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    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    2026 test data · 27 independent tests · 4 head-to-head

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    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR Snowproof: 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 Snowproof appear in 27 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 wet, snow, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.

    How the Nokian WR Snowproof performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 9 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 Snowproof 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

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Nokian WR Snowproof if

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Nokian WR Snowproof
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used189
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank9.28.9
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score91.588.8

    Tire Lab Score

    91.5
    Excellent · Winter
    88.8
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Nokian WR SnowproofWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.8
    3
    Avg rank 10.8
    121
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.8
    Avg rank 4.6
    321
    Nokian WR Snowproof
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.9
    9102
    Avg rank 8.8
    22
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 12.0
    Avg rank 5.3
    11
    Nokian WR Snowproof
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.1
    22
    Avg rank 8.1
    2
    Nokian WR Snowproof
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    Avg rank 10.3
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.1
    1
    Avg rank 13.4
    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 Nokian WR Snowproof

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 10.8 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 12.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.

    ❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 8.8 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 12.0 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 9.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.

    📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 10.3 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 13.4 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Nokian WR Snowproof?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian WR Snowproof 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 Snowproof 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 Snowproof.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Nokian WR Snowproof in 9, 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 →