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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 R17 among 52 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
104,63 €
in 225/55 R17
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Widthin millimetres
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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 (3)

Your size 225/55 R17 97H EAN: 3528700713398 SAP: 71339
BF GOODRICH G-FORCE WINTER2 RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 104,63 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 225/55 R17 101H XL EAN: 3528706759369 SAP: 675936
BF GOODRICH G-FORCE WINTER2 RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 118,38 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 225/55 R17 101V XL EAN: 3528704360147 SAP: 436014
BF GOODRICH G-FORCE WINTER2 RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 179,78 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
Where to buy

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Current prices for size 225/55 R17.

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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 R17 among 52 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 37 measurements · 20 tests
beats 64 of 66
98 +5,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 13 tests
beats 63 of 65
98 +5,1 %
snow traction 9 tests
beats 54 of 55
99 +5,7 %
snow handling 11 tests
beats 52 of 55
94 +3,1 %
Wet from 48 measurements · 20 tests
beats 54 of 73
75 +5,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 12 tests
beats 50 of 72
76 +4,5 %
Aquaplaning 11 tests
beats 55 of 60
94 +8,1 %
wet handling 11 tests
beats 19 of 56
29 ≈ average
Dry from 21 measurements · 11 tests
beats 14 of 58
25 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 11 tests
beats 22 of 58
37 ≈ average
dry handling 10 tests
beats 5 of 53
10 ≈ average
Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test 1 test
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 1 test
beats 12 of 43
20 −4,6 %
Economy from 22 measurements · 12 tests
beats 37 of 60
62 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 11 tests
beats 30 of 58
56 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 10 tests
beats 32 of 51
61 +1,6 %
Noise and comfort from 11 measurements · 11 tests
beats 42 of 58
73 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 11 tests
beats 40 of 56
70 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 15 of 37
41 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 98 % Wet 75 %

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
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 225/55 R17

Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 104,63 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 154,13 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 137,08 € Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 155,90 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 127,89 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 155,46 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 96,99 € Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 112,62 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 104,63 € This tyre Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 108,48 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 104,70 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 113,79 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 125,23 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 121,17 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 110,52 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 102,80 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 113,79 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 114,78 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 86,25 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 108,99 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 100,18 € Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 131,39 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 92,24 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 90,16 € Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 98,99 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 116,80 € Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 110,42 € Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 79,92 € Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 68,40 € Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 92,26 € Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 95,02 € Zeetex WH1000 5.0 76,52 €
5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
6. rank in the group of 31 compared
74 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,9 above the group median group median 7,4
−1,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 154,13 € +49,50 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 137,08 € +32,45 €
  3. 3. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 155,90 € +51,27 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 127,89 € +23,26 €
  5. 5. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 155,46 € +50,83 €
  6. 6. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 96,99 € −7,64 €
  7. 6. 8.3 Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 112,62 € +7,99 €
  8. 6. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 This tyre 104,63 €
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 108,48 € +3,85 €
  10. 10. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 104,70 € +0,07 €
  11. 10. 7.8 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 113,79 € +9,16 €
  12. 10. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 125,23 € +20,60 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 121,17 € +16,54 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 110,52 € +5,89 €
  15. 15. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 102,80 € −1,83 €
  16. 16. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 113,79 € +9,16 €
  17. 16. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 114,78 € +10,15 €
  18. 16. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 86,25 € −18,38 €
  19. 16. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 108,99 € +4,36 €
  20. 20. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 100,18 € −4,45 €
  21. 21. 7.1 Michelin ALPIN 5 131,39 € +26,76 €
  22. 22. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 92,24 € −12,39 €
  23. 23. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 90,16 € −14,47 €
  24. 24. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 98,99 € −5,64 €
  25. 25. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 116,80 € +12,17 €
  26. 26. 5.9 Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 110,42 € +5,79 €
  27. 27. 5.8 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 79,92 € −24,71 €
  28. 28. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 68,40 € −36,23 €
  29. 29. 5.6 Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 92,26 € −12,37 €
  30. 30. 5.2 Goodride SW608 XL 95,02 € −9,61 €
  31. 31. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 76,52 € −28,11 €
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 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)H
Product code71339
EAN3528700713398
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
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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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
Detail →
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
Detail →
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 R17.

Current lowest
104,63 €
price stable
Lowest for the period
102,12 €
4.11.2026
Highest for the period
106,79 €
31.7.2026
106,79 102,12 104,63 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 104,40 € 23.6.2026: 104,21 € 24.6.2026: 103,89 € 25.6.2026: 103,84 € 26.6.2026: 103,81 € 27.6.2026: 103,82 € 30.6.2026: 103,79 € 1.7.2026: 103,63 € 2.7.2026: 103,59 € 3.7.2026: 103,75 € 4.7.2026: 103,85 € 7.7.2026: 103,82 € 8.7.2026: 103,68 € 9.7.2026: 103,37 € 10.7.2026: 103,39 € 11.7.2026: 102,55 € 14.7.2026: 102,94 € 15.7.2026: 102,67 € 16.7.2026: 102,95 € 17.7.2026: 102,98 € 18.7.2026: 102,64 € 21.7.2026: 102,78 € 22.7.2026: 102,96 € 23.7.2026: 102,91 € 24.7.2026: 102,90 € 25.7.2026: 102,99 € 28.7.2026: 103,25 € 29.7.2026: 103,02 € 29.7.2026: 104,72 € 30.7.2026: 106,68 € 31.7.2026: 106,79 € 20.8.2026: 106,67 € 21.8.2026: 106,79 € 28.8.2026: 106,65 € 29.8.2026: 106,53 € 1.9.2026: 106,67 € 2.9.2026: 106,53 € 3.9.2026: 106,57 € 4.9.2026: 106,79 € 12.9.2026: 106,75 € 15.9.2026: 106,40 € 16.9.2026: 106,27 € 17.9.2026: 106,30 € 18.9.2026: 105,87 € 19.9.2026: 105,85 € 21.9.2026: 106,79 € 16.10.2026: 105,30 € 17.10.2026: 105,37 € 20.10.2026: 105,27 € 21.10.2026: 105,24 € 22.10.2026: 105,42 € 23.10.2026: 105,31 € 23.10.2026: 105,15 € 24.10.2026: 103,41 € 24.10.2026: 102,85 € 27.10.2026: 102,60 € 28.10.2026: 102,53 € 29.10.2026: 102,45 € 30.10.2026: 102,78 € 31.10.2026: 102,77 € 3.11.2026: 102,23 € 4.11.2026: 102,12 € 4.11.2026: 104,98 € 5.11.2026: 105,46 € 6.11.2026: 104,65 € 7.11.2026: 104,63 € 8.11.2026: 104,63 €

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