BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus: 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 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus appear in 23 tests, 4 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 snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 5 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 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus 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 efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 7.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 91 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 6.5 21 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | Avg rank 4.3 321 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 22 | Avg rank 6.0 3 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 6.3 | Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 11.3 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 12.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 4.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 12.0 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 9.6 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 11.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus 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 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus ranks better than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus 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, Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus in 5, with 4 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 →