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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 225/55 R16 among 39 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
131,53 €
in 225/55 R16
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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 (2)

Your size 225/55 R16 99H XL EAN: 3528702180891 SAP: 218089
BF GOODRICH G-FORCE WINTER2
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 131,53 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Your size 225/55 R16 95H EAN: 3528706636417 SAP: 663641
BF GOODRICH G-FORCE WINTER2
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 174,64 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Where to buy

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Current prices for size 225/55 R16.

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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 225/55 R16 among 39 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 37 measurements · 20 tests
beats 46 of 48
97 +5,4 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 13 tests
beats 46 of 48
98 +5,1 %
snow traction 9 tests
beats 38 of 39
99 +5,7 %
snow handling 11 tests
beats 40 of 42
94 +3,1 %
Wet from 48 measurements · 20 tests
beats 43 of 55
79 +6,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 12 tests
beats 40 of 55
76 +4,5 %
Aquaplaning 11 tests
beats 39 of 42
94 +8,1 %
wet handling 11 tests
beats 20 of 42
29 ≈ average
Dry from 21 measurements · 11 tests
beats 10 of 42
25 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 11 tests
beats 16 of 42
37 ≈ average
dry handling 10 tests
beats 5 of 41
10 ≈ average
Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test 1 test
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 1 test
beats 7 of 31
20 −4,6 %
Economy from 22 measurements · 12 tests
beats 26 of 41
65 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 11 tests
beats 19 of 40
56 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 10 tests
beats 25 of 37
61 +1,6 %
Noise and comfort from 11 measurements · 11 tests
beats 32 of 41
79 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 11 tests
beats 29 of 40
70 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 12 of 27
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 97 % Wet 79 % Noise and comfort 79 %

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

Where Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 stands in size 225/55 R16

Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 131,53 €
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 137,62 € Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 152,95 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 146,81 € Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 119,74 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 131,53 € This tyre Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 100,76 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 110,31 € Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 110,21 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 115,62 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 121,52 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 113,81 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 93,89 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 7.5 118,94 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 108,08 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 130,97 € Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 7.4 84,06 € Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 98,54 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 115,21 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 104,28 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 81,54 € Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 77,40 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 83,99 € Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 119,74 € Toyo SNOWPROX S954 FSL 6.4 101,07 € Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 64,83 € Goodride SW608 5.2 86,92 € Zeetex WH1000 5.0 69,29 €
5,0 Median 7,4 9,1
4. rank in the group of 27 compared
78 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,9 above the group median group median 7,4
−0,8 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 137,62 € +6,09 €
  2. 2. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 152,95 € +21,42 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 146,81 € +15,28 €
  4. 4. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 119,74 € −11,79 €
  5. 4. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 This tyre 131,53 €
  6. 4. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 100,76 € −30,77 €
  7. 7. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 110,31 € −21,22 €
  8. 8. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 110,21 € −21,32 €
  9. 9. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 115,62 € −15,91 €
  10. 10. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 121,52 € −10,01 €
  11. 11. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 113,81 € −17,72 €
  12. 12. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 93,89 € −37,64 €
  13. 12. 7.5 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 118,94 € −12,59 €
  14. 14. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 108,08 € −23,45 €
  15. 14. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 130,97 € −0,56 €
  16. 14. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 84,06 € −47,47 €
  17. 14. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 98,54 € −32,99 €
  18. 14. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 115,21 € −16,32 €
  19. 19. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 104,28 € −27,25 €
  20. 20. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 81,54 € −49,99 €
  21. 21. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 77,40 € −54,13 €
  22. 21. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 83,99 € −47,54 €
  23. 23. 6.6 Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 119,74 € −11,79 €
  24. 24. 6.4 Toyo SNOWPROX S954 FSL 101,07 € −30,46 €
  25. 25. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 64,83 € −66,70 €
  26. 26. 5.2 Goodride SW608 86,92 € −44,61 €
  27. 27. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 69,29 € −62,24 €
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 225/55 R16
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)H
Product code218089
EAN3528702180891
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
Comparison

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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
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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 225/55 R16.

Current lowest
131,53 €
↘ 36,50 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
131,53 €
7.11.2026
Highest for the period
207,14 €
12.10.2026
207,14 131,53 131,53 € 12.10.2026 8.11.2026 12.10.2026: 207,14 € 14.10.2026: 188,31 € 15.10.2026: 181,81 € 15.10.2026: 188,31 € 15.10.2026: 135,02 € 18.10.2026: 135,02 € 5.11.2026: 133,50 € 6.11.2026: 131,58 € 7.11.2026: 131,53 € 8.11.2026: 131,53 €

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