BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 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 Fulda Kristall Montero 3 appear in 19 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, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 gForce Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 89 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Fulda Kristall Montero 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 4.5 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 5.0 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 22 | No data | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.6 1 | No data | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 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 Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 4.0 for the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 12.0 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to no data for the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Fulda Kristall Montero 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 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 BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks better than the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Fulda Kristall Montero 3 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →