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 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: gForce Winter and Blizzak DM-V2 are level at 72.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 35 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 8 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires (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
gForce Winter +169Why this score
Source gForce Winter Blizzak DM-V2 Reviews found online 72 69 -
73
Wet
Blizzak DM-V2 +376Why this score
Source gForce Winter Blizzak DM-V2 Reviews found online 75 78 -
76
Snow
Blizzak DM-V2 +379Why this score
Source gForce Winter Blizzak DM-V2 Reviews found online 80 85 -
71
Comfort
Level71Why this score
Source gForce Winter Blizzak DM-V2 Reviews found online 73 72 -
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Noise
No comparison68Why this score
Source gForce Winter Blizzak DM-V2 Reviews found online – 71 -
68
Treadwear
gForce Winter +563Why this score
Source gForce Winter Blizzak DM-V2 Reviews found online 70 62 -
72
Handling
Blizzak DM-V2 +577Why this score
Source gForce Winter Blizzak DM-V2 Reviews found online 72 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter | Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 72 |
| Dry | 70 | 69 |
| Wet | 73 | 76 |
| Snow | 76 | 79 |
| Comfort | 71 | 71 |
| Noise | – | 68 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 63 |
| Handling | 72 | 77 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
gForce Winter
72
/ 100
Blizzak DM-V2
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 | Blizzak DM-V2 | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 5% #19/42 · 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test | 43% #5/8 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires | −37.6 | 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 Blizzak DM-V2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and braking performance on snow and ice
- High level of driver confidence in severe winter weather
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Faster tread wear compared to all-season tires
- Performance degrades if left on the vehicle during warmer spring/summer months
- Potential for reduced wet-weather grip as the tire wears down
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich gForce Winter | B · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 4 | 73 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 16″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 13/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
BFGoodrich gForce Winter
72
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
Too close to call: BFGoodrich gForce Winter and Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich gForce Winter is stronger on treadwear. Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 is stronger on handling, wet and snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 68 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 77 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 76 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 79 vs 76 on snow.
Tire A · BFGoodrich gForce Winter
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
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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.