BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Riken Riken Snow: 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 Riken Riken Snow appear in 22 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, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Riken Riken Snow performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 4 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 Riken Riken Snow 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 dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Riken Riken Snow's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Riken Riken Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #15 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 32.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 79.1 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Riken Riken Snow
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Riken Riken Snow | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 37.3 | 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 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 37.3 for the Riken Riken Snow.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.8, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Riken Riken Snow?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Riken Riken Snow.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Riken Riken Snow 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 Riken Riken Snow.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Riken Riken Snow.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Riken Riken Snow in 4, 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 →