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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 — 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 21 + 2 road tests and 30 + 12 owner reviews. How we score

g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 81–67

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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Tire ABFGoodrich

g-Force Winter 2

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 21 tests Owners 83 · 30 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 31 in 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test (snow braking)

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
Tire BNexen

Winguard Snow G WH2

Winter

± 7

Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 68 · 12 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 8 in 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (ice handling)

Category by category

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

  1. 69

    Dry

    g-Force Winter 2 +3
    66
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 2 tests6266
    Reviews found online8066

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 62.1 + 40% × 80.3 = 69

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 65.7 + 40% × 66.2 = 66

  2. 87

    Wet

    g-Force Winter 2 +18
    69
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 2 tests8670
    Reviews found online8967

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 86 + 40% × 88.6 = 87

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 70.5 + 40% × 66.6 = 69

  3. 89

    Snow

    g-Force Winter 2 +22
    67
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 2 tests9467
    Reviews found online8268

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 82 = 89

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 66.6 + 40% × 68.4 = 67

  4. 78

    Comfort

    g-Force Winter 2 +12
    66
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests67≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online8565

    g-Force Winter 2: 40% × 66.7 + 60% × 85.2 = 78

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 64.8 = 66

    No road tests of comfort for Winguard Snow G WH2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 76

    Noise

    g-Force Winter 2 +7
    69
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 1 tests8270
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 76

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69

    No owner ratings of noise for g-Force Winter 2 or Winguard Snow G WH2. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): 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 +7
    69
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / – tests73≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online8271

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 72.6 + 40% × 81.7 = 76

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 68.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.3 = 69

    No road tests of treadwear for Winguard Snow G WH2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 85

    Handling (owners)

    g-Force Winter 2 +21
    64
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winguard Snow G WH2
    Reviews found online8564
  8. 65

    Efficiency

    g-Force Winter 2 +9
    56
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Winguard Snow G WH2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 2 tests6556
Scores at a glance
CategoryBFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
Relative Score 81 67
Dry 69 66
Wet 87 69
Snow 89 67
Comfort 78 66
Noise 76 69
Treadwear 76 69
Handling (owners) 85 64
Efficiency 65 56

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g-Force Winter 2

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Winguard Snow G WH2

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.

DisciplineCategoryg-Force Winter 2Winguard Snow G WH2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 94% #12/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 94% #5/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 97% #19/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 99% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 98% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 84% #10/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 86% #11/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 96% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 95% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 96% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 89% #11/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 82% #8/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 99% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 94% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 99% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 95% #9/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 100% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 97% #4/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #10/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 99% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 97% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 80% #10/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 64% #18/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 90% #3/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #11/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test #21/51 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout – 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
All owner themes in the g-Force Winter 2 review

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
All owner themes in the Winguard Snow G WH2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 B · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available7544
Rim diameters14″ – 20″13″ – 17″
Sizes in common2828

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2

Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better snow, handling 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 89 vs 67 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 85 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 87 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 78 vs 66 on comfort.

Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
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Tire B · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
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g-Force Winter 2 or Winguard Snow G WH2?

Which is better in the wet, g-Force Winter 2 or Winguard Snow G WH2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 87 vs 69 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, g-Force Winter 2 or Winguard Snow G WH2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 69 vs 66 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, g-Force Winter 2 or Winguard Snow G WH2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 89 vs 67 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, g-Force Winter 2 or Winguard Snow G WH2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 76 vs 69 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, g-Force Winter 2 or Winguard Snow G WH2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 78 vs 66 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, g-Force Winter 2 or Winguard Snow G WH2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 76 vs 69 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, g-Force Winter 2 or Winguard Snow G WH2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 65 vs 56 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