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BFGoodrich gForce Winter

BFGoodrich Tires High Performance Winter

The BFGoodrich gForce Winter is a High Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

6.9
Tire Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
85%
Wet Grip
81%
Road Feedback
77%
Handling
78%
Wear
83%
Comfort
84%
Buy again
83%
Snow Grip
100%
Ice Grip
85%
20 Reviews
84% Average
207,800 miles driven
10 Tests (avg: 16th)
BFGoodrich gForce Winter

BFGoodrich gForce Winter

Winter Mid-Range
BETA
6.9 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited 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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Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 10
Publications: 2
Period: 2012 - 2016
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 20
Avg Rating: 83.9%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.06
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
2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 19/20 0 metrics
2016 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 20/43 0 metrics
2016 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/45 R17 ADAC 2016 225/45 R17 13/13 0 metrics
2015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2015 205/55 R16 11/19 0 metrics
2015 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2015 185/60 R14 20/51 0 metrics
2014 50 Winter Tire Braking Overview Auto Bild 2014 225/50 R17 21/48 0 metrics
2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Shootout Auto Bild 2013 195/65 R15 12/15 0 metrics
2013 Winter Tire Overview - Braking Auto Bild 2013 195/65 R15 11/50 0 metrics
2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2012 205/55 R16 18/43 0 metrics
2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2012 205/55 R16 18/43 0 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
10
Tests
16th
Average
11th
Best
21st
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2016
19th/20
Very good fuel economy
Average aquaplaning resistance, poor wet handling, long wet and dry braking
2016 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/45 R17
225/45 R17 • 2016
13th/13
Top grade in wear, good on snow and ice, low fuel consumption
Weak in the wet
2016 Winter Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16 • 2016
20th/43
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Top 3 BFGoodrich gForce Winter Reviews

Given 97% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
First season on them, they are absolutely amazing. I believe that this is the best investment ever - great value for money. Phenomenal grip in snow and ice, an absolutely amazing winter tire, ive been driving them on steep roads in snowy conditions with ease, ive had many other tires previously - some of which were more expensive i find that these tires even outperform some high end brands in proper winter conditions.
Helpful 923
April 10, 2022
Given 89% while driving a Vauxhall Corsa (155/80 R13) on mostly country roads for 3,000 average miles
First time i have purchased BFG's, i believe that these winter tires are the best in their category. Ive been driving them up and down hills in snow and sometimes ice with no problem what so ever. Grip is fantastic taking into consideration i have no traction control on my vehicle. The only downside that i can think of is that if you drive them on temperatures above 6 degrees celsius they make the rife wobbly however this is expected as these are winter tires that are intended for snowy conditions in temperatures below freezing.
Helpful 901
April 9, 2022
Given 71% while driving a Subaru Impreza GX AWD (205/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Had them for one winter as I've sold the car with them (05 Impreza 2.0i). Tested on a winter track day, street fun during snow storm and dry roads.
Overall the tire is confortable above everything, it has very soft sidewall, grips very well in wet, snow, slush and ok on dry, but could not call it good. Actually, grip was ok, had to pull the handbrake to initiate slides on snow, but on dry it was too soft and would not send much feedback. Braking was ok, so I think it has to do with the soft sides that handling was not that good.
So, if you take it easy on the corners if dry, this is the perfect tire. Same confort and snow/wet grip as premium tires, but on a budget.
Helpful 985
November 8, 2018

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Given 69% while driving a Fiat Bravo (205/55 R16 H) on mostly motorways for 60,000 easy going miles
After 60k miles, they seem to have another 60k ahead. Fantastic - the more that half of those were summer miles (I didn't change tires last year). All other parameters are average but they have the lowest cost/mile ratio around, hands down.
Helpful 964
April 25, 2018
Given 91% while driving a Toyota Prius (215/45 R17 T) on a combination of roads for 200 easy going miles
I just drove over 300 km in full snow and -8 degrees; very good grips in snow and spectacular performance in flaccidity. I had some emotions regarding an uphill but everything was perfect. I recommend the acquisition for any type of car.
Helpful 617
January 18, 2016
Given 91% while driving a Toyota Prius (215/45 R17 H) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Very good tires, very quiet and good feedback in the snow.
Helpful 629
January 14, 2016
Given 60% while driving a Renault Clio II 1.2 16v (185/55 R15) on mostly town for 25,000 easy going miles
After 4,5 years of gentle town usage (no hard breaking) and minor car crash,tires went totally deformed and unusable so I wont buy them again for sure.All in all not bad tires but too expensive here and wears fast.
Helpful 629
March 31, 2014
Given 99% while driving a SEAT Cordoba Vario TDI Estate (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 6,000 spirited miles
Very good tire would recommend, using 195x50x15 on SEAT Cordoba TDI Estate. Excellent grip in cold and wet weather. The tread does not look like a traditional snow tread, just like any other modern tread pattern. Tires feel safe at all times, and gives you more confidence on early morning cold and wet commuting. My 40 mile commute to work is mainly on rural fast roads fairly fast driving and have not let loose once. Displace water extremely well, almost no aqua planing through standing water. Already done about 6k on them no signs of visible wear, even on the shoulders of the front tires. Would definately buy again. No snow this year yet, so no comments yet about grip in snow.
Helpful 621
February 16, 2014
Given 93% while driving a Ford Focus Zetec (195/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Best winter tire i've bought. Excellent grip in all conditions. Handles everything the scottish highlands weather and road conditions can throw at it!
Helpful 553
October 31, 2013
Given 84% while driving a Honda Accord (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Great winter tire. Used last 2 seasons - great performance on snow, good on ice!
Helpful 594
October 21, 2013
Given 63% while driving a Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI (235/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
They have a good grip on the road but they are noisy and after one season they deteriorated.
Helpful 603
May 31, 2013
Given 93% while driving a BMW (205/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Good tires, on my rear wheel drive BMW E46 320d, no signs of wear, good grip in both dry and wet, and made the difference in the snow from being stranded to being able to stay mobile. As my 100 mile daily trip to work and back is done early in the morning and late in the evening I felt safer in the low to freezing temperatures knowing that the tires are designed to operate below 7C. Will buy again in a few years, as having to sets of rims means easy change over for me and tires last longer.
Helpful 647
February 27, 2012
Given 96% while driving a Fiat Tipo (175/65 R14) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
past 15 days had extreme weather, snow, rain, ice everything you imagine. perfect tire.
Helpful 626
February 9, 2012
Given 84% while driving a Ford Mondeo (185/65 R14 H) on mostly town for 15,000 average miles
I had these on my old Mondeo MK1. Best winter tires I've ever owned!
There was no situation that my car couldn't handle, no matter if it was city or mountain snow!
I'll be sure to buy them again for my Mondeo MK3!
Helpful 563
May 14, 2011
Given 92% while driving a Audi A4 (185/65 R14) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
hi
my dad got these for his audi. best winter tire i ever drove in my life. even when the tenp goes downt to -25 or -30 its still perfect. perfect on snow very good on ice.
defo gona buy same ones for my car
Helpful 559
December 9, 2010
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