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    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    2026 test data · 28 independent tests · 9 head-to-head

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    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2: 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 Sava Eskimo HP2 appear in 28 tests, 9 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, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.

    How the Sava Eskimo HP2 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 10 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 Sava Eskimo HP2 still wins on ice, 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 dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Sava Eskimo HP2 if

    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Sava Eskimo HP2
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used1810
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank9.214.4
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score91.590

    Tire Lab Score

    91.5
    Excellent · Winter
    90
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Sava Eskimo HP2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.8
    3
    Avg rank 19.2
    1
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.8
    Avg rank 15.7
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.9
    9102
    Avg rank 7.1
    22
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 12.0
    Avg rank 6.0
    Sava Eskimo HP2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.1
    22
    Avg rank 9.6
    2
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    Avg rank 7.0
    Sava Eskimo HP2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.1
    1
    Avg rank 16.3
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 9 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 19.2 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.8, compared to 15.7 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    ❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 7.1 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Sava Eskimo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 12.0 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 9.6 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Sava Eskimo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.6 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 16.3 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Sava Eskimo HP2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Eskimo HP2 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 Sava Eskimo HP2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Sava Eskimo HP2 shows better mileage performance than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Sava Eskimo HP2 in 10, with 9 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 →