Tests 83 · 6 tests Owners 77 · 14 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (noise)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
g-Force Winter 2 leads, 79–78 Narrow edge
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Tests 77 · 18 tests Owners 81 · 29 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre 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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77
Dry
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +572Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 67 Reviews found online 79 79 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 98% -
83
Wet
g-Force Winter 2 +386Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 84 86 Reviews found online 82 86 Wet Braking (% of best) 93% 92% Wet Circle (% of best) 96% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 95% -
82
Snow
g-Force Winter 2 +486Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 86 89 Reviews found online 76 81 Snow Braking (% of best) 99% 100% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 99% Snow Slalom (% of best) 98% 99% Snow Traction (% of best) 92% 98% -
72
Comfort
g-Force Winter 2 +375Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 75 82 -
88
Noise
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1375Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 100 81 Reviews found online 71 – -
71
Treadwear
g-Force Winter 2 +374Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 74 77 -
75
Handling
g-Force Winter 2 +883Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV g-Force Winter 2 Reviews found online 75 83
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 79 |
| Dry | 77 | 72 |
| Wet | 83 | 86 |
| Snow | 82 | 86 |
| Comfort | 72 | 75 |
| Noise | 88 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 74 |
| Handling | 75 | 83 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
79
/ 100
g-Force Winter 2
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | g-Force Winter 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 85% #7/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 88% #9/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −2.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #2/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 95% #18/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +4.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #6/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #17/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 96% #4/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 89% #11/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | +7.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 45% #7/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 75% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | −30.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 71% #3/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 13% #8/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | +58.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #3/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −0.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #2/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 98% #2/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #2/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −0.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% #8/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 98% #10/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −5.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −3.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #5/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 92% #17/55 · 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 96% #7/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #16/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #9/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 95% #12/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +2.4 | 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 Ultra High Performance tires | Premium Touring Winter tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
79
/ 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 noise and dry. BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 is stronger on handling, snow and wet.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 88 vs 75 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 83 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 77 vs 72 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 scores 86 vs 82 on snow.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire B · BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.