Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 28 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 2 in 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 (overall ranking)
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Kumho WinterCraft WP72 vs BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 79–69
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Tests 78 · 18 tests Owners 80 · 30 reviews
Best test result: #8 of 10 in 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 (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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65
Dry
g-Force Winter 2 +469Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 64 Reviews found online 63 78 -
73
Wet
g-Force Winter 2 +1184Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 85 Reviews found online 74 84 -
72
Snow
g-Force Winter 2 +1688Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 93 Reviews found online 74 82 -
68
Comfort
g-Force Winter 2 +775Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 66 82 -
66
Noise
g-Force Winter 2 +1076Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 82 Reviews found online 65 – -
69
Treadwear
g-Force Winter 2 +473Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 71 76 -
65
Handling
g-Force Winter 2 +1782Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 g-Force Winter 2 Reviews found online 65 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho WinterCraft WP72 | BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 79 |
| Dry | 65 | 69 |
| Wet | 73 | 84 |
| Snow | 72 | 88 |
| Comfort | 68 | 75 |
| Noise | 66 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 73 |
| Handling | 65 | 82 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
WinterCraft WP72
79
/ 100
g-Force Winter 2
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 | WinterCraft WP72 | g-Force Winter 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/2 · 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 | 36% #8/10 · 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 | +13.6 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterCraft WP72
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in snow, slush, and deep snow conditions
- Great value and budget-friendly pricing compared to tier-one premium brands
- Surprisingly low noise levels and high comfort for a winter tire
Cons
- Some users reported vague high-speed handling or a 'jelly' sidewall feel at speeds over 50-60 mph
- A few mentions of increased noise compared to standard all-season tires
- Potential for flat-spotting due to nylon cord construction, making balancing difficult for some
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 · Kumho WinterCraft WP72 | B · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 25 | 75 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 21″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP72
79
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better handling, snow and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 82 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 88 vs 72 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 84 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 76 vs 66 on noise.
Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
Tire B · BFGoodrich g-Force 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.