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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 — 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 + 7 road tests and 30 + 50 owner reviews. How we score

g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 81–76

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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)

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
Tire BHankook

Winter i*cept RS2

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 7 tests Owners 74 · 50 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)

Category by category

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

Key facts

  • In 4 tests that measured wet braking for both, g-Force Winter 2 won 0 and Winter i*cept RS2 won 2 (average 91% vs 94% of the best).
  • In 4 tests that measured snow braking for both, g-Force Winter 2 won 4 and Winter i*cept RS2 won 0 (average 99% vs 97% of the best).
  1. 70

    Dry

    Winter i*cept RS2 +4
    74
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests6375
    Reviews found online8172
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–296%98%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–298%98%

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

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 72.4 = 74

  2. 87

    Wet

    g-Force Winter 2 +2
    85
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 7 tests8690
    Reviews found online8979
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–198%95%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–291%94%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–197%98%

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

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 89.8 + 40% × 78.5 = 85

  3. 89

    Snow

    g-Force Winter 2 +12
    77
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 7 tests9481
    Reviews found online8271
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 4–099%97%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–299%100%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–196%97%

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

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 71.4 = 77

  4. 80

    Comfort

    g-Force Winter 2 +9
    71
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests7075
    Reviews found online8668

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

    Winter i*cept RS2: 40% × 75.2 + 60% × 67.7 = 71

  5. 77

    Noise

    g-Force Winter 2 +17
    60
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 4 tests8356
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–198%96%

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

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 56.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60

    No owner ratings of noise for g-Force Winter 2 or Winter i*cept RS2. 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 +1
    75
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 3 tests7274
    Reviews found online8276
    Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–178%77%

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

    Winter i*cept RS2: 60% × 74.5 + 40% × 75.8 = 75

  7. 85

    Handling (owners)

    g-Force Winter 2 +11
    74
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winter i*cept RS2
    Reviews found online8574
  8. 61

    Efficiency

    g-Force Winter 2 +19
    42
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests6142
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–081%78%
Scores at a glance
CategoryBFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
Relative Score 81 76
Dry 70 74
Wet 87 85
Snow 89 77
Comfort 80 71
Noise 77 60
Treadwear 76 75
Handling (owners) 85 74
Efficiency 61 42

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g-Force Winter 2

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Winter i*cept RS2

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 6 tests that ran both, BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 finished ahead 4 times and Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 2 times.

DisciplineCategoryg-Force Winter 2Winter i*cept RS2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% 98% −2.5 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Dry Handling Dry 98% 98% −0.7 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 98% 95% +2.6 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Braking Wet 91% 94% −3.0 0–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16
Wet Handling Wet 97% 98% −0.6 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Snow Braking Snow 99% 97% +1.9 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16
Snow Handling Snow 99% 100% −0.9 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Snow Traction Snow 96% 97% −1.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Noise Noise 98% 96% +1.6 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wear Treadwear 78% 77% +0.7 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 81% 78% +2.6 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 78% 80% −2.3 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #18/20 #19/20 – 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Value Cost 77% 78% −1.5 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Overall Ranking Overall #7/49 #3/49 – 4–2 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16

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 Winter i*cept RS2

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and handling on wet and dry roads
  • Impressive resistance to aquaplaning in heavy rain or standing water
  • Strong value for money with a competitive price point

Cons

  • Higher than average road noise, especially at highway speeds
  • Firm, stiff sidewalls leading to a less comfortable or harsh ride
  • Subpar performance and unpredictable grip on ice and black ice
All owner themes in the Winter i*cept RS2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available7537
Rim diameters14″ – 20″13″ – 17″
Sizes in common2424

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2

Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better efficiency, noise and snow. Pick the Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 61 vs 42 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 77 vs 60 on noise.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 89 vs 77 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 85 vs 74 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is dry braking

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 won 2 of 2 shared dry braking tests.

Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
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g-Force Winter 2 or Winter i*cept RS2?

Which is better in the wet, g-Force Winter 2 or Winter i*cept RS2?

Neither, by our numbers: 87 vs 85 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, g-Force Winter 2 or Winter i*cept RS2?

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2, 74 vs 70 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, g-Force Winter 2 or Winter i*cept RS2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 89 vs 77 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, g-Force Winter 2 or Winter i*cept RS2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 77 vs 60 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, g-Force Winter 2 or Winter i*cept RS2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 80 vs 71 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, g-Force Winter 2 or Winter i*cept RS2?

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 75 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, g-Force Winter 2 or Winter i*cept RS2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 61 vs 42 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