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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 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, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than BFGoodrich (75%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 82% of the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance+ and the G-FORCE WINTER 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Number of tests
23
23
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.3
6.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
185
109

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 50 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
92%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
89%
Dry handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
93%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
88%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
93%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Dry driving behavior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Safety
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
98%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
92%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Wet handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
83%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Snow handling - objective
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Ice
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Ice braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
98%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
92%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2023205/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Winter
2020225/50 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2020225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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