BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Alpin 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 and Michelin Alpin 5 appear in 21 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 gForce Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.
How the Michelin Alpin 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 3 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 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Choose Michelin Alpin 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 18 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 7.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.5 | 95.5 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Michelin Alpin 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Michelin Alpin 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 3 | Avg rank 6.5 11 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 7.2 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.9 9102 | Avg rank 11.7 | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | No data | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 22 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 3.3 1 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 12.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 11.7 for the Michelin Alpin 5.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 9.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 9.6 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 8.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 or Michelin Alpin 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 5 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Alpin 5 ranks better than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Alpin 5 shows better mileage performance than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Michelin Alpin 5 in 3, 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 →