BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A

    2026 test data · 18 independent tests

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    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A: 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 Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A appear in 18 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 wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.

    How the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used180
    Best rank#1
    Avg rank9.2
    Latest test2025
    Tire Lab Score91.5

    Tire Lab Score

    91.5
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330AWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.8
    3
    No data
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.8
    No data
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.9
    9102
    No data
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 12.0
    No data
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    🔇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
    No data
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

    💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.8, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    ❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A 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 Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A in 0.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →