87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
710 owner reviews
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Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 vs Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 — 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.
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93
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
93/100
2,090 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. 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
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport PS2 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Sport COMP-2 | Pilot Sport PS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 93 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport PS2 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Sport COMP-2 | Pilot Sport PS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 87 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport PS2 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Sport COMP-2 | Pilot Sport PS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 85 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport PS2 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Sport COMP-2 | Pilot Sport PS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport PS2 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Sport COMP-2 | Pilot Sport PS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 87 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 | Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 87 | 93 |
| Dry | 93 | 96 |
| Wet | 89 | 93 |
| Snow | 69 | – |
| Comfort | 83 | 93 |
| Noise | – | 92 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 90 |
| Handling | 90 | 95 |
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Headline score
87
/ 100
Tire A
93
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich g-Force Sport Comp-2 is widely regarded as a high-performance, budget-friendly tire that excels in wet and dry traction, often outperforming more expensive OEM options. While users praise its cornering stability and steering responsiveness, the consensus notes significant trade-offs regarding road noise and tread longevity. It is frequently cited as a 'driver's tire' that provides excellent value for those prioritizing handling over a quiet, long-lasting ride.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- High level of steering responsiveness and cornering stability
- Excellent value for the price point
- Aggressive, sporty aesthetic
Cons
- Noticeable and sometimes intrusive road noise
- Faster-than-average tread wear
- Tendency to become louder as the tread wears down
- Occasional difficulty with balancing and vibration issues
Observations
- Users with heavy or high-horsepower vehicles (e.g., Chargers, Mustangs) report excellent grip but note that aggressive driving significantly accelerates tread wear.
- Owners of luxury or touring-focused vehicles often report that the tire's noise levels are more apparent compared to OEM touring tires.
- Drivers of smaller, lightweight cars (e.g., Miata, Civic) appreciate the steering precision, though some note the stiffer sidewalls can feel harsh on rough roads.
The Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 is widely regarded as a benchmark high-performance summer tire, praised for its exceptional dry grip, steering precision, and confidence-inspiring wet weather performance. While many users laud its ability to transform vehicle handling, some note that its performance characteristics, particularly in the wet, have been surpassed by newer tire generations, and its rapid tread wear remains a common point of contention.
Pros
- Exceptional dry pavement grip and handling precision
- Strong, confidence-inspiring wet weather performance
- Excellent steering feedback and linear response
- Significant improvement in ride comfort and noise levels compared to OEM run-flat tires
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, particularly on high-torque or rear-wheel-drive vehicles
- High price point relative to competitors
- Performance degradation in near-freezing or snowy conditions
- Occasional reports of increased road noise as the tire ages
Observations
- Owners of vehicles previously equipped with run-flat tires (notably BMW and performance sedans) report a dramatic improvement in ride quality and cabin noise after switching to the PS2.
- High-horsepower and sports car owners frequently note that while the tire offers 'biblical' grip, the rear tires often require replacement significantly sooner than the fronts due to the soft compound.
- Porsche owners specifically highlight the benefits of 'N-spec' variants, noting they are optimized for the vehicle's chassis and provide superior warm-up characteristics.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | High Performance Summer tire | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 340 AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
87
/ 100
BFGoodrich
93
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 scores 93 vs 83 on comfort.
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You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 scores 90 vs 81 on treadwear.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 scores 95 vs 90 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 scores 93 vs 89 on wet.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
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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.