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Comparison: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 vs. Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 (2026)

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 74% of the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1. The first tyre test of BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the G-FORCE WINTER 2 and the Observe Winter Sport 1 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made - Romania/Poland.

Test Profile

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Number of tests
23
2
Best position
#1
#8
Average position
6.7
12.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
109
10

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 18 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
97%
Dry braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
94%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
95%
Dry handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
92%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
98%
Wet
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
97%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
99%
Wet braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
94%
Wet handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
89%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Wet circle cornering
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
88%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Snow
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
75%
Snow braking
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
76%
Snow handling
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
99%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
71%
Snow traction
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
82%
Snow cornering
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
69%
Comfort
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Exterior noise
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
99%
Comfort
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Costs
Confidence
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
97%
Rolling resistance
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
98%
Mileage
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
94%
Price/value
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
93%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Price
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
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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