65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
1 owner review
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Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich g-Force R1 vs Toyo R1R — Compared (May 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.
VS
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
33 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Toyo R1R — better wet and comfort. Pick the BFGoodrich g-Force R1 if treadwear, handling and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 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
Score (0–100)
g-Force R1 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | g-Force R1 | R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 95 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
R1R leads by 52
Why this score
| Source | g-Force R1 | R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 82 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
R1R leads by 42
Why this score
| Source | g-Force R1 | R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 72 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
g-Force R1 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | g-Force R1 | R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 62 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
g-Force R1 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | g-Force R1 | R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force R1 | Toyo R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 78 |
| Dry | 100 | 95 |
| Wet | 30 | 82 |
| Comfort | 30 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 62 |
| Handling | 100 | 90 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich g-Force R1 is highly regarded by track enthusiasts as a significant performance upgrade over competitors like the Nitto NT-01. Users report exceptional confidence and stability, noting a substantial reduction in understeer and improved grip during high-speed cornering and braking.
Pros
- Superior cornering stability and reduced understeer
- High levels of mechanical grip during braking and cornering
- Predictable and gradual breakaway characteristics
- Significant performance improvement over comparable R-compound tires
Cons
- Susceptible to overheating when pushed at extreme limits (9+/10 intensity)
- Limited longevity typical of dedicated track-focused rubber
Observations
- Users transitioning from other R-compound tires report a noticeable increase in confidence and stability on track-focused setups.
The Toyo R1R is highly regarded by enthusiasts as a high-performance tire that bridges the gap between street and track use, offering exceptional dry grip and surprising wet-weather capability. While users praise its predictable handling and confidence-inspiring feedback, the soft compound results in rapid tread wear and a tendency to overheat during extended track sessions.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- Predictable handling and communicative steering feedback
- Strong wet-weather performance for a performance-oriented tire
- Quick warm-up time ideal for sprinting and spirited street driving
Cons
- Rapid tread wear due to soft compound
- Prone to overheating and 'greasy' performance during prolonged track use
- Increased road noise compared to standard street tires
- Susceptibility to hydroplaning in deep standing water
Observations
- Lightweight vehicles (e.g., Miata, Lotus Europa, S16) report the best balance of handling and longevity.
- Front-wheel-drive users note significant improvements in traction and power delivery, though front tires wear noticeably faster than rears.
- Users with stiffly sprung or stripped-out cars report a noticeable increase in road noise and sensitivity to road imperfections.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force R1 | B · Toyo R1R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Trackday and Competition Summer tire | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
BFGoodrich
78
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Toyo R1R — better wet and comfort. Pick the BFGoodrich g-Force R1 if treadwear, handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Toyo R1R scores 82 vs 30 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo R1R scores 72 vs 30 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich g-Force R1 scores 80 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force R1 scores 100 vs 90 on handling.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force R1
Tire B · Toyo R1R
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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.