Winter tire Updated September 2026

BFGoodrich gForce Winter review

Name: BFGoodrich gForce Winter
Brand: BFGoodrich

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 74 · 20 reviews analysed

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The BFGoodrich g-Force Winter is widely regarded as a high-performing, value-oriented winter tire that excels in deep snow, ice, and cold, wet conditions. While most users praise its exceptional traction and reliability in harsh climates, some report concerns regarding sidewall softness, noise levels, and long-term durability.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

74/100

From 20 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 83%

Dry

Overall dry

Corner stability

71.5

Dry traction

73.8

Steering response

71.2

Wet

Overall wet

74.7

Wet traction

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

79.6

Comfort

Overall comfort

73.2

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

70.4

Handling

Overall handling

71.9

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BFGoodrich gForce Winter specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Size	Retailer
155/80 R13	Amazon
205/60 R15	Amazon
205/50 R16	Amazon
225/50 R16	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 20 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Exceptional grip and traction in snow and icy conditions
High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors
Strong performance in cold, wet, and slushy environments
Reliable handling on steep or challenging terrain

Cons

Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback and a 'wobbly' feel on dry pavement
Increased noise levels reported by some users
Inconsistent long-term durability, with reports of premature deformation or wear
Performance degrades significantly in temperatures above 6-7 degrees Celsius

Worth knowing

Users operating rear-wheel-drive vehicles, such as the BMW E46, noted a significant improvement in mobility during winter conditions.
Drivers using smaller rim sizes (e.g., 15-inch) reported high confidence and excellent water displacement on rural roads.