BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3: 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 Firestone Winterhawk 3 appear in 22 tests, 3 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 gForce Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Firestone Winterhawk 3 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Winterhawk 3 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Firestone Winterhawk 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 15.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 85.9 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Firestone Winterhawk 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Firestone Winterhawk 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 22.0 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 13.0 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | Avg rank 13.6 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | No data | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 22 | Avg rank 11.0 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 10.5 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Firestone Winterhawk 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 22.0 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.8, compared to 13.0 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 13.6 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 11.0 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 10.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Firestone Winterhawk 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Firestone Winterhawk 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Firestone Winterhawk 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks better than the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Firestone Winterhawk 3 in 4, with 3 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 →