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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 60 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
92%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Safety
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
97%
Dry handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Dry steering response
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Dry handling - objective
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
83%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Wet braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Wet handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
Wet safety
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
85%
Wet handling - objective
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
73%
Snow
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Snow braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Snow handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
98%
Snow traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Snow cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Lateral guidance on snow
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Snow handling - objective
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Ice
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Ice braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
98%
Ice lateral guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
97%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
97%
Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Interior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Price/value
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Price
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 13 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023205/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
Használtautó.huHasználtautó.hu
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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