Tests 78 · 18 tests Owners 80 · 30 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)
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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 79–69
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Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 71 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test (price)
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
g-Force Winter 2 +168Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) 64 66 Reviews found online 78 70 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 94% Dry Handling (% of best) 97% 99% -
84
Wet
g-Force Winter 2 +1470Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) 85 70 Reviews found online 84 71 Wet Braking (% of best) 89% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 96% -
88
Snow
g-Force Winter 2 +2068Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) 93 67 Reviews found online 82 71 Snow Braking (% of best) 98% 94% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 95% Snow Traction (% of best) 98% 97% -
75
Comfort
g-Force Winter 2 +669Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 82 69 -
76
Noise
g-Force Winter 2 +769Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) 82 71 -
73
Treadwear
g-Force Winter 2 +469Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 76 72 -
82
Handling
g-Force Winter 2 +1369Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Winguard Snow G WH2 Reviews found online 82 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 69 |
| Dry | 69 | 68 |
| Wet | 84 | 70 |
| Snow | 88 | 68 |
| Comfort | 75 | 69 |
| Noise | 76 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 69 |
| Handling | 82 | 69 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
g-Force Winter 2
69
/ 100
Winguard Snow G WH2
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 | Winguard Snow G WH2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #15/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #5/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −0.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #11/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 99% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −2.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% #12/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 89% #7/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | −3.4 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 89% #11/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | 82% #8/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | +6.5 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #4/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 99% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −0.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 64% #18/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 90% #3/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −26.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 11% #9/12 · 2018 ACE All Season and Winter Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #4/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #7/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | +3.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 95% #9/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +5.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 98% #10/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | +0.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #1/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 84% #10/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +16.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% #7/48 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | 96% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −7.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +1.6 | 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 Winguard Snow G WH2
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- Strong traction and confidence-inspiring grip in snow
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels for many users
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in wet and slushy conditions
- Reports of increased road noise as the tire wears
- Handling can feel 'spongy' or lacking in steering precision
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | B · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 75 | 44 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 13″ – 17″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
69
/ 100
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better snow, wet and handling. 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 68 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 84 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 82 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 76 vs 69 on noise.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Tire B · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
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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.