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G-FORCE WINTER2

8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 12 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
126,71 €
in 225/45 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 3528709577106 SAP: 957710
BF GOODRICH G-FORCE WINTER2 RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 126,71 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Where to buy

Price comparison across shops by EAN: 3528709577106

Current prices for size 225/45 R18.

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Rating and verdict

How the Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 evaluated

8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,3 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 37 measurements · 20 tests
beats 54 of 57
96 +5,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 13 tests
beats 54 of 57
98 +5,1 %
snow traction 9 tests
beats 46 of 47
99 +5,7 %
snow handling 11 tests
beats 47 of 51
94 +3,1 %
Wet from 48 measurements · 20 tests
beats 45 of 66
69 +4,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 12 tests
beats 41 of 66
76 +4,5 %
Aquaplaning 11 tests
beats 48 of 53
94 +8,1 %
wet handling 11 tests
beats 16 of 52
29 ≈ average
Dry from 21 measurements · 11 tests
beats 9 of 53
18 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 11 tests
beats 17 of 53
37 ≈ average
dry handling 10 tests
beats 4 of 50
10 ≈ average
Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test 1 test
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 1 test
beats 7 of 36
20 −4,6 %
Economy from 22 measurements · 12 tests
beats 31 of 53
59 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 11 tests
beats 26 of 53
56 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 10 tests
beats 28 of 45
61 +1,6 %
Noise and comfort from 11 measurements · 11 tests
beats 36 of 53
69 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 11 tests
beats 35 of 52
70 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 11 of 33
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 96 %
Weakness
Dry worse than 82 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 stands in size 225/45 R18

Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 126,71 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 155,97 € Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 125,60 € better and cheaper Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 131,46 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 149,80 € Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 138,26 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 144,78 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 167,22 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 101,19 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 126,71 € This tyre Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 124,08 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 106,56 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 133,99 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 130,56 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 116,13 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 101,37 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 126,45 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 126,43 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 117,96 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 91,08 € Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 108,72 € Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 120,87 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 107,36 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 96,55 € Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 57,50 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 90,45 € Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 111,75 € Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 120,44 € Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 68,15 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 103,08 € Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 5.5 157,09 €
5,5 Median 7,5 9,8
8. rank in the group of 30 compared
70 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,8 above the group median group median 7,5
−1,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (30)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 155,97 € +29,26 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 better and cheaper 125,60 € −1,11 €
  3. 2. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 131,46 € +4,75 €
  4. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 149,80 € +23,09 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 138,26 € +11,55 €
  6. 5. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 144,78 € +18,07 €
  7. 7. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 167,22 € +40,51 €
  8. 8. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 101,19 € −25,52 €
  9. 8. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 This tyre 126,71 €
  10. 10. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 124,08 € −2,63 €
  11. 11. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 106,56 € −20,15 €
  12. 11. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 133,99 € +7,28 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 130,56 € +3,85 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 116,13 € −10,58 €
  15. 15. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 101,37 € −25,34 €
  16. 16. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 126,45 € −0,26 €
  17. 16. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 126,43 € −0,28 €
  18. 16. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 117,96 € −8,75 €
  19. 16. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 91,08 € −35,63 €
  20. 16. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 108,72 € −17,99 €
  21. 16. 7.4 Giti GITIWINTER W2 120,87 € −5,84 €
  22. 22. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 107,36 € −19,35 €
  23. 23. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 96,55 € −30,16 €
  24. 23. 6.9 Radar DIMAX WINTER 57,50 € −69,21 €
  25. 25. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 90,45 € −36,26 €
  26. 26. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 111,75 € −14,96 €
  27. 27. 6.6 Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 120,44 € −6,27 €
  28. 27. 6.6 Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 68,15 € −58,56 €
  29. 29. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 103,08 € −23,63 €
  30. 30. 5.5 Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 157,09 € +30,38 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code957710
EAN3528709577106
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseA (69 dB)
Manufacturer Bf goodrich
Tread G-FORCE WINTER2
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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8.3
from 127 €
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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 5×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 8,6
2026
11. place
AutoBild winter tire test 245/45 R19 2026
19 tyres
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10. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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2024
10. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
Detail →
2023
4. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
21 tyres
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8. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 205/60 R16 2023
16 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/45 R18.

Current lowest
126,71 €
↗ 4,53 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
118,93 €
4.11.2026
Highest for the period
126,71 €
8.11.2026
126,71 118,93 126,71 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 121,22 € 23.6.2026: 120,99 € 24.6.2026: 120,61 € 25.6.2026: 120,56 € 26.6.2026: 120,52 € 27.6.2026: 120,54 € 30.6.2026: 120,48 € 1.7.2026: 120,30 € 2.7.2026: 120,26 € 3.7.2026: 120,45 € 4.7.2026: 120,57 € 7.7.2026: 120,53 € 8.7.2026: 120,36 € 9.7.2026: 120,00 € 10.7.2026: 120,03 € 11.7.2026: 119,04 € 14.7.2026: 119,50 € 15.7.2026: 119,18 € 16.7.2026: 119,51 € 17.7.2026: 119,55 € 18.7.2026: 119,15 € 21.7.2026: 119,30 € 22.7.2026: 119,54 € 22.7.2026: 122,38 € 23.7.2026: 122,30 € 24.7.2026: 122,29 € 25.7.2026: 122,40 € 28.7.2026: 122,71 € 29.7.2026: 122,44 € 29.7.2026: 122,63 € 30.7.2026: 122,57 € 31.7.2026: 123,00 € 1.8.2026: 122,93 € 4.8.2026: 123,23 € 5.8.2026: 122,95 € 6.8.2026: 123,13 € 7.8.2026: 123,26 € 8.8.2026: 123,23 € 11.8.2026: 123,16 € 12.8.2026: 123,26 € 13.8.2026: 123,18 € 14.8.2026: 123,10 € 15.8.2026: 122,99 € 18.8.2026: 123,07 € 19.8.2026: 122,77 € 20.8.2026: 122,56 € 21.8.2026: 122,83 € 22.8.2026: 122,94 € 25.8.2026: 122,93 € 26.8.2026: 123,14 € 27.8.2026: 123,23 € 28.8.2026: 122,55 € 29.8.2026: 122,41 € 1.9.2026: 122,57 € 1.9.2026: 123,26 € 24.9.2026: 122,97 € 25.9.2026: 122,17 € 26.9.2026: 122,54 € 29.9.2026: 122,51 € 30.9.2026: 122,61 € 1.10.2026: 122,74 € 2.10.2026: 122,49 € 3.10.2026: 122,56 € 6.10.2026: 122,28 € 8.10.2026: 123,26 € 16.10.2026: 123,10 € 16.10.2026: 122,37 € 17.10.2026: 122,45 € 20.10.2026: 122,34 € 21.10.2026: 122,30 € 22.10.2026: 122,51 € 23.10.2026: 122,39 € 23.10.2026: 121,32 € 24.10.2026: 120,42 € 24.10.2026: 119,80 € 27.10.2026: 119,49 € 28.10.2026: 119,41 € 29.10.2026: 119,32 € 30.10.2026: 119,70 € 31.10.2026: 119,68 € 3.11.2026: 119,06 € 4.11.2026: 118,93 € 4.11.2026: 121,13 € 5.11.2026: 121,68 € 5.11.2026: 123,26 € 8.11.2026: 126,71 €

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