Tests 77 · 18 tests Owners 81 · 29 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 45 in 2017 50 Winter Tyre Shoot Out (overall ranking)
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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP71 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
g-Force Winter 2 is ahead, 79–61
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Tests 72 · 6 tests Owners 50 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 20 in 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
g-Force Winter 2 +1656Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 67 66 Reviews found online 79 41 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) 97% 97% -
86
Wet
g-Force Winter 2 +1967Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 86 78 Reviews found online 86 52 Wet Braking (% of best) 92% 94% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 94% -
86
Snow
g-Force Winter 2 +1670Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 89 73 Reviews found online 81 66 Snow Braking (% of best) 99% 99% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 98% -
75
Comfort
g-Force Winter 2 +2154Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 82 40 -
75
Noise
g-Force Winter 2 +174Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 81 78 -
74
Treadwear
g-Force Winter 2 +1064Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 69 Reviews found online 77 56 -
83
Handling
g-Force Winter 2 +3944Why this score
Source g-Force Winter 2 WinterCraft WP71 Reviews found online 83 44
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 61 |
| Dry | 72 | 56 |
| Wet | 86 | 67 |
| Snow | 86 | 70 |
| Comfort | 75 | 54 |
| Noise | 75 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 64 |
| Handling | 83 | 44 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
g-Force Winter 2
61
/ 100
WinterCraft WP71
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | g-Force Winter 2 | WinterCraft WP71 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #18/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −3.2 | Same test |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #20/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #9/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | −0.4 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 89% #11/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 79% #10/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | +10.1 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #4/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #4/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 64% #18/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 85% #3/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −21.4 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 61% #9/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 82% #4/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −20.7 | Same test |
| Wear | Other | 80% #7/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 88% #5/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −7.8 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/45 · 2017 50 Winter Tyre Shoot Out | 14% #7/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +85.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #2/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #8/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | +2.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #7/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | 89% #8/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +4.8 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #14/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 0% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 92% #12/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #4/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | −2.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #11/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 94% #7/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A g-Force Winter 2
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip in deep snow and on ice
- Strong performance in wet conditions with effective water evacuation
- High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Lack of on-center steering feel and responsiveness
- Mediocre handling and grip during dry-road driving
- Increased noise levels on certain road surfaces
Tire B WinterCraft WP71
Pros
- Strong traction and braking performance in deep snow and slush
- Competitive price point compared to premium winter tire alternatives
- Predictable handling in dry winter conditions
Cons
- Excessive road noise, particularly at low to moderate speeds
- Vague or 'spongy' steering feedback and handling characteristics
- Inconsistent lateral grip and understeer issues on wet roads
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring Winter tire | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
61
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better handling, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 83 vs 44 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 75 vs 54 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 86 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 72 vs 56 on dry.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.