Tests 75 · 18 tests Owners 67 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 8 in 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 (overall ranking)
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
gForce Winter leads, 72–71 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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69
Dry
gForce Winter +170Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 gForce Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 63 72 -
83
Wet
Cinturato Winter 2 +1073Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 gForce Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 90 – Reviews found online 74 75 -
74
Snow
gForce Winter +276Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 gForce Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 76 – Reviews found online 72 80 -
70
Comfort
gForce Winter +171Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 gForce Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 62 73 -
61
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 gForce Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 57 – -
64
Treadwear
gForce Winter +468Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 gForce Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 67 – Reviews found online 60 70 -
63
Handling
gForce Winter +972Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 gForce Winter Reviews found online 63 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 72 |
| Dry | 69 | 70 |
| Wet | 83 | 73 |
| Snow | 74 | 76 |
| Comfort | 70 | 71 |
| Noise | 61 | – |
| Treadwear | 64 | 68 |
| Handling | 63 | 72 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Cinturato Winter 2
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 | Cinturato Winter 2 | gForce Winter | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 5% #19/42 · 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test | +9.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
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 · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | B · BFGoodrich gForce Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 41 | 4 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 13″ – 16″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72
/ 100
BFGoodrich gForce Winter
Too close to call: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 and BFGoodrich gForce Winter are within 2 points overall. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is stronger on wet. BFGoodrich gForce Winter is stronger on handling and treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scores 83 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 72 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich gForce Winter scores 68 vs 64 on treadwear.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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.