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    BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests

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    BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Continental WinterContact TS 870: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud and Continental WinterContact TS 870 appear in 13 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the BFGoodrich G Force Stud performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Continental WinterContact TS 870 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Continental WinterContact TS 870 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose BFGoodrich G Force Stud if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Continental WinterContact TS 870 if

    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich G Force StudContinental WinterContact TS 870
    SegmentStudded WinterTouring Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used112
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.95.0
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score92.791.6

    Tire Lab Score

    92.7
    Excellent · Winter
    91.6
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich G Force StudContinental WinterContact TS 870Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.5
    137
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.1
    45
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.0
    647
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.5
    Avg rank 3.9
    4
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 6.1
    23
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 6.0
    1
    Continental WinterContact TS 870
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 8.7
    Continental WinterContact TS 870

    💧 Wet: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.1 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    ❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.0 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 6.5 for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.1 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Continental WinterContact TS 870

    The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich G Force Stud or Continental WinterContact TS 870?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud ranks higher on average than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud ranks better than the Continental WinterContact TS 870.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich G Force Stud appears in 1 independent tests, Continental WinterContact TS 870 in 12.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →