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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Alpin PA4

R17 – R21
VS
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Blizzak LM-005

8.7
R14 – R22
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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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Alpin PA4
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Number of tests
7
49
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
3.6
3.2
Latest test
2019
2024
Available sizes
116
244

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
96%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
92%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
85%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
93%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
85%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
91%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
94%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Snow braking
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Snow cornering
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
90%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Snow handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
93%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Snow traction
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
99%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
99%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
91%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
84%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
84%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%

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