Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #19 of 42 in 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test (overall ranking)
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BFGoodrich gForce Winter vs BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: gForce Winter and Trail-Terrain T/A are level at 71.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 100 reviews
Best test result: #8 of 8 in 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre 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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70
Dry
Trail-Terrain T/A +373Why this score
Source gForce Winter Trail-Terrain T/A Reviews found online 72 76 -
73
Wet
gForce Winter +469Why this score
Source gForce Winter Trail-Terrain T/A Reviews found online 75 69 -
76
Snow
Trail-Terrain T/A +177Why this score
Source gForce Winter Trail-Terrain T/A Reviews found online 80 82 -
71
Comfort
gForce Winter +269Why this score
Source gForce Winter Trail-Terrain T/A Reviews found online 73 69 -
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Noise
No comparison68Why this score
Source gForce Winter Trail-Terrain T/A Reviews found online – 70 -
68
Treadwear
Trail-Terrain T/A +371Why this score
Source gForce Winter Trail-Terrain T/A Reviews found online 70 75 -
72
Handling
gForce Winter +369Why this score
Source gForce Winter Trail-Terrain T/A Reviews found online 72 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter | BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 71 |
| Dry | 70 | 73 |
| Wet | 73 | 69 |
| Snow | 76 | 77 |
| Comfort | 71 | 69 |
| Noise | – | 68 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 71 |
| Handling | 72 | 69 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
gForce Winter
71
/ 100
Trail-Terrain T/A
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 | gForce Winter | Trail-Terrain T/A | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 5% #19/42 · 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test | 13% #8/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | −7.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A gForce Winter
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in snow and icy conditions
- High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors
- Strong performance in cold, wet, and slushy environments
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback and a 'wobbly' feel on dry pavement
- Increased noise levels reported by some users
- Inconsistent long-term durability, with reports of premature deformation or wear
Tire B Trail-Terrain T/A
Pros
- Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain tire
- Excellent traction and predictability in snow and winter conditions
- Good ride comfort and smoothness on paved roads
Cons
- Some users report poor wet weather traction and rear-wheel slippage
- A minority of reviewers noted high noise levels on paved tarmac
- Concerns regarding longevity with some users experiencing faster tread wear
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich gForce Winter | B · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 4 | 50 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 16″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11 - 13/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 660 A A - B |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
BFGoodrich gForce Winter
71
/ 100
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A
Too close to call: BFGoodrich gForce Winter and BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich gForce Winter is stronger on wet and handling. BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A is stronger on dry and treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 73 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 72 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A scores 73 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A scores 71 vs 68 on treadwear.
Tire A · BFGoodrich gForce Winter
Tire B · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A
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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.