BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4: 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 4 appear in 35 tests, 11 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 dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Firestone Winterhawk 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 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 dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 17 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 88.7 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 7.6 138 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 14.3 1 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | Avg rank 9.2 224 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 6.7 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 22 | Avg rank 9.2 31 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 10.8 21 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 9.5 1 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 11 independent tests:
- 20252025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets!
- 20242024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test
- 20232023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test
- 20232023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
- 20222022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20222022 Winter Tyre Market Overview
- 20212021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 9.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.8, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 12.0 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 10.8 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 9.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Firestone Winterhawk 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Firestone Winterhawk 4 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 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Firestone Winterhawk 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Firestone Winterhawk 4 in 17, with 11 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 →