81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
85/100
17 professional tests
User signal (40%)
88/100
29 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 — 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.
VS
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
66/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
84/100
20 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if noise matters most to you.
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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)
g-Force Winter 2 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Winter 2 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 58 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 93% | 90% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
g-Force Winter 2 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Winter 2 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | 55 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 86 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 91% | 79% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 96% | 100% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
g-Force Winter 2 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Winter 2 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 85 | 65 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 93 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 99% | 98% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 99% | 85% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
g-Force Winter 2 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Winter 2 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | 86 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | 64 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS90 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Winter 2 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 50 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 77 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
g-Force Winter 2 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Winter 2 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
g-Force Winter 2 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Winter 2 | Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 65 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 74 |
| Dry | 84 | 68 |
| Wet | 84 | 67 |
| Snow | 89 | 76 |
| Comfort | 85 | 84 |
| Noise | 50 | 77 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 79 |
| Handling | 85 | 65 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
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 | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #12/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 90% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +3.2 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 89% #11/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | 100% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | -11.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 9% #11/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 50% #2/19 · The Best Winter Tyres for 2020 | -40.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #4/30 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | 98% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +1.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 85% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +13.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 91% #6/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | -2.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #11/44 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | 79% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +12.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 96% #16/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #9/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | -4 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in severe snow and ice conditions. While users consistently praise its traction in challenging weather and its competitive pricing, some note a lack of steering feedback and reduced performance during spirited dry-road driving.
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
- Generally low tread wear and good longevity for most drivers
Cons
- Lack of on-center steering feel and responsiveness
- Mediocre handling and grip during dry-road driving
- Increased noise levels on certain road surfaces
- Potential for premature tread degradation under aggressive or sporty driving styles
Observations
- Drivers of heavy vehicles and those towing trailers reported high stability and confidence in deep snow and arctic conditions.
- Users with electric power steering systems noted a lack of road feel, which can lead to understeer in front-wheel-drive vehicles with heavy front ends.
The Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance on ice, deep snow, and slush. While users occasionally note increased road noise or less precise handling on dry pavement compared to all-season alternatives, the consensus remains that it is a premier choice for severe winter climates.
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
- High level of driver confidence in extreme weather
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
- Perceived as less refined in dry conditions compared to the previous WS80 generation
Observations
- Users operating rear-wheel-drive vehicles without modern traction control reported high satisfaction with the tire's ability to maintain mobility.
- Drivers of front-wheel-drive sedans noted significant improvements in winter handling and the ability to avoid using four-wheel-drive modes in moderate conditions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 | B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring Winter tire | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 45 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
BFGoodrich
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 77 vs 50 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 85 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 84 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 84 vs 68 on dry.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
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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.