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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 18 + 3 road tests and 30 + 3 owner reviews. How we score

g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 81–69

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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Tire ABFGoodrich

g-Force Winter 2

Winter

± 4

Tests 79 · 18 tests Owners 84 · 30 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 31 in 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test (snow braking)

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
Tire BBridgestone

Blizzak LM001 EVO

Winter

± 7

Tests 69 · 3 tests Owners 68 · 3 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 70

    Dry

    g-Force Winter 2 +3
    67
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Blizzak LM001 EVO
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 3 tests6366
    Reviews found online8168
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–095%94%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–197%98%

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 63.5 + 40% × 80.8 = 70

    Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 65.8 + 40% × 68.1 = 67

  2. 87

    Wet

    g-Force Winter 2 +7
    80
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Blizzak LM001 EVO
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 3 tests8682
    Reviews found online8975
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%97%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–192%99%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–195%99%

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 85.7 + 40% × 88.7 = 87

    Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 82.3 + 40% × 75.3 = 80

  3. 89

    Snow

    g-Force Winter 2 +32
    57
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Blizzak LM001 EVO
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 3 tests9453
    Reviews found online8263
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%90%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%97%

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 94.1 + 40% × 82.4 = 89

    Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 53.1 + 40% × 63.3 = 57

  4. 80

    Comfort

    g-Force Winter 2 +11
    69
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Blizzak LM001 EVO
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests70≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online8669

    g-Force Winter 2: 40% × 70.2 + 60% × 85.7 = 80

    Blizzak LM001 EVO: 40% × 69.1 (est.) + 60% × 68.7 = 69

    No road tests of comfort for Blizzak LM001 EVO. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 77

    Noise

    Level
    77
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Blizzak LM001 EVO
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 3 tests8384
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–199%100%

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 77

    Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 83.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 77

    No owner ratings of noise for g-Force Winter 2 or Blizzak LM001 EVO. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 76

    Treadwear

    g-Force Winter 2 +7
    69
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Blizzak LM001 EVO
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 2 tests7272
    Reviews found online8265
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–180%83%

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 71.8 + 40% × 81.6 = 76

    Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 65.1 = 69

  7. 85

    Handling (owners)

    g-Force Winter 2 +15
    70
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Blizzak LM001 EVO
    Reviews found online8570
  8. 61

    Efficiency

    Blizzak LM001 EVO +12
    73
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Blizzak LM001 EVO
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 3 tests6173
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–089%88%
Scores at a glance
CategoryBFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
Relative Score 81 69
Dry 70 67
Wet 87 80
Snow 89 57
Comfort 80 69
Noise 77 77
Treadwear 76 69
Handling (owners) 85 70
Efficiency 61 73

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g-Force Winter 2

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Blizzak LM001 EVO

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 finished ahead 2 times and Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryg-Force Winter 2Blizzak LM001 EVOΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% 94% +1.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Dry Handling Dry 97% 98% −1.3 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% 97% +2.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Wet Braking Wet 92% 99% −7.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Wet Handling Wet 95% 99% −3.1 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Snow Braking Snow 100% 90% +9.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Snow Handling Snow 99% 97% +2.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Noise Noise 99% 100% −1.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Wear Treadwear 80% 83% −3.1 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 89% 88% +0.5 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #9/20 #10/20 – 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Value Cost 61% 59% +2.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #6/20 #8/20 – 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A g-Force Winter 2

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and grip in deep snow and on ice
  • Strong performance in wet conditions with effective water evacuation
  • High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Lack of on-center steering feel and responsiveness
  • Mediocre handling and grip during dry-road driving
  • Increased noise levels on certain road surfaces
All owner themes in the g-Force Winter 2 review

Tire B Blizzak LM001 EVO

Pros

  • Superb wet braking and performance in cold, wet conditions
  • Sharp and responsive steering feel
  • Very quiet operation when new

Cons

  • Fast tread wear, particularly in dry and warmer conditions
  • Below average snow performance and limited resistance to aquaplaning
  • Increased tire noise inside the cabin as the tire ages
All owner themes in the Blizzak LM001 EVO review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available755
Rim diameters14″ – 20″15″ – 17″
Sizes in common55

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO

Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better snow, handling and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO if efficiency matters most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 89 vs 57 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 85 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO scores 73 vs 61 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 80 vs 69 on comfort.

Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
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Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
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g-Force Winter 2 or Blizzak LM001 EVO?

Which is better in the wet, g-Force Winter 2 or Blizzak LM001 EVO?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 87 vs 80 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, g-Force Winter 2 or Blizzak LM001 EVO?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 70 vs 67 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, g-Force Winter 2 or Blizzak LM001 EVO?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 89 vs 57 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, g-Force Winter 2 or Blizzak LM001 EVO?

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 77 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, g-Force Winter 2 or Blizzak LM001 EVO?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 80 vs 69 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, g-Force Winter 2 or Blizzak LM001 EVO?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 76 vs 69 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, g-Force Winter 2 or Blizzak LM001 EVO?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO, 73 vs 61 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology