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BFGoodrich gForce Winter vs Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 — 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 0 + 0 road tests and 20 + 36 owner reviews. How we score

gForce Winter leads, 75–72 Narrow edge

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Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 73

    Dry

    gForce Winter +6
    67
    Why this score
    SourcegForce WinterBlizzak DM-V2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7667

    gForce Winter: 60% × 71.3 (est.) + 40% × 76.2 = 73

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 67.5 (est.) + 40% × 66.8 = 67

    No road tests of dry for gForce Winter. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 77

    Wet

    gForce Winter +2
    75
    Why this score
    SourcegForce WinterBlizzak DM-V2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 75 (est.)≈ 74 (est.)
    Reviews found online7977

    gForce Winter: 60% × 75.3 (est.) + 40% × 79.1 = 77

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 74.2 (est.) + 40% × 77.1 = 75

    No road tests of wet for gForce Winter. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 77

    Snow

    Blizzak DM-V2 +2
    79
    Why this score
    SourcegForce WinterBlizzak DM-V2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 74 (est.)≈ 75 (est.)
    Reviews found online8285

    gForce Winter: 60% × 74.3 (est.) + 40% × 82.3 = 77

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 75.1 (est.) + 40% × 85 = 79

    No road tests of snow for gForce Winter. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 74

    Comfort

    gForce Winter +5
    69
    Why this score
    SourcegForce WinterBlizzak DM-V2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online7669

    gForce Winter: 40% × 70.1 (est.) + 60% × 75.8 = 74

    Blizzak DM-V2: 40% × 68.8 (est.) + 60% × 69.4 = 69

    No road tests of comfort for gForce Winter. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    68
    Why this score
    SourcegForce WinterBlizzak DM-V2
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online–70

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 69.5 = 68

    No road tests of noise for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 72

    Treadwear

    gForce Winter +11
    61
    Why this score
    SourcegForce WinterBlizzak DM-V2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online7558

    gForce Winter: 60% × 69.6 (est.) + 40% × 75.1 = 72

    Blizzak DM-V2: 60% × 63.3 (est.) + 40% × 57.6 = 61

    No road tests of treadwear for gForce Winter. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak DM-V2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 76

    Handling (owners)

    gForce Winter +1
    75
    Why this score
    SourcegForce WinterBlizzak DM-V2
    Reviews found online7675
Scores at a glance
CategoryBFGoodrich gForce WinterBridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
Relative Score 75 72
Dry 73 67
Wet 77 75
Snow 77 79
Comfort 74 69
Noise – 68
Treadwear 72 61
Handling (owners) 76 75

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Recomputed
Headline score
± 8

gForce Winter

± 7

Blizzak DM-V2

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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.

DisciplineCategorygForce WinterBlizzak DM-V2ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #13/13 2016 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/45 R17 #5/8 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires – 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
All owner themes in the gForce Winter review

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
All owner themes in the Blizzak DM-V2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich gForce Winter B · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available473
Rim diameters13″ – 16″15″ – 22″
Tread depth—13/32″
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—44 psi
Sizes in common00

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich gForce Winter

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2

Narrow edge: BFGoodrich gForce Winter — better treadwear, dry and comfort. Where the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 72 vs 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 73 vs 67 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 74 vs 69 on comfort.

Tire A · BFGoodrich gForce Winter
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gForce Winter or Blizzak DM-V2?

Which is better in the wet, gForce Winter or Blizzak DM-V2?

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 75 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, gForce Winter or Blizzak DM-V2?

BFGoodrich gForce Winter, 73 vs 67 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, gForce Winter or Blizzak DM-V2?

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 79 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, gForce Winter or Blizzak DM-V2?

BFGoodrich gForce Winter, 74 vs 69 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, gForce Winter or Blizzak DM-V2?

BFGoodrich gForce Winter, 72 vs 61 on our treadwear 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