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Comparison: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

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, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than BFGoodrich (75%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 81% of the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2. The first tyre test of BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the G-FORCE WINTER 2 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 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 (54%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 also have B wet ratings. We also know where G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made - Romania/Poland.

#	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 /81%	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 /95%

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Segment

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Premium

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 265

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 91

Number of tests

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 24x

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 23x

Best position in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 1.

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 1.

Worst position in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 9.

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 13.

Average position in tests

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 2.67

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 6.65

Year of the last test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 2025

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 2025

Best rating in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Test winner

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Very good

Worst rating in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Good

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

85%

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

71%

Wet braking

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 82%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 62%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 87%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 81%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 90%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 82%

Wet handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 87%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 68%

Wet circle cornering

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 84%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 62%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 B

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 B

Dry

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

73%

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

68%

Dry braking

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 77%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 69%

Dry handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 73%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 67%

Snow

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

90%

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

78%

Snow traction

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 90%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 81%

Snow braking

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 94%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 78%

Snow handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 83%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 83%

Snow cornering

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 89%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 75%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

80%

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

73%

Exterior noise

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 79%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 76%

Comfort

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 83%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 74%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 ?

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

78%

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

70%

Rolling resistance

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 73%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 73%

Mileage

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 93%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 68%

Price/value

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 68%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 68%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 C

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 E

Ice

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

80.5%

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

0%

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These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1–	1
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 Rating: Good	3	2–	1	2+
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Good	2	2	2	1
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Snow
Best values in test	32.6	27.1
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	36.0	27.3
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	32.6	28.5
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Rating: Good	2	2-	2	2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Exemplary	2	2+	1	2+
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	37.5	29.4
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	36.9	29.4
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Rating: Good	2	2-	1-	2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+	1-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	35,2	29,3
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	33,9	30,1
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