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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP71 — 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 + 6 road tests and 30 + 17 owner reviews. How we score

g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 81–60

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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)

Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Tire BKumho

WinterCraft WP71

Winter

± 7

Tests 70 · 6 tests Owners 48 · 17 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow 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 3 tests that measured wet braking for both, g-Force Winter 2 won 0 and WinterCraft WP71 won 3 (average 91% vs 93% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured snow braking for both, g-Force Winter 2 won 3 and WinterCraft WP71 won 0 (average 99% vs 94% of the best).
  1. 70

    Dry

    g-Force Winter 2 +17
    53
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests6362
    Reviews found online8139
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–197%98%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–197%97%

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

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 62.2 + 40% × 38.9 = 53

  2. 87

    Wet

    g-Force Winter 2 +22
    65
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 6 tests8676
    Reviews found online8948
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%92%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–391%93%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–196%96%

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

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 48 = 65

  3. 89

    Snow

    g-Force Winter 2 +21
    68
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 6 tests9473
    Reviews found online8261
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–099%94%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–099%97%

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

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 61 = 68

  4. 80

    Comfort

    g-Force Winter 2 +34
    46
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests70≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online8635

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

    WinterCraft WP71: 40% × 62.8 (est.) + 60% × 34.6 = 46

    No road tests of comfort for WinterCraft WP71. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 77

    Noise

    g-Force Winter 2 +3
    74
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests8378
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–099%98%

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

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 74

    No owner ratings of noise for g-Force Winter 2 or WinterCraft WP71. 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 +14
    62
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 2 tests7269
    Reviews found online8253
    Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–180%78%

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

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 52.6 = 62

  7. 85

    Handling (owners)

    g-Force Winter 2 +46
    39
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2WinterCraft WP71
    Reviews found online8539
  8. 61

    Efficiency

    g-Force Winter 2 +8
    53
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests6153
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–187%83%
Scores at a glance
CategoryBFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Relative Score 81 60
Dry 70 53
Wet 87 65
Snow 89 68
Comfort 80 46
Noise 77 74
Treadwear 76 62
Handling (owners) 85 39
Efficiency 61 53

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g-Force Winter 2

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WinterCraft WP71

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 6 times and Kumho WinterCraft WP71 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryg-Force Winter 2WinterCraft WP71ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 97% 98% −1.3 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Dry Handling Dry 97% 97% +0.6 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% 92% +8.3 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Wet Braking Wet 91% 93% −1.2 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
Wet Handling Wet 96% 96% +0.1 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Snow Braking Snow 99% 94% +5.3 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
Snow Handling Snow 99% 97% +2.3 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Noise Noise 99% 98% +0.4 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Wear Treadwear 80% 78% +2.1 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 87% 83% +3.8 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 75% 82% −7.2 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #15/20 #20/20 – 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Value Cost 70% 78% −7.7 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #8/10 #12/10 – 6–0 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 · 225/40R18

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 WinterCraft WP71

Pros

  • Strong traction and braking performance in deep snow and slush
  • Competitive price point compared to premium winter tire alternatives
  • Predictable handling in dry winter conditions

Cons

  • Excessive road noise, particularly at low to moderate speeds
  • Vague or 'spongy' steering feedback and handling characteristics
  • Inconsistent lateral grip and understeer issues on wet roads
All owner themes in the WinterCraft WP71 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available752
Rim diameters14″ – 20″17″ – 18″

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2

Kumho WinterCraft WP71

Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better handling, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 85 vs 39 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 80 vs 46 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 87 vs 65 on wet.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 89 vs 68 on snow.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet braking

Kumho WinterCraft WP71 won 3 of 3 shared wet braking tests.

Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
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g-Force Winter 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

Which is better in the wet, g-Force Winter 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 87 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, g-Force Winter 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 70 vs 53 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, g-Force Winter 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 89 vs 68 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, g-Force Winter 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 77 vs 74 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, g-Force Winter 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 80 vs 46 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, g-Force Winter 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 76 vs 62 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, g-Force Winter 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 61 vs 53 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