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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO vs BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — 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 3 + 18 road tests and 3 + 30 owner reviews. How we score

g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 81–69

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
Tire ABridgestone

Blizzak LM001 EVO

Winter

± 7

Tests 69 · 3 tests Owners 68 · 3 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Tire BBFGoodrich

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)

Category by category

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

  1. 67

    Dry

    g-Force Winter 2 +3
    70
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001 EVOg-Force Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 11 tests6663
    Reviews found online6881
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–194%95%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–098%97%

    Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 65.8 + 40% × 68.1 = 67

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

  2. 80

    Wet

    g-Force Winter 2 +7
    87
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001 EVOg-Force Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 18 tests8286
    Reviews found online7589
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–197%100%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%92%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%95%

    Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 82.3 + 40% × 75.3 = 80

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

  3. 57

    Snow

    g-Force Winter 2 +32
    89
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001 EVOg-Force Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 18 tests5394
    Reviews found online6382
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–190%100%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–197%99%

    Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 53.1 + 40% × 63.3 = 57

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

  4. 69

    Comfort

    g-Force Winter 2 +11
    80
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001 EVOg-Force Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 69 (est.)70
    Reviews found online6986

    Blizzak LM001 EVO: 40% × 69.1 (est.) + 60% × 68.7 = 69

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

    No road tests of comfort for Blizzak LM001 EVO. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 77

    Noise

    Level
    77
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001 EVOg-Force Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 11 tests8483
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%99%

    Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 83.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 77

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

    No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak LM001 EVO or g-Force Winter 2. 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. 69

    Treadwear

    g-Force Winter 2 +7
    76
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001 EVOg-Force Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 9 tests7272
    Reviews found online6582
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–083%80%

    Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 65.1 = 69

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

  7. 70

    Handling (owners)

    g-Force Winter 2 +15
    85
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001 EVOg-Force Winter 2
    Reviews found online7085
  8. 73

    Efficiency

    Blizzak LM001 EVO +12
    61
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001 EVOg-Force Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 11 tests7361
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–188%89%
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVOBFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Relative Score 69 81
Dry 67 70
Wet 80 87
Snow 57 89
Comfort 69 80
Noise 77 77
Treadwear 69 76
Handling (owners) 70 85
Efficiency 73 61

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Blizzak LM001 EVO

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g-Force Winter 2

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.

In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO finished ahead 0 times and BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 2 times.

DisciplineCategoryBlizzak LM001 EVOg-Force Winter 2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 94% 95% −1.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Dry Handling Dry 98% 97% +1.3 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 97% 100% −2.8 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Wet Braking Wet 99% 92% +7.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Wet Handling Wet 99% 95% +3.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Snow Braking Snow 90% 100% −9.8 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Snow Handling Snow 97% 99% −2.6 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Noise Noise 100% 99% +1.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Wear Treadwear 83% 80% +3.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 88% 89% −0.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #10/20 #9/20 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Value Cost 59% 61% −2.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #8/20 #6/20 – 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Blizzak LM001 EVO

Pros

  • Superb wet braking and performance in cold, wet conditions
  • Sharp and responsive steering feel
  • Very quiet operation when new

Cons

  • Fast tread wear, particularly in dry and warmer conditions
  • Below average snow performance and limited resistance to aquaplaning
  • Increased tire noise inside the cabin as the tire ages
All owner themes in the Blizzak LM001 EVO review

Tire B 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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO B · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available575
Rim diameters15″ – 17″14″ – 20″
Sizes in common55

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2

Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better snow, handling and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO if efficiency matters most to you.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 89 vs 57 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 85 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO scores 73 vs 61 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 80 vs 69 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
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Tire B · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
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Blizzak LM001 EVO or g-Force Winter 2?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM001 EVO or g-Force Winter 2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 87 vs 80 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM001 EVO or g-Force Winter 2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 70 vs 67 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM001 EVO or g-Force Winter 2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 89 vs 57 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Blizzak LM001 EVO or g-Force Winter 2?

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

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM001 EVO or g-Force Winter 2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 80 vs 69 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM001 EVO or g-Force Winter 2?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 76 vs 69 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Blizzak LM001 EVO or g-Force Winter 2?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO, 73 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