Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, BFGoodrich winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 has a better rating of 82% compared to 67% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 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 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Observe S944 and the G-FORCE WINTER 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Observe S944 is made in Japan and G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made in Romania/Poland.