Comparison: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 vs. Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than BFGoodrich (75%). The first tyre test of BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the G-FORCE WINTER 2 and the Winter i*cept RS2 W452 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 has B wet grip rating, whereas 90% of Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made in Romania/Poland and Winter i*cept RS2 W452 is made in Korea.