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    BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin X Ice North 4

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin X Ice North 4: 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 X Ice North 4 appear in 9 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 X Ice North 4 performs. It takes the win in ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 8 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 BFGoodrich G Force Stud is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin X Ice North 4 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose BFGoodrich G Force Stud if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Michelin X Ice North 4 if

    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich G Force StudMichelin X Ice North 4
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used18
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.95.8
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score92.789.2

    Tire Lab Score

    92.7
    Excellent · Winter
    89.2
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich G Force StudMichelin X Ice North 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.3
    422
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.4
    23
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 6.8
    111
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.5
    Avg rank 5.7
    232
    Michelin X Ice North 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 7.5
    312
    BFGoodrich G Force Stud
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 5.3
    1
    Michelin X Ice North 4

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin X Ice North 4

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin X Ice North 4

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    ❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin X Ice North 4

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.8 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin X Ice North 4

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.5 for the BFGoodrich G Force Stud.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin X Ice North 4

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.5 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich G Force Stud vs Michelin X Ice North 4

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, 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 X Ice North 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich G Force Stud ranks higher on average than the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The BFGoodrich G Force Stud averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin X Ice North 4 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 X Ice North 4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich G Force Stud appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin X Ice North 4 in 8, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →