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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S vs Firestone Firehawk GT — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S

Ultra High Performance All Season tire

BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S tread pattern
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
84/100
710 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
84
Snow
69
Comfort
87
Noise
–
Treadwear
81
Handling
90

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Firestone Firehawk GT tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
40/100
Owner ratings
Dry
79
Wet
68
Snow
47
Comfort
60
Noise
55
Treadwear
58
Handling
78

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S — better comfort, treadwear and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) g-Force COMP-2 A/S leads by 11
A — BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
90
B — Firestone Firehawk GT
79
Why this score
Sourceg-Force COMP-2 A/SFirehawk GT
Professional tests (TWG score) 88 –
Tire Rack owners – 79
Tyre Reviews owners 100 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) g-Force COMP-2 A/S leads by 16
A — BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
84
B — Firestone Firehawk GT
68
Why this score
Sourceg-Force COMP-2 A/SFirehawk GT
Professional tests (TWG score) 81 –
Tire Rack owners – 68
Tyre Reviews owners 80 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) g-Force COMP-2 A/S leads by 22
A — BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
69
B — Firestone Firehawk GT
47
Why this score
Sourceg-Force COMP-2 A/SFirehawk GT
Tire Rack owners – 46

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) g-Force COMP-2 A/S leads by 27
A — BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
87
B — Firestone Firehawk GT
60
Why this score
Sourceg-Force COMP-2 A/SFirehawk GT
Professional tests (TWG score) 89 –
Tire Rack owners – 61
Tyre Reviews owners 90 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
–
B — Firestone Firehawk GT
55

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) g-Force COMP-2 A/S leads by 23
A — BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
81
B — Firestone Firehawk GT
58
Why this score
Sourceg-Force COMP-2 A/SFirehawk GT
Tire Rack owners – 57
Tyre Reviews owners 50 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) g-Force COMP-2 A/S leads by 12
A — BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
90
B — Firestone Firehawk GT
78
Why this score
Sourceg-Force COMP-2 A/SFirehawk GT
Tyre Reviews owners 90 –

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S vs Firestone Firehawk GT: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/SFirestone Firehawk GT
Relative Score 83 65
Dry 90 79
Wet 84 68
Snow 69 47
Comfort 87 60
Noise – 55
Treadwear 81 58
Handling 90 78

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S

The BFGoodrich G-Force COMP-2 A/S is widely regarded as a high-performance, value-oriented tire that excels in wet and dry traction, often outperforming more expensive OEM options. While users frequently praise its aggressive handling and confidence-inspiring grip, a significant portion of the feedback highlights concerns regarding road noise and shorter-than-expected tread life.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry traction that inspires driver confidence.
  • High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors.
  • Responsive steering and stable cornering capabilities.
  • Aggressive, sporty aesthetic that many owners appreciate.

Cons

  • Noticeable road noise, often described as a 'hum' or 'growl' that increases with wear.
  • Tread life often falls short of expectations, with many users reporting premature wear.
  • Tendency to develop vibrations or balance issues over time.
  • Limited performance in deep snow or icy conditions despite being marketed as all-season.

Observations

  • Owners of heavier vehicles or those with high-horsepower RWD platforms (e.g., Dodge Charger, Mustang) report excellent grip but note faster rear tire wear.
  • Users transitioning from run-flat tires to these standard tires consistently report a significant improvement in ride comfort and noise reduction.
  • Drivers of smaller, lighter cars (e.g., Miata, Civic) appreciate the handling improvements but sometimes find the tire's sidewall stiffness to be a trade-off for ride harshness.
Tire B Firestone Firehawk GT

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S B · Firestone Firehawk GT
CategoryUltra High Performance All Season tire—
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Tread depth9 - 10/32″—
UTQG400 AA A—
Treadwear warranty45,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

Firestone

Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S — better comfort, treadwear and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S scores 87 vs 60 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S scores 81 vs 58 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S scores 69 vs 47 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S scores 84 vs 68 on wet.

Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
Tire B · Firestone Firehawk GT

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.