BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 and Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 appear in 20 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 gForce Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 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 gForce Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 5.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 6.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | Avg rank 7.3 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | No data | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 22 | Avg rank 5.5 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.6 1 | No data | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 12.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 7.3 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Bridgestone Blizzak LM001?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks better than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →