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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ vs. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (2026)

4 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, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than BFGoodrich (75%). The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the UltraGrip 9+ and the G-FORCE WINTER 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Number of tests
7
23
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
4.7
6.7
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
37
109

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
71%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
71%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
88%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
68%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
73%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
82%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
92%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
66%
Dry Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
72%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
70%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
73%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
70%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
65%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
70%
Dry Lane Change
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
80%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
60%
Dry Steering Reaction
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
70%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
80%
Snow Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
89%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
83%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
87%
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
74%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
Ice Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
78%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Ice Braking Abs
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
87%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
78%
Ice Lateral Guidance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
80%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
81%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
72%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
Noise Interior
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
76%
Ride Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
88%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
78%
Economy
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
78%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
62%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
77%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
53%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
71%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2021195/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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