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Comparison: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 vs. Toyo Observe S944 (2026)

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, BFGoodrich winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 has a better rating of 82% compared to 67% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Toyo Observe S944 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the G-FORCE WINTER 2 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made in Romania/Poland and Observe S944 is made in Japan.

Test Profile

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Toyo
Observe S944
Number of tests
23
11
Best position
#1
#6
Average position
6.7
14.8
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
109
67

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
70%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Toyo Observe S944
61%
Toyo
Observe S944
Wet Braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
65%
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Wet Handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
68%
Toyo Observe S944
57%
Wet Circle Cornering
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
58%
Toyo Observe S944
55%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
86%
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Aquaplaning Cross
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
71%
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Dry Performance
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
71%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dry Braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
70%
Toyo Observe S944
72%
Dry Handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
70%
Toyo Observe S944
81%
Dry Lane Change
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
65%
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Dry Steering Reaction
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
78%
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Snow Performance
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Toyo
Observe S944
Snow Braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Snow Traction
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Snow Handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
97%
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Snow Circle Cornering
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
92%
Toyo Observe S944
62%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Toyo Observe S944
77%
Toyo
Observe S944
Noise Exterior
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
88%
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Ride Comfort
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
79%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Economy
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
75%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Toyo
Observe S944
Rolling Resistance
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
73%
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Mileage
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
77%
Toyo Observe S944
92%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2021195/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2020225/50 R17View

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