BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

22

Tests Completed

6th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

13th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 22 winter tests, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 delivers standout snow performance and aquaplaning resistance, with frequent top rankings in snow braking, traction, and handling, plus repeated wins or podiums in straight aquaplaning. Overall placements average 6.1/field, with several top-5 finishes and one overall win in 2017, indicating competitive all-round ability in winter-focused conditions. Comfort/noise and wear are often above average, and rolling resistance is usually mid-pack.

Key weaknesses recur in dry and wet braking/handling, where it often sits mid-to-lower tier versus class leaders, especially in dry braking. Price/value can be inconsistent, though not uniformly poor. The tire suits regions with frequent snow and standing water, but those prioritizing shortest dry/wet stopping distances may prefer alternatives.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Strong
• 1st place snow braking in 2022 Auto Bild (25.4 m)
• 1st place snow braking/traction/handling in 2021 Auto Bild Sportscars (30.7 m braking; 2975 N traction; 1st handling)
• 2nd place snow braking/traction/handling in 2023 Auto Bild (29.3 m; 2883 N; 60 km/h)
• 1st place snow braking in 2017 Auto Bild (25.9 m) and 4th in 2019/2020 shootouts (+0.8% to +1.2% from best)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
• Straight aquaplaning 1st/21 in 2017 Auto Bild (93.3 km/h)
• Straight aquaplaning 1st/20 in 2019 Auto Bild (78 km/h)
• Straight aquaplaning 2nd/15 in 2021 Sportscars (97.5 km/h, +3.9% from best)
• Top-5 straight aquaplaning in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Auto Bild (e.g., 4th/22 in 2022; 4th/22 in 2023; 4th/23 in 2024)
Noise/Comfort Moderate
• 1st place noise in 2021 Sportscars (72.4 dB)
• 1st place noise in 2020 Auto Bild Performance (69.7 dB)
• Top-4 noise in 2019 Auto Bild (69.6 dB, 4/21) and 2023 Auto Bild (71.7 dB, 4/22)
Wear/Abrasion Moderate
• 3rd/20 wear in 2020 Auto Bild Performance (44,280 km, +7.7% from best)
• 7th/20 wear in 2017 Auto Bild (38,625 km, +20.2% from best)
• 2nd/16 abrasion in 2023 ADAC (56 mg/km/t, +9.8% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking and Handling Strong
• Dry braking 17/22 (+27.7%) and dry handling 22/22 (+4.2%) in 2021 Auto Bild
• Dry braking 14/22 (+20.6%) in 2023 Auto Bild
• Dry braking 15/23 (+16.6%) and handling 16/23 (+5.2%) in 2024 Auto Bild
• Dry braking 19/21 (+21.4%) and handling 21/21 (+5.5%) in 2017 Auto Bild
Wet Braking and Handling Moderate
• Wet braking typically mid-pack: 11/22 (+12%) and wet handling 11/22 (+4.4%) in 2023 Auto Bild
• Wet braking 12/22 (+10.8%) in 2021 Auto Bild; 10/22 (+15.5%) in 2022 Auto Bild
• Wet braking 17/55 (+8.4%) in 2024 Autobild shootout; 18/23 (+10.8%) wet braking in 2024 full test
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate
• Rolling resistance often mid-to-worse: 18/22 (+29.5%) in 2021 Auto Bild
• 13/20 (+21.4%) in 2020 Auto Bild Performance
• 9/22 (+12.6%) in 2023 Auto Bild; 12/20 (+16.5%) in 2024 Auto Bild
Value/Pricing Minor
• Value 19/20 (+86.7% from best) and Price 18/20 (+56.8%) in 2022 Auto Bild
• Value mid-pack 10-14/20 in several Auto Bild years (2019-2024), indicating inconsistent value

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

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 ...