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Comparison: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4 (2026)

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, BFGoodrich winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Firestone (63%). In this particular case, the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 has a better rating of 82% compared to 63% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the G-FORCE WINTER 2 and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Winterhawk 4 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made in Romania/Poland and Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
23
19
Best position
#1
#5
Average position
6.7
10.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
109
102

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 60 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
92%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Dry braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Dry driving behavior
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Safety
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
97%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Dry handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Dry handling - objective
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Dry lane changing
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
83%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Dry steering response
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
Wet
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Wet braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Wet handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
92%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Wet handling - objective
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%
Wet safety
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Wet circle cornering
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Snow
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
Snow braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Snow handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
98%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Snow traction
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
Snow handling - objective
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Snow cornering
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Ice
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Ice braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
98%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Ice lateral guidance
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
97%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Exterior noise
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
97%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Comfort
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Interior noise
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Costs
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Rolling resistance
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Mileage
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Price/value
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Price
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 13 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023205/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
Használtautó.huHasználtautó.hu
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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