BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05: 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 appear in 20 tests, 1 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, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 2 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 still wins on dry, 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 ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 87.9 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 15.3 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | Avg rank 11.7 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | No data | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 22 | Avg rank 5.5 | Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.6 1 | No data | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 15.3 for the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 12.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 11.7 for the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 8.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 ranks better than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 in 2, with 1 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 →