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

6 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the G-FORCE WINTER 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy and G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made in Romania/Poland.

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
72%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
65%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
69%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
63%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
87%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
77%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
56%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
68%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
58%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
70%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
54%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
65%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
88%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
86%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
86%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
86%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
78%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
77%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
77%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
76%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
69%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
69%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
68%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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