Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7 (2026)

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 (91%) than Bridgestone (90%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 85% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany.