Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
gForce Winter leads, 72–68 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #19 of 42 in 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test (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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72
Dry
Blizzak WS90 +270Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 gForce Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 84 – Reviews found online 54 72 -
67
Wet
gForce Winter +673Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 gForce Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 65 – Reviews found online 69 75 -
73
Snow
gForce Winter +376Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 gForce Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 78 80 -
64
Comfort
gForce Winter +771Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 gForce Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 68 – Reviews found online 59 73 -
64
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 gForce Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 55 – -
62
Treadwear
gForce Winter +668Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 gForce Winter Reviews found online 60 70 -
63
Handling
gForce Winter +972Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 gForce Winter Reviews found online 63 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 72 |
| Dry | 72 | 70 |
| Wet | 67 | 73 |
| Snow | 73 | 76 |
| Comfort | 64 | 71 |
| Noise | 64 | – |
| Treadwear | 62 | 68 |
| Handling | 63 | 72 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
72
/ 100
gForce Winter
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 | Blizzak WS90 | gForce Winter | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | 5% #19/42 · 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test | +94.7 | 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 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · BFGoodrich gForce Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | 4 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 13″ – 16″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
72
/ 100
BFGoodrich gForce Winter
Winner: BFGoodrich gForce Winter — better handling, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 72 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 71 vs 64 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 73 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 68 vs 62 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · BFGoodrich gForce Winter
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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.