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Comparison: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, BFGoodrich winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 82% of the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2. The first tyre test of BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the G-FORCE WINTER 2 and the WinterCraft WP52+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made - Romania/Poland.

Test Profile

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
23
3
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
6.7
4.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
109
162

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 19 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Dry braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Dry handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
93%
Wet
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
92%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
97%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
91%
Wet braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Wet handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97%
Wet circle cornering
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Snow
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Snow braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97%
Snow handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Snow traction
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Snow cornering
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Comfort
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Exterior noise
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97%
Comfort
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Costs
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Rolling resistance
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
93%
Mileage
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
94%
Price/value
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Price
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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