Segment
1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Premium2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Premium
Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (93%) than Michelin (91%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 99% compared to 97% of the Bridgestone Blizzak 6. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (65%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 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 PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.
| # | Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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| Dimensions | R16 - R22 | R16 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Exemplary2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
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
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Price/value
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Offroad
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
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