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    BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    2026 test data · 7 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2: 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 appear in 7 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 performs. It takes the win in ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 if

    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich G Force StudGoodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used16
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.95.4
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score92.790.8

    Tire Lab Score

    92.7
    Excellent · Winter
    90.8
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich G Force StudGoodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.3
    222
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.9
    11
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 6.4
    12
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.5
    Avg rank 4.6
    212
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 6.4
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 1.3
    21
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.9 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    ❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 6.5 for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich G Force Stud or Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich G Force Stud appears in 1 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 in 6, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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