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Comparison: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 vs. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, BFGoodrich winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Pirelli (71%). The first tyre test of BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 225/40 R18 test, where both the G-FORCE WINTER 2 and the Winter Sottozero 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 (60%) of the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 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 Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy.

#	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 /81%	Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 /0%

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Segment

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Premium

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 91

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 25

Number of tests

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 27x

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 23x

Best position in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 1.

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 2.

Worst position in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 13.

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 19.

Average position in tests

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 6.65

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 8.07

Year of the last test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 2025

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 2021

Best rating in test

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Exemplary

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Very good

Worst rating in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Good

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Still recommended

Dry

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

76%

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

70%

Dry braking

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 79%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 73%

Dry handling

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 72%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 66%

Wet

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

74%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

68%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 80%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 67%

Wet braking

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 73%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 65%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 86%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 71%

Wet handling

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 70%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 62%

Wet circle cornering

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 69%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 65%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 B

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 B

Snow

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

90%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

70%

Snow traction

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 90%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 65%

Snow braking

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 91%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 71%

Snow handling

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 89%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 70%

Snow cornering

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 89%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 72%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

83%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

70%

Exterior noise

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 88%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 72%

Comfort

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 78%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 68%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 ?

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

80%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

68%

Rolling resistance

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 83%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 81%

Mileage

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 82%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 67%

Price/value

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 78%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 55%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 C

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 E

Ice

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

80.5%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

73.8%

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Mutual Tests Available

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2-	1-
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2-	2-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	2+	2+
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2	2-	2
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