Michelin Alpin 5 vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 finished ahead 2 times and the Alpin 5 once. The Alpin 5 was stronger in dry and wet, the gForce Winter 2 in snow and comfort.
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Alpin 5
gForce Winter 2
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
Alpin 5
gForce Winter 2
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Alpin 5
gForce Winter 2
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Owners rate the Alpin 5 86% from 33 reviews and the gForce Winter 2 89% from 30. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Alpin 5 | Gap | gForce Winter 2 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Alpin 5 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 149 | 1.3% | 151 | 1-0 |
| Dry Handling mph | 67.8 | 2% | 66.5 | 1-0 |
| Wet Alpin 5 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 109 | 5.1% | 115 | 1-0 |
| Wet Handling mph | 46.5 | 3.6% | 44.9 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 55.1 | 5.2% | 58 | 0-1 |
| Snow gForce Winter 2 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 94 | 9.8% | 85 | 0-1 |
| Snow Handling mph | 31.8 | 2.1% | 32.5 | 0-1 |
| Comfort gForce Winter 2 ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 72.2 | 0.3 dB | 71.9 | 0-1 |
| Value Level | ||||
| Wear miles | 27,496 | 14.6% | 24,000 | 1-0 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.52 | 4.3% | 8.15 | 0-1 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 3 tests in 2017
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Alpin 5 | Field | gForce Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out | P7 of 50 | P1 of 50 | |
| 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P2 of 20 | P6 of 20 | |
| 2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/65 R16 | P5 of 16 | P2 of 16 |
Alpin 5 vs gForce Winter 2: your questions
Is the Michelin Alpin 5 or the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 finished ahead 2 times and the Alpin 5 once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Alpin 5 scores 8.6 and the gForce Winter 2 8.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Alpin 5 or the gForce Winter 2?
The Alpin 5 led 2 of the 3 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The Alpin 5 led 2 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The gForce Winter 2 led 2 of the 2 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Alpin 5 and 9.2/10 for the gForce Winter 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Alpin 5 86% from 33 reviews and the gForce Winter 2 89% from 30. 87% of Alpin 5 owners would buy it again, against 100% for the gForce Winter 2.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Alpin 5 is made in 17 sizes (15 to 20 inch) and the gForce Winter 2 in 75 (14 to 20 inch). 17 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Alpin 5 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the gForce Winter 2 B and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The gForce Winter 2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2016, the Alpin 5 in 2014. The Alpin 5 replaced the Michelin Alpin A4.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.