BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Sava Eskimo Stud: 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 Sava Eskimo Stud appear in 2 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 dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 1 test.
How the Sava Eskimo Stud performs. It takes the win in wet, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Sava Eskimo Stud still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose BFGoodrich G Force Stud if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich G Force Stud | Sava Eskimo Stud |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | 91.3 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich G Force Stud
Sava Eskimo Stud
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich G Force Stud | Sava Eskimo Stud | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.0 for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.0 for the Sava Eskimo Stud.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.3 for the Sava Eskimo Stud.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.5 for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.0 for the Sava Eskimo Stud.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich G Force Stud or Sava Eskimo Stud?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Sava Eskimo Stud ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Eskimo Stud 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 Sava Eskimo Stud.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich G Force Stud appears in 1 independent tests, Sava Eskimo Stud in 1, 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 →