BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR SUV 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 Nokian WR SUV 3 appear in 19 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 snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Nokian WR SUV 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 1 test.
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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian WR SUV 3 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 91.4 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Nokian WR SUV 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Nokian WR SUV 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 5.5 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 6.5 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | Avg rank 5.3 1 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | No data | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 22 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.6 1 | No data | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 12.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 5.3 for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 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 Nokian WR SUV 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WR SUV 3 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WR SUV 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 Nokian WR SUV 3 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 SUV 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Nokian WR SUV 3 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →