Tests 78 · 18 tests Owners 80 · 30 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (snow braking)
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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 79–71
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Tests 72 · 3 tests Owners 71 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV +271Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 64 68 Reviews found online 78 74 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) 97% 99% -
84
Wet
g-Force Winter 2 +975Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 85 76 Reviews found online 84 73 Wet Braking (% of best) 89% 98% Wet Handling (% of best) 97% 97% -
88
Snow
g-Force Winter 2 +1870Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 93 76 Reviews found online 82 62 Snow Braking (% of best) 100% 96% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 97% Snow Traction (% of best) 100% 93% -
75
Comfort
g-Force Winter 2 +273Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 82 76 -
76
Noise
g-Force Winter 2 +1264Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 82 62 -
73
Treadwear
g-Force Winter 2 +469Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 76 72 -
82
Handling
g-Force Winter 2 +973Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV Reviews found online 82 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 71 |
| Dry | 69 | 71 |
| Wet | 84 | 75 |
| Snow | 88 | 70 |
| Comfort | 75 | 73 |
| Noise | 76 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 69 |
| Handling | 82 | 73 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
g-Force Winter 2
71
/ 100
Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | g-Force Winter 2 | Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #18/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #11/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #5/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −7.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #4/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 99% #5/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 81% #13/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 42% #9/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +39.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/54 · 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test | 14% #7/16 · 2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/65 R16 | +5.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #1/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +3.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | 93% #9/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +6.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #4/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 90% #8/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +8.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −8.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #12/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
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
Tire B Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
Pros
- Balanced performance across dry and wet conditions
- Secure handling and positive steering feedback on snow and ice
- Good overall traction in cold weather environments
Cons
- Subpar aquaplaning resistance reported by some users
- Inconsistent grip leading to rear-wheel spin in non-dry conditions
- Mixed snow and winter slush performance depending on severity
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | B · Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 75 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
71
/ 100
Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better snow, noise and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 88 vs 70 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 76 vs 64 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 84 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 82 vs 73 on handling.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Tire B · Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.