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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 18 + 2 road tests and 30 + 6 owner reviews. How we score

g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 81–70

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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)

Vredestein Snowtrac 5
Tire BVredestein

Snowtrac 5

Winter

± 8

Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 75 · 6 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.

  1. 70

    Dry

    Snowtrac 5 +4
    74
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 2 tests6374
    Reviews found online8174

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

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 74.3 = 74

  2. 87

    Wet

    g-Force Winter 2 +15
    72
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 2 tests8667
    Reviews found online8979

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

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 66.6 + 40% × 79.4 = 72

  3. 89

    Snow

    g-Force Winter 2 +17
    72
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 2 tests9470
    Reviews found online8275

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

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 70 + 40% × 75.3 = 72

  4. 80

    Comfort

    g-Force Winter 2 +8
    72
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests70≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online8673

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

    Snowtrac 5: 40% × 69.9 (est.) + 60% × 73.3 = 72

    No road tests of comfort for Snowtrac 5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 77

    Noise

    g-Force Winter 2 +15
    62
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 2 tests8359
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

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

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 59.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 62

    No owner ratings of noise for g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5. 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 +15
    61
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 1 tests7255
    Reviews found online8270

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

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 70 = 61

  7. 85

    Handling (owners)

    g-Force Winter 2 +11
    74
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Snowtrac 5
    Reviews found online8574
  8. 61

    Efficiency

    Snowtrac 5 +11
    72
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 2 tests6172
Scores at a glance
CategoryBFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2Vredestein Snowtrac 5
Relative Score 81 70
Dry 70 74
Wet 87 72
Snow 89 72
Comfort 80 72
Noise 77 62
Treadwear 76 61
Handling (owners) 85 74
Efficiency 61 72

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g-Force Winter 2

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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.

DisciplineCategoryg-Force Winter 2Snowtrac 5ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 93% #12/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 98% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #17/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 99% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% #1/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 90% #14/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 91% #16/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! 90% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 95% #17/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 97% #14/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 99% #2/31 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! 97% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 100% #1/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 98% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #13/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 96% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 86% #12/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 46% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 89% #11/20 · 2025 Autobild 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 65% #14/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 50% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #8/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 #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
All owner themes in the g-Force Winter 2 review

Tire B Snowtrac 5

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and handling in deep snow and on icy surfaces
  • Strong performance and stability in wet road conditions
  • Low road noise levels across various surface types

Cons

  • Limited long-term data regarding tread wear longevity
  • Perceived as expensive by some users depending on the specific vehicle application
  • Inconsistent availability compared to major market leaders
All owner themes in the Snowtrac 5 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 B · Vredestein Snowtrac 5
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available7520
Rim diameters14″ – 20″13″ – 16″
Sizes in common1717

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better snow, wet and noise. Pick the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 if efficiency and dry matter most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 89 vs 72 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 87 vs 72 on wet.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 77 vs 62 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 76 vs 61 on treadwear.

Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
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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 72 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?

Vredestein Snowtrac 5, 74 vs 70 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 89 vs 72 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 77 vs 62 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 80 vs 72 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 76 vs 61 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, g-Force Winter 2 or Snowtrac 5?

Vredestein Snowtrac 5, 72 vs 61 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