Tests 78 · 18 tests Owners 80 · 30 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (snow braking)
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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
g-Force Winter 2 leads, 79–78 Narrow edge
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Tests 83 · 1 test Owners 81 · 10 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 51 in 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! (overall ranking)
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 Response 2 +675Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 64 – Reviews found online 78 79 -
84
Wet
Winter Response 2 +185Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 85 86 Reviews found online 84 84 Wet Braking (% of best) 90% 98% -
88
Snow
g-Force Winter 2 +781Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 93 79 Reviews found online 82 83 Snow Braking (% of best) 98% 99% -
75
Comfort
Winter Response 2 +176Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 82 82 -
76
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 82 – -
73
Treadwear
g-Force Winter 2 +271Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 76 75 -
82
Handling
Level82Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winter Response 2 Reviews found online 82 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | Dunlop Winter Response 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 78 |
| Dry | 69 | 75 |
| Wet | 84 | 85 |
| Snow | 88 | 81 |
| Comfort | 75 | 76 |
| Noise | 76 | – |
| Treadwear | 73 | 71 |
| Handling | 82 | 82 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
g-Force Winter 2
78
/ 100
Winter Response 2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 Response 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | −83.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #4/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/31 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | −0.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% #7/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | −7.9 | 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 Response 2
Pros
- Outstanding grip and confidence in snow and ice
- Excellent wet weather performance and braking
- High level of cabin comfort and low noise levels
Cons
- Faster tread wear reported by some users
- Slightly noticeable tire roll in fast corners above 50 mph
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | B · Dunlop Winter Response 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 75 | 15 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 14″ – 16″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
78
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Response 2
Too close to call: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 and Dunlop Winter Response 2 are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 is stronger on snow. Dunlop Winter Response 2 is stronger on dry.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 88 vs 81 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 75 vs 69 on dry.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Tire B · Dunlop Winter Response 2
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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.