BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR A4: 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 Nokian WR A4 appear in 23 tests, 2 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Nokian WR A4 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian WR A4 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
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Nokian WR A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 88.8 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Nokian WR A4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Nokian WR A4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 10.2 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 5.0 22 | Nokian WR A4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | Avg rank 10.8 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | No data | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 22 | Avg rank 7.0 11 | Nokian WR A4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 17.0 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 12.3 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR A4
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 10.2 for the Nokian WR A4.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR A4
The Nokian WR A4 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 Nokian WR A4
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 10.8 for the Nokian WR A4.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR A4
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Nokian WR A4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR A4
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR A4
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 17.0 for the Nokian WR A4.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR A4
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 12.3 for the Nokian WR A4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Nokian WR A4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR A4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WR A4 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 Nokian WR A4 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 Nokian WR A4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Nokian WR A4 in 5, with 2 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 →