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1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Premium2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium
Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Bridgestone (87%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the ALPIN 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 7 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak 6 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany.
| # | Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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| Dimensions | R16 - R22 | R15 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Michelin ALPIN 7 3.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Exemplary2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Very good
Worst rating in test
2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
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| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Rating: Test winner | |||||||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | ||
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| Best values in test | 9.1 | 9.8 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.7 | ||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Rating: Very good | 8.1 | 7.5 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 7.7 | ||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Very good | 8.5 | 8.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 | ||
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| Best values in test | 788 | ||||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Rating: Good | 774 | ||||||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Good | 770 | ||||||
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