Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 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 1 + 18 road tests and 21 + 30 owner reviews. How we score
g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 81–68
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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.
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73
Dry
Blizzak WS90 +370Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 11 tests 85 63 Reviews found online 55 81 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 85 + 40% × 55.1 = 73
g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 63.5 + 40% × 80.8 = 70
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67
Wet
g-Force Winter 2 +2087Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 18 tests 65 86 Reviews found online 69 89 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 69 = 67
g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 85.7 + 40% × 88.7 = 87
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73
Snow
g-Force Winter 2 +1689Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 18 tests 69 94 Reviews found online 79 82 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 69.1 + 40% × 79.2 = 73
g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 94.1 + 40% × 82.4 = 89
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61
Comfort
g-Force Winter 2 +1980Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 68 70 Reviews found online 56 86 Blizzak WS90: 40% × 68.5 + 60% × 56 = 61
g-Force Winter 2: 40% × 70.2 + 60% × 85.7 = 80
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63
Noise
g-Force Winter 2 +1477Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 11 tests 70 83 Reviews found online 52 ≈ 67 (est.) Blizzak WS90: 60% × 70.5 + 40% × 51.7 = 63
g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 77
No owner ratings of noise for 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.
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61
Treadwear
g-Force Winter 2 +1576Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 9 tests ≈ 63 (est.) 72 Reviews found online 58 82 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 57.8 = 61
g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 71.8 + 40% × 81.6 = 76
No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak WS90. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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62
Handling (owners)
g-Force Winter 2 +2385Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 g-Force Winter 2 Reviews found online 62 85 -
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Efficiency
No comparison61Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 11 tests – 61
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 |
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| Relative Score | 68 | 81 |
| Dry | 73 | 70 |
| Wet | 67 | 87 |
| Snow | 73 | 89 |
| Comfort | 61 | 80 |
| Noise | 63 | 77 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 62 | 85 |
| Efficiency | – | 61 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
81
/ 100
g-Force Winter 2
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.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak WS90 | g-Force Winter 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 93% #12/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 79% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 91% #16/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 81% #9/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 96% #16/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 100% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 89% #11/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 70% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 99% #2/31 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 85% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 94% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 91% #6/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | #8/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak WS90
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | 75 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 35 | 35 |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
81
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better handling, wet and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 85 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 87 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 80 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 89 vs 73 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
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Blizzak WS90 or g-Force Winter 2?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak WS90 or g-Force Winter 2?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 87 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak WS90 or g-Force Winter 2?
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, 73 vs 70 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak WS90 or g-Force Winter 2?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 89 vs 73 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Blizzak WS90 or g-Force Winter 2?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 77 vs 63 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak WS90 or g-Force Winter 2?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 80 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak WS90 or g-Force Winter 2?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 76 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