Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

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 (91%) than Bridgestone (90%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 94% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2023 235/60 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 71% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.