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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
gForce Winter leads, 72–71 Narrow edge
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Tests 75 · 18 tests Owners 67 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 8 in 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 (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 Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 72 63 -
73
Wet
Cinturato Winter 2 +1083Why this score
Source gForce Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 90 Reviews found online 75 74 -
76
Snow
gForce Winter +274Why this score
Source gForce Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 80 72 -
71
Comfort
gForce Winter +170Why this score
Source gForce Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 73 62 -
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Noise
No comparison61Why this score
Source gForce Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 57 -
68
Treadwear
gForce Winter +464Why this score
Source gForce Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 67 Reviews found online 70 60 -
72
Handling
gForce Winter +963Why this score
Source gForce Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Reviews found online 72 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 71 |
| Dry | 70 | 69 |
| Wet | 73 | 83 |
| Snow | 76 | 74 |
| Comfort | 71 | 70 |
| Noise | – | 61 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 64 |
| Handling | 72 | 63 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
gForce Winter
71
/ 100
Cinturato Winter 2
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 | Cinturato Winter 2 | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 5% #19/42 · 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test | 14% #7/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | −9.0 | 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 Cinturato Winter 2
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in wet and snowy conditions
- Strong braking performance on dry surfaces
- High level of subjective road feedback and handling security
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and concerns regarding overall tire longevity
- Less precise handling and feedback compared to sportier winter tires
- Increased road noise and fuel consumption noted by some users
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich gForce Winter | B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 4 | 41 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 16″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
BFGoodrich gForce Winter
71
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Too close to call: BFGoodrich gForce Winter and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich gForce Winter is stronger on handling and treadwear. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is stronger on wet.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scores 83 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 72 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 68 vs 64 on treadwear.
Tire A · BFGoodrich gForce Winter
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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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.