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    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    2026 test data · 20 independent tests

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    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2: 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 Latitude Alpin 2 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 gForce Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 18 tests.

    How the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 2 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 Latitude Alpin 2 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?

    Choose BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 if

    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used182
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank9.24.9
    Latest test20252018
    Tire Lab Score91.591.9

    Tire Lab Score

    91.5
    Excellent · Winter
    91.9
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Michelin Latitude Alpin 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.8
    3
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.8
    Avg rank 6.8
    1
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.9
    9102
    Avg rank 4.0
    21
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 12.0
    		No data
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.1
    22
    Avg rank 5.0
    11
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    		No data
    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.1
    1
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 12.8 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.

    ❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 4.0 for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.1 for the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.

    📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, 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 Latitude Alpin 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 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 Latitude Alpin 2 ranks better than the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 appears in 18 independent tests, Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 in 2.

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