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

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 (67%) than Toyo (42%). In this particular case, the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 has a better rating of 89% compared to 68% 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.

#	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 /89%	Toyo Observe S944 /68%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

/89%

Toyo Observe S944

/68%

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Segment

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Upper-middle

2. Toyo Observe S944 Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 91

2. Toyo Observe S944 50

Number of tests

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 19x

2. Toyo Observe S944 11x

Best position in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 1.

2. Toyo Observe S944 6.

Worst position in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 11.

2. Toyo Observe S944 36.

Average position in tests

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 5.63

2. Toyo Observe S944 14.82

Year of the last test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 2023

2. Toyo Observe S944 2023

Best rating in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Very good

2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Good

2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory

Wet

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
68%

Toyo
Observe S944
63%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 71%

2. Toyo Observe S944 67%

Wet braking

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 65%

2. Toyo Observe S944 60%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 86%

2. Toyo Observe S944 65%

Wet handling

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 68%

2. Toyo Observe S944 57%

Wet circle cornering

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 58%

2. Toyo Observe S944 55%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 ?

2. Toyo Observe S944 ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Toyo
Observe S944
83%

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
72%

Dry braking

1. Toyo Observe S944 72%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 70%

Dry handling

1. Toyo Observe S944 81%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 70%

Dry lane changing

1. Toyo Observe S944 80%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 65%

Dry steering response

1. Toyo Observe S944 83%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 78%

Snow

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
97%

Toyo
Observe S944
63%

Snow traction

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 95%

2. Toyo Observe S944 68%

Snow braking

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 96%

2. Toyo Observe S944 67%

Snow handling

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 97%

2. Toyo Observe S944 70%

Snow cornering

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 92%

2. Toyo Observe S944 62%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
85%

Toyo
Observe S944
77%

Exterior noise

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 88%

2. Toyo Observe S944 78%

Comfort

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 79%

2. Toyo Observe S944 76%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 69 dB

2. Toyo Observe S944 ? dB

Costs

(Overall rating)

Toyo
Observe S944
82%

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
75%

Rolling resistance

1. Toyo Observe S944 73%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 73%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Toyo Observe S944 ?

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
69.5%

Toyo
Observe S944
63.1%

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Rating: Good	2	2-	1-	2
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2	2-	1-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	35,2	29,3
Toyo Observe S944	35,7	30,8
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	35,8	25,4
Toyo Observe S944	37,7	26,8
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	35,6	27,9
Toyo Observe S944	38,2
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2021 195/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	8,7	9,6	9,3	10	10	10
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Rating: Good	7,8	6,6	7,4	10	5	9
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	6,9	6,9	8,1	5,5	7	9
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2-	1-
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2	2
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,5	8,7	9,9	10	9
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Rating: Very good	7,0	7,3	9,9	10	8
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	6,1	7,8	6,9	7	7
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