BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV

    2026 test data · 2 independent tests

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    BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV: 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 SUV appear in 2 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.

    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 SUV still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich G Force StudGoodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used11
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank3.94.5
    Latest test2021
    Tire Lab Score92.790.4

    Tire Lab Score

    92.7
    Excellent · Winter
    90.4
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich G Force StudGoodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.5
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 6.0
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 3.7
    1
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.5
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV

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

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.

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

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.

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

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.

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

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.5 for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.

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

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.

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

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, 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 SUV?

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

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV ranks better than the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich G Force Stud appears in 1 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV in 1.

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