Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 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 (90%) than Bridgestone (89%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 235/35 R19 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 49% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B wet grip rating, whereas 90% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.