BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 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 Semperit Speed Grip 3 appear in 26 tests, 7 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 snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 8 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Semperit Speed Grip 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 8 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 10.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 90.8 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Semperit Speed Grip 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 6.8 21 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 10.5 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | Avg rank 10.8 12 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | No data | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 22 | Avg rank 9.3 1 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 9.5 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 12.8 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 9.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to 12.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 10.8 for the Semperit Speed Grip 3.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Semperit Speed Grip 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 9.3 for the Semperit Speed Grip 3.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 9.6 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 12.8 for the Semperit Speed Grip 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Semperit Speed Grip 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 3 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Semperit Speed Grip 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 BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ranks better than the Semperit Speed Grip 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit Speed Grip 3 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, Semperit Speed Grip 3 in 8, with 7 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 →