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)
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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5 — 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 + 8 owner reviews. How we score
g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 80–67
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Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 67 · 8 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 11 in 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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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Dry
Snowtrac 5 +271Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 2 tests 62 74 Reviews found online 80 67 g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 62 + 40% × 80.3 = 69
Snowtrac 5: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 66.7 = 71
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Wet
g-Force Winter 2 +1869Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 2 tests 86 67 Reviews found online 89 73 g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 86 + 40% × 88.6 = 87
Snowtrac 5: 60% × 66.7 + 40% × 73 = 69
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89
Snow
g-Force Winter 2 +2168Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 2 tests 94 70 Reviews found online 82 65 g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 93.9 + 40% × 82.1 = 89
Snowtrac 5: 60% × 70 + 40% × 65 = 68
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78
Comfort
g-Force Winter 2 +969Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 67 ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 85 69 g-Force Winter 2: 40% × 67 + 60% × 85.1 = 78
Snowtrac 5: 40% × 68.8 (est.) + 60% × 68.8 = 69
No road tests of comfort for Snowtrac 5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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75
Noise
g-Force Winter 2 +1362Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 2 tests 81 59 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 81.3 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 75
Snowtrac 5: 60% × 59.3 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 62
No owner ratings of noise for g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5. 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.
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76
Treadwear
g-Force Winter 2 +1759Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 1 tests 73 56 Reviews found online 82 64 g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 72.6 + 40% × 81.7 = 76
Snowtrac 5: 60% × 55.7 + 40% × 64.3 = 59
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85
Handling (owners)
g-Force Winter 2 +1768Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtrac 5 Reviews found online 85 68 -
65
Efficiency
Snowtrac 5 +772Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 Snowtrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 2 tests 65 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | Vredestein Snowtrac 5 |
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| Relative Score | 80 | 67 |
| Dry | 69 | 71 |
| Wet | 87 | 69 |
| Snow | 89 | 68 |
| Comfort | 78 | 69 |
| Noise | 75 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 59 |
| Handling (owners) | 85 | 68 |
| Efficiency | 65 | 72 |
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Headline score
80
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g-Force Winter 2
67
/ 100
Snowtrac 5
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.
| Discipline | Category | g-Force Winter 2 | Snowtrac 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #12/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #19/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 98% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 90% #14/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #11/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 90% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #14/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #10/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 95% #7/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 46% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 97% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 83% #9/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 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 | 74% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #14/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | #19/20 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 69% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 50% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #11/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | #8/16 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test | – | 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 Snowtrac 5
Pros
- Exceptional grip and handling in snow and ice
- Strong wet weather performance and road adherence
- Low road noise levels across various surface types
Cons
- High price point noted by specific light vehicle owners
- Limited long-term wearability data due to reviewers being new to the tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | B · Vredestein Snowtrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 75 | 20 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 13″ – 16″ |
| Sizes in common | 17 | 17 |
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
67
/ 100
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better snow, wet and treadwear. Pick the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 if efficiency matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 89 vs 68 on snow.
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 longest tread life
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 76 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 85 vs 68 on handling.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Tire B · Vredestein Snowtrac 5
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g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?
Which is better in the wet, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 87 vs 69 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 71 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 89 vs 68 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 75 vs 62 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 78 vs 69 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 76 vs 59 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?
Vredestein Snowtrac 5, 72 vs 65 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