Tests 78 · 18 tests Owners 80 · 30 reviews
Best test result: #8 of 10 in 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 (overall ranking)
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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Riken Snowtime B2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 79–66
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Tests – · none yet Owners 65 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #39 of 42 in 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test (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
g-Force Winter 2 +663Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtime B2 Professional tests (TWG score) 64 – Reviews found online 78 61 -
84
Wet
g-Force Winter 2 +1866Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtime B2 Professional tests (TWG score) 85 – Reviews found online 84 65 -
88
Snow
g-Force Winter 2 +1672Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtime B2 Professional tests (TWG score) 93 – Reviews found online 82 74 -
75
Comfort
g-Force Winter 2 +768Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtime B2 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 82 68 -
76
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtime B2 Professional tests (TWG score) 82 – -
73
Treadwear
g-Force Winter 2 +766Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtime B2 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 76 66 -
82
Handling
g-Force Winter 2 +2557Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtime B2 Reviews found online 82 57
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | Riken Snowtime B2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 66 |
| Dry | 69 | 63 |
| Wet | 84 | 66 |
| Snow | 88 | 72 |
| Comfort | 75 | 68 |
| Noise | 76 | – |
| Treadwear | 73 | 66 |
| Handling | 82 | 57 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
g-Force Winter 2
66
/ 100
Snowtime B2
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 | Snowtime B2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 36% #8/10 · 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 | 3% #39/42 · 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test | +33.8 | 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 Snowtime B2
Pros
- Reliable and effective grip in snow and standing water
- Surprisingly low noise levels, often quieter than summer tires
- Good wear characteristics and long tread life
Cons
- Lower handling limits in dry and wet conditions compared to summer tires
- Potential for sudden loss of traction or breaking away on wet bends
- Average baseline performance for high-speed or spirited driving
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | B · Riken Snowtime B2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 75 | 12 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 13″ – 14″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
66
/ 100
Riken Snowtime B2
Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better handling, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 82 vs 57 on handling.
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Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 84 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 88 vs 72 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 75 vs 68 on comfort.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Tire B · Riken Snowtime B2
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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.