BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 appear in 41 tests, 6 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 23 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 23 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 95.3 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 4.5 13179 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 4.3 5411 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | Avg rank 4.7 1287 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 8.8 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 22 | Avg rank 6.1 633 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 7.3 231 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 5.3 112 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 12.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 4.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 12.0 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 9.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 9.6 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 8.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ranks better than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 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 Performance 3 in 23, with 6 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 →