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%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating.
