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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 18 + 6 road tests and 30 + 15 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: g-Force Winter 2 81, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV 80.

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BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Tire ABFGoodrich

g-Force Winter 2

Winter

± 5

Tests 79 · 18 tests Owners 84 · 30 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 31 in 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test (snow braking)

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire BMichelin

Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Winter

± 5

Tests 84 · 6 tests Owners 78 · 15 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 70

    Dry

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +8
    78
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 6 tests6376
    Reviews found online8181

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 63.5 + 40% × 80.9 = 70

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 76 + 40% × 80.5 = 78

  2. 87

    Wet

    g-Force Winter 2 +5
    82
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 6 tests8682
    Reviews found online8982

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 85.7 + 40% × 88.8 = 87

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 82.2 = 82

  3. 89

    Snow

    g-Force Winter 2 +6
    83
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 6 tests9488
    Reviews found online8375

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 94.1 + 40% × 82.5 = 89

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 88.5 + 40% × 75 = 83

  4. 80

    Comfort

    g-Force Winter 2 +5
    75
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests70≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online8677

    g-Force Winter 2: 40% × 70.2 + 60% × 85.8 = 80

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 40% × 70.6 (est.) + 60% × 77.2 = 75

    No road tests of comfort for Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 77

    Noise

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +9
    86
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests8398
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 77

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 98.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 86

    No owner ratings of noise for g-Force Winter 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 76

    Treadwear

    g-Force Winter 2 +4
    72
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests72≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online8275

    g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 71.8 + 40% × 81.5 = 76

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 75.1 = 72

    No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 85

    Handling (owners)

    g-Force Winter 2 +6
    79
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Reviews found online8579
  8. 61

    Efficiency

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +2
    63
    Why this score
    Sourceg-Force Winter 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 6 tests6163
Scores at a glance
CategoryBFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Relative Score 81 80
Dry 70 78
Wet 87 82
Snow 89 83
Comfort 80 75
Noise 77 86
Treadwear 76 72
Handling (owners) 85 79
Efficiency 61 63

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g-Force Winter 2

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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryg-Force Winter 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUVΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 93% #12/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #17/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 88% #9/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 92% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% #1/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 87% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 91% #16/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! 93% #4/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 96% #16/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 96% #7/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 95% #17/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 99% #2/31 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! 93% #6/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 100% #1/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Slalom Snow 99% #2/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 98% #2/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 100% #2/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 92% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #13/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 89% #11/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 96% #3/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 64% #18/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 45% #7/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #8/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 #1/10 2025 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A g-Force Winter 2

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and grip in deep snow and on ice
  • Strong performance in wet conditions with effective water evacuation
  • High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Lack of on-center steering feel and responsiveness
  • Mediocre handling and grip during dry-road driving
  • Increased noise levels on certain road surfaces
All owner themes in the g-Force Winter 2 review

Tire B Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and handling on wet and slushy roads
  • High tread life and durability over long distances
  • Excellent dry road comfort and low noise levels

Cons

  • Abrupt loss of grip when reaching the limit on hard-packed snow
  • Higher price point compared to some competitors
  • Performance can feel less predictable than dedicated Nordic winter tires in extreme ice/snow conditions
All owner themes in the Pilot Alpin 5 SUV review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available7571
Rim diameters14″ – 20″17″ – 23″
Sizes in common22

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Too close to call: BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 is stronger on snow, handling and wet. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is stronger on noise and dry.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 86 vs 77 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 78 vs 70 on dry.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 89 vs 83 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 85 vs 79 on handling.

Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
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Tire B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
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g-Force Winter 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Which is better in the wet, g-Force Winter 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 87 vs 82 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, g-Force Winter 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 78 vs 70 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, g-Force Winter 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 89 vs 83 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, g-Force Winter 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 86 vs 77 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, g-Force Winter 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 80 vs 75 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, g-Force Winter 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 76 vs 72 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, g-Force Winter 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Neither, by our numbers: 61 vs 63 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology