71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
90 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich g-Force Profiler vs Continental PureContact LS — 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
75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental PureContact LS — better wet and handling. Pick the BFGoodrich g-Force Profiler if comfort and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 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 Profiler leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Profiler | PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 86 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Profiler | PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 79 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Profiler | PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 48 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
g-Force Profiler leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Profiler | PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 58 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
g-Force Profiler leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Profiler | PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Profiler | PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 85 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force Profiler | Continental PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 75 |
| Dry | 90 | 86 |
| Wet | 58 | 79 |
| Snow | – | 48 |
| Comfort | 74 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 70 |
| Handling | 70 | 85 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 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 series, particularly the Rival S 1.5, is widely regarded as a top-tier, competition-focused 200-treadwear tire that excels in autocross and track environments. While users praise its exceptional dry grip, rapid warm-up, and predictable handling, it is generally considered a specialized tool that requires heat to perform optimally and can be noisy or uncomfortable for daily street use.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and cornering grip
- Rapid warm-up time, ideal for autocross
- Predictable handling and driver feedback at the limit
- Competitive tread life compared to other extreme performance tires
- Available in a wide range of sizes, including large fitments for high-performance vehicles
Cons
- Poor performance and safety in wet or cold conditions
- High noise levels during street driving
- Tendency to 'grease up' or lose grip during extended track sessions if overheated
- Stiff ride quality that sacrifices comfort for performance
Observations
- Users with heavy vehicles (e.g., 3800 lbs+) report good performance but note the tires can get greasy during long sprint sessions.
- Miata and other lightweight sports car owners frequently cite these as a benchmark for autocross, noting they are significantly more durable than competing tires like the Bridgestone RE-71R.
- Staggered fitments are often used to balance handling characteristics, particularly on rear-wheel-drive platforms to prevent oversteer.
The Continental PureContact LS receives a polarized reception from users, balancing praise for its longevity and wet-weather performance against significant complaints regarding noise levels and cold-weather flat-spotting. While some drivers appreciate the tire's luxury-oriented ride and tread life, others report inconsistent quality and frustrating vibration issues that detract from the overall ownership experience.
Pros
- Extended tread life compared to performance-oriented alternatives
- Reliable grip and stability in wet road conditions
- Comfortable, vibration-isolating ride quality
- Improved handling characteristics over many original equipment tires
Cons
- Persistent flat-spotting issues, particularly in colder temperatures
- Excessive road noise and humming at highway speeds
- Diminished traction and grip performance as the tread wears down
- Inconsistent winter weather capability
Observations
- Owners of luxury sedans like the Lexus ES 350 and Lincoln Continental reported significant issues with morning flat-spotting and vibrations.
- Users transitioning from performance-focused tires, such as the ExtremeContact DWS 06, noted a distinct trade-off between increased tread life and a loss of sporty steering feedback.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force Profiler | B · Continental PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | High Performance Summer tire | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 700 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
BFGoodrich
75
/ 100
Continental
Winner: Continental PureContact LS — better wet and handling. Pick the BFGoodrich g-Force Profiler if comfort and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental PureContact LS scores 79 vs 58 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich g-Force Profiler scores 74 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental PureContact LS scores 85 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
BFGoodrich g-Force Profiler scores 90 vs 86 on dry.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Profiler
Tire B · Continental PureContact LS
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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.