BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin Alpin 6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud and Michelin Alpin 6 appear in 20 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the BFGoodrich G Force Stud performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 1 test.
How the Michelin Alpin 6 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 19 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin Alpin 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The BFGoodrich G Force Stud still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Michelin Alpin 6 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich G Force Stud | Michelin Alpin 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 19 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 6.9 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | 95.6 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich G Force Stud
Michelin Alpin 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich G Force Stud | Michelin Alpin 6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 5.4 3410 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 5.3 351 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 8.5 211 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 6.1 432 | BFGoodrich G Force Stud |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 5.5 331 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 5.4 43 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin Alpin 6
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin Alpin 6
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin Alpin 6
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.5 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.5 for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin Alpin 6
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.1 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich G Force Stud or Michelin Alpin 6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud ranks higher on average than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The BFGoodrich G Force Stud averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Alpin 6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud ranks better than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Alpin 6 shows better mileage performance than the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich G Force Stud appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Alpin 6 in 19.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
