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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.

Test Profile

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Number of tests
23
21
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
6.7
7.1
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
109
72

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 44 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
97%
Dry braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
98%
Dry driving behavior
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
99%
Safety
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
98%
Dry handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
89%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
95%
Dry handling - objective
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
100%
Dry lane changing
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
90%
Dry steering response
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
100%
Wet
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
95%
Wet braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
97%
Wet handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
98%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
98%
Wet handling - objective
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
100%
Wet circle cornering
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
98%
Snow
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
95%
Snow braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
97%
Snow handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
99%
Snow traction
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
98%
Snow handling - objective
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
100%
Snow cornering
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
82%
Ice
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
99%
Ice braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
99%
Ice lateral guidance
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
99%
Comfort
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
95%
Exterior noise
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
96%
Comfort
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
97%
Interior noise
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
89%
Noise/Komfort
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
97%
Costs
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
93%
Rolling resistance
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
92%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
85%
Mileage
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
95%
Price/value
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
95%
Fuel efficiency
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
95%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
Használtautó.huHasználtautó.hu
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2017225/50 R17View

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