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%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 63% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2024 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the
ALPIN 6 and the
Blizzak 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and
Blizzak 6 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.
