wet?
Across the 20 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 stops 4.3% longer than premium rivals, 0.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 4.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 78/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the wet from 30 reviews.
How good is the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 in the dry?
Across the 12 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 stops 1.6% longer than premium rivals, 0.2% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 38/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the dry from 30 reviews.
How good is the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 in the snow?
Across the 20 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 stops 2.3% shorter than premium rivals, 3.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 17.6% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 10 snow-traction tests, it is 2.1% better than premium rivals, 5.8% better than mid-range rivals and 63.6% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 92/100, and owners rate it 9.5/10 in the snow from 30 reviews.
How good is the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 stops 6.1% longer than premium rivals, 2.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 15/100, and owners rate it 8.8/10 on ice from 30 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2?
Across the 11 tests measuring rolling resistance, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2's rolling resistance is 3.6% higher than premium rivals, 0.5% higher than mid-range rivals and 1.1% higher than budget rivals.
More questions about the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 (11)
How many miles does the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 is expected to last around 23,927 miles (38,507 km).
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2?
Across 30 owner ratings the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 averages 88%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 9.5 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 7.9. 8 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 95% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 cost to run?
In 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. The cheapest to run in that test is the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4, at €26.23.
What is the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2?
Owners rate the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 9.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 25 reviews.
How well do the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 8.7 out of 10 for wear across 25 reviews. 8 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,500 miles.
Would owners buy the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 again?
100% of owners say they would buy the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 again, based on the 26 owner reviews that answered the question. 69% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2's snow traction?
Of the 23 owner reviews analyzed for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2, 18 mention snow traction: 17 praise it (strong snow traction) and 1 criticise it (weak snow traction). One owner wrote: "The snow grip was very good for 4 winters". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2's ice grip?
Of the 23 owner reviews analyzed for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2, 11 mention ice grip: 9 praise it (grips on ice) and 2 criticise it (slides on ice). Read those reviews
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2's wet grip?
Of the 23 owner reviews analyzed for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2, 11 mention wet grip: 11 praise it (confident wet grip) and 0 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "exceptional performance in wet and slushy roads". Read those reviews
What sizes does the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 come in?
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 is available in 115 sizes, ranging from 155-275/35-70 R14-20.
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BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 Owner Reviews

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What 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.

What owners mention most counted across 23 reviews

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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

Most helpful 93%

“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...”

  • Volkswagen Golf Mk6
  • 9,000 miles
Read full review → 1,024 found this helpful
Most critical 69%

“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...”

  • Volkswagen Golf 7.5 1.0 TSI
  • 3,200 miles
Read full review → 938 found this helpful
Longest term 91%

“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...”

  • Dacia Duster 4x4
  • 28,500 miles
Read full review → 11 found this helpful

All 25 BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 reviews

Score spread across 22 written reviews
91%
Member
Initial Impressions

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).

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 11
100%
Member
Initial Impressions
  • 225/45 R18
  • 18,000 miles
Perfect winter tires with very low wear. Perfect on snow and ice. Perfect on summer as well
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 85
74%
Member
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 390

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93%
Member
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 1,024
82%
Member
I bought these tires in 2019 two and I am very happy with them now I will buy them again also 2 all recommendations
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 872
98%
Member
Very good tires. Grips on heavy snow very good. Wears off very low
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 908
88%
Member
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 behavior and price.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 1,107
80%
Member
best buy..
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 1,074
73%
Member
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
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 1,068
86%
Member
Dry grip average Wet grip - pretty good Snow grip: excellent Ice grip: excellent Wear: excellent Comfort: very good Noise: quiet - know 69 dB
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 1,059
69%
Member
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 938
Member
First winter with these tires in 600-1000meters 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.
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