Tests 83 · 6 tests Owners 78 · 15 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — 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 6 + 21 road tests and 15 + 30 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Pilot Alpin 5 SUV 79, g-Force Winter 2 80.
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Tests 78 · 21 tests Owners 83 · 30 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 31 in 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test (snow braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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78
Dry
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +969Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 12 tests 76 62 Reviews found online 80 80 Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 76.2 + 40% × 79.9 = 78
g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 62.1 + 40% × 80.2 = 69
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82
Wet
g-Force Winter 2 +587Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 21 tests 82 86 Reviews found online 82 89 Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 81.8 = 82
g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 86 + 40% × 88.5 = 87
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83
Snow
g-Force Winter 2 +689Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 21 tests 89 94 Reviews found online 75 82 Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 88.6 + 40% × 74.6 = 83
g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 82 = 89
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74
Comfort
g-Force Winter 2 +478Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 67 Reviews found online 76 85 Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 40% × 70.2 (est.) + 60% × 76.4 = 74
g-Force Winter 2: 40% × 66.9 + 60% × 85 = 78
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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84
Noise
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +975Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 12 tests 95 81 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 95.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 84
g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 75
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or g-Force Winter 2. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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72
Treadwear
g-Force Winter 2 +476Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 10 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 75 82 Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 69.6 (est.) + 40% × 75.2 = 72
g-Force Winter 2: 60% × 72.6 + 40% × 81.7 = 76
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 0.36).
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79
Handling (owners)
g-Force Winter 2 +685Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Reviews found online 79 85 -
63
Efficiency
g-Force Winter 2 +265Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 12 tests 63 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 |
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| Relative Score | 79 | 80 |
| Dry | 78 | 69 |
| Wet | 82 | 87 |
| Snow | 83 | 89 |
| Comfort | 74 | 78 |
| Noise | 84 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 79 | 85 |
| Efficiency | 63 | 65 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
80
/ 100
g-Force Winter 2
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.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | g-Force Winter 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #2/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 94% #12/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #19/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 92% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 99% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 87% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 98% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #4/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 86% #11/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 96% #7/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 95% #17/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 95% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #6/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 99% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 99% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 98% #2/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #9/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 100% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #10/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 96% #3/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 97% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 45% #7/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 64% #18/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/10 2025 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R18 | #11/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | B · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 71 | 75 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 23″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Sizes in common | 2 | 2 |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
80
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
Too close to call: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV and BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 are within 2 points overall. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is stronger on dry and noise. BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 is stronger on snow, handling and wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 78 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 84 vs 75 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 89 vs 83 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 85 vs 79 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire B · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or g-Force Winter 2?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or g-Force Winter 2?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 87 vs 82 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or g-Force Winter 2?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 78 vs 69 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or g-Force Winter 2?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 89 vs 83 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or g-Force Winter 2?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 84 vs 75 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or g-Force Winter 2?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 78 vs 74 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or g-Force Winter 2?
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, 76 vs 72 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or g-Force Winter 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 65 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