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Comparison: Michelin Alpin 5 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Bridgestone (87%). The first tyre test of Michelin Alpin 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2024 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Michelin Alpin 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin 5
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Number of tests
17
14
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
5.9
3.6
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
91
188

Wet

Wet
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
64%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
68%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin 5
74%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
75%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
77%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
83%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Wet performance
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
83%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Alpin 5
84%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
Dry performance
Michelin Alpin 5
86%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
59%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin 5
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
56%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Alpin 5
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
67%
Dry handling
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
82%

Snow

Snow
Michelin Alpin 5
72%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
84%
Snow traction
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Snow performance
Michelin Alpin 5
59%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
82%
Snow braking
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
75%
Snow cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
82%
Snow handling
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
84%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
68%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin 5
96%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
28%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Alpin 5
75%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
85%
Price/value
Michelin Alpin 5
97%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
64%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Alpin 5
66%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin 5
63%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
66%
Interior noise
Michelin Alpin 5
67%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
92%
Comfort
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
79%

Ice

Ice
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Ice braking
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Ice lateral guidance
Michelin Alpin 5
78%

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