BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Hankook Winter I cept RS3
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 finished ahead 3 times and the gForce Winter 2 once. The gForce Winter 2 was stronger in dry, comfort and value, the Winter I cept RS3 in wet and ice.
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
gForce Winter 2
Winter I cept RS3
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
gForce Winter 2
Winter I cept RS3
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Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
gForce Winter 2
Winter I cept RS3
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the gForce Winter 2 89% from 30 reviews and the Winter I cept RS3 77% from 28. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tyre did better.
| Measurement | gForce Winter 2 | Gap | Winter I cept RS3 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry gForce Winter 2 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking m | 44.63 | 0.9% | 45.03 | 3-0 |
| Dry Handling km/h | 115.2 | 1.1% | 116.4 | 0-2 |
| Wet Winter I cept RS3 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking m | 47.88 | 1.5% | 47.25 | 2-2 |
| Wet Braking - Concrete m | 41 | 5.6% | 38.7 | 0-1 |
| Wet Handling km/h | 72.15 | 1.4% | 73.15 | 0-2 |
| Wet Circle s | 12.65 | 0.6% | 12.57 | 0-2 |
| Straight Aqua km/h | 82.87 | 1.1% | 83.77 | 0-3 |
| Curved Aquaplaning m/sec2 | 3.2 | 4.7% | 3.36 | 1-2 |
| Snow Level | ||||
| Snow Braking m | 23.45 | 0.4% | 23.58 | 1-3 |
| Snow Traction N | 1,779 | 1.8% | 1,755 | 3-0 |
| Snow Handling km/h | 56.75 | 0.4% | 57 | 0-1 |
| Snow Slalom m/sec2 | 3.55 | = | 3.55 | 1-1 |
| Ice Winter I cept RS3 ahead | ||||
| Ice Braking m | 21 | 6.2% | 19.7 | 0-1 |
| Comfort gForce Winter 2 ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 71.1 | 0.5 dB | 71.63 | 2-1 |
| Value gForce Winter 2 ahead | ||||
| Wear km | 38,849 | 1.8% | 39,946 | 2-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.4 | 1.3% | 8.3 | 1-1 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.7 | = | 5.7 | 0-0 |
| Abrasion mg/km/t | 56 | 20% | 70 | 1-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared.
Head to head in 4 tests, 2022 to 2024
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | gForce Winter 2 | Field | Winter I cept RS3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | P9 of 20 | P6 of 20 | |
| 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | P13 of 55 | P14 of 55 | |
| 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | P8 of 16 | P5 of 16 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | P9 of 20 | P7 of 20 |
gForce Winter 2 vs Winter I cept RS3: your questions
Is the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 the better tyre?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 finished ahead 3 times and the gForce Winter 2 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the gForce Winter 2 scores 8.3 and the Winter I cept RS3 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the gForce Winter 2 or the Winter I cept RS3?
The Winter I cept RS3 led 12 of the 15 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 4.7% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The gForce Winter 2 led 3 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.9% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
Across the shared tests the snow measurements are split 5-5 between the gForce Winter 2 and the Winter I cept RS3.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The gForce Winter 2 lasted 1.8% longer in the wear tests (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.7/10 for the gForce Winter 2 and 7.6/10 for the Winter I cept RS3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The gForce Winter 2 was 0.5 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 9.2/10 for the gForce Winter 2 and 6.7/10 for the Winter I cept RS3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the gForce Winter 2 89% from 30 reviews and the Winter I cept RS3 77% from 28. 100% of gForce Winter 2 owners would buy it again, against 74% for the Winter I cept RS3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the gForce Winter 2 was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 16.1% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The gForce Winter 2 is made in 75 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Winter I cept RS3 in 46 (14 to 17 inch). 37 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the gForce Winter 2 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Winter I cept RS3 B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.