BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2: 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 Fulda Kristall Control HP2 appear in 39 tests, 15 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, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 21 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 Fulda Kristall Control HP2 still wins on ice, 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 snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 21 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 11.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 12.9 331 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 12.8 1 | Tie |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | Avg rank 8.5 54 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 9.3 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 22 | Avg rank 9.2 422 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 9.0 111 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 11.0 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 15 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 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
- 20222022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20222022 Winter Tyre Market Overview
- 20212021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20212021 Winter Tyre Market Overview
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 12.9 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 12.8 and 12.8.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 8.5 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 12.0 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 9.2 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 9.6 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 11.0 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Fulda Kristall Control HP2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks better than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 shows better mileage performance than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Fulda Kristall Control HP2 in 21, with 15 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 →