Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Alpin 6

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and the Michelin Alpin 6 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Michelin Alpin 6 are Premium Touring Winter tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
Blizzak-LM005 VS Alpin-6

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been twenty-four tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these twenty-four tests:

  • Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead of the Michelin Alpin 6 in fifteen of the tests
  • Michelin Alpin 6 finished ahead of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 in nine of the tests

While it might look like the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is better than the Michelin Alpin 6 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.06% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
44.51M
Michelin Alpin 6
44.04M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Alpin 6

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.6M Michelin Alpin 6: 44.6M
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.5M Michelin Alpin 6: 44.5M
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:45.4M ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 44.7M
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:46.5M Michelin Alpin 6: 47.5M
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test
195/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.7M ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 42.8M
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:48.3M ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 45.9M
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:45.5M Michelin Alpin 6: 46.4M
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:39.4M ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 36.6M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43M Michelin Alpin 6: 43.1M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.7M Michelin Alpin 6: 44.5M
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.7M ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 43M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.8M Michelin Alpin 6: 44.9M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.23% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
72.23s
Michelin Alpin 6
73.13s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:63.1s Michelin Alpin 6: 64.5s
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:79.8s Michelin Alpin 6: 80.7s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.8s Michelin Alpin 6: 74.2s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 0.74% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
111.75Km/H
Michelin Alpin 6
110.92Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:114.9Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 114.9Km/H
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:82.6Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 81.7Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:97.5Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 95.6Km/H
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:114.1Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 113.7Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:137.9Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 137Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:123.5Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 122.6Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 6.57% more points than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
34.25 Points
Michelin Alpin 6
32 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9 Points Michelin Alpin 6: 9 Points
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9 Points Michelin Alpin 6: 5 Points
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:29 Points Michelin Alpin 6: 24 Points
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:90 Points Michelin Alpin 6: 90 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from fifteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during fifteen wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 5.79% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
38.53M
Michelin Alpin 6
40.9M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:31.2M Michelin Alpin 6: 33.5M
2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:29.2M Michelin Alpin 6: 30.4M
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:29.2M Michelin Alpin 6: 30.4M
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.4M Michelin Alpin 6: 45.9M
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:50.9M Michelin Alpin 6: 54.4M
2021 Winter Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.1M Michelin Alpin 6: 34.9M
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:29.3M Michelin Alpin 6: 32.2M
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:50.2M Michelin Alpin 6: 54.6M
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:50.3M Michelin Alpin 6: 53.3M
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27.3M Michelin Alpin 6: 31.8M
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.8M Michelin Alpin 6: 34.1M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:51.2M Michelin Alpin 6: 53.3M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:36.6M Michelin Alpin 6: 36.8M
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:35.2M Michelin Alpin 6: 36.4M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:49M Michelin Alpin 6: 51.5M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 6.43% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
36.4M
Michelin Alpin 6
38.9M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:36.4M Michelin Alpin 6: 38.9M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 2.5% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
91.23s
Michelin Alpin 6
93.57s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:90.2s Michelin Alpin 6: 91.2s
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:97s Michelin Alpin 6: 100.6s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.5s Michelin Alpin 6: 88.9s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during six wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.2% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
75.25Km/H
Michelin Alpin 6
74.35Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.9Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 72.6Km/H
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:74.3Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 73.1Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.8Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 85.9Km/H
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.9Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 70.8Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.9Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 71.6Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.7Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 72.1Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during three subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 9.94% more points than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
40.25 Points
Michelin Alpin 6
36.25 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:10 Points Michelin Alpin 6: 10 Points
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9 Points Michelin Alpin 6: 8 Points
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:42 Points Michelin Alpin 6: 37 Points
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:100 Points Michelin Alpin 6: 90 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 3.16% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
12.26s
Michelin Alpin 6
12.66s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:12.59s Michelin Alpin 6: 12.95s
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:12.02s Michelin Alpin 6: 12.34s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:12.18s Michelin Alpin 6: 12.69s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 floated at a 1.84% higher speed than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
78.83Km/H
Michelin Alpin 6
77.38Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:75.5Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 75.4Km/H
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:74.2Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 71.7Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:75.3Km/H ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 75.6Km/H
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:82.8Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 76.5Km/H
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:83.4Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 82Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:81.7Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 78Km/H
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:74.4Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 73.4Km/H
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:80Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 79.9Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:78.4Km/H ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 78.7Km/H
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:76.8Km/H ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 77.8Km/H
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.4Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 81.5Km/H
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:77.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 78.1Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 slipped out at a 4.53% higher speed than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
3.75m/sec2
Michelin Alpin 6
3.58m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.2m/sec2 Michelin Alpin 6: 2.84m/sec2
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.2m/sec2 Michelin Alpin 6: 3.09m/sec2
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.8m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 2.85m/sec2
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.3m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 7.6m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.78m/sec2 Michelin Alpin 6: 2.61m/sec2
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.2m/sec2 Michelin Alpin 6: 2.9m/sec2
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.8m/sec2 Michelin Alpin 6: 3.2m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from fifteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during fourteen snow braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 2.49% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
24.32M
Michelin Alpin 6
24.94M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:25.6M Michelin Alpin 6: 27.2M
2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.6M Michelin Alpin 6: 24.7M
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.6M Michelin Alpin 6: 24.7M
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26.9M Michelin Alpin 6: 27.8M
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26M Michelin Alpin 6: 26.2M
2021 Winter Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:28.1M Michelin Alpin 6: 29.1M
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.7M Michelin Alpin 6: 33.2M
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:28.1M Michelin Alpin 6: 29.1M
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27M Michelin Alpin 6: 27.3M
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27.2M Michelin Alpin 6: 29.6M
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26.3M Michelin Alpin 6: 26.4M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26.3M Michelin Alpin 6: 26.4M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.9M Michelin Alpin 6: 10M
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.6M Michelin Alpin 6: 10.5M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:21.9M Michelin Alpin 6: 21.9M

Snow Traction

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
5.1s
Michelin Alpin 6
5.1s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction:

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.1s Michelin Alpin 6: 5.1s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had 0.53% better snow traction than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
1816.04N
Michelin Alpin 6
1825.78N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Alpin 6

2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2345N Michelin Alpin 6: 2325N
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2175N Michelin Alpin 6: 2152N
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:1.87N Michelin Alpin 6: 1.83N
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2899N Michelin Alpin 6: 2862N
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2683N ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 2782N
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2556N ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 2580N
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:237.1N ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 251.3N
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:261.4N Michelin Alpin 6: 260.9N
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3186N ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 3217N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during three snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 was 0.85% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
89.03s
Michelin Alpin 6
88.27s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin Alpin 6

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:84.4s ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 82.9s
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:116.2s ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 115.6s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:66.5s ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 66.3s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 0.19% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
57.38Km/H
Michelin Alpin 6
57.27Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:48Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 47.7Km/H
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:76.4Km/H ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 76.9Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:57.2Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 57.1Km/H
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:52.1Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 51.6Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:57.4Km/H Michelin Alpin 6: 56.6Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:53.2Km/H ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 53.7Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 0.78% more points than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
32.25 Points
Michelin Alpin 6
32 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9 Points Michelin Alpin 6: 9 Points
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:10 Points Michelin Alpin 6: 7 Points
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:20 Points ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 22 Points
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:90 Points Michelin Alpin 6: 90 Points

Snow Circle

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
4.59ms/2
Michelin Alpin 6
4.59ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle:

2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.59ms/2 Michelin Alpin 6: 4.59ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during zero snow slalom tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 0.27% faster through a slalom than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
3.69m/sec2
Michelin Alpin 6
3.7m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin Alpin 6

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.69m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 3.7m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 stopped the vehicle 9.05% shorter than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
21.55M
Michelin Alpin 6
19.6M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Michelin Alpin 6

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:22.1M ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 19.7M
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:21M ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 19.5M

Subj. Comfort

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
31.25 Points
Michelin Alpin 6
31.5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Alpin 6

Noise

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during five noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 measured 0.6% quieter than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
71.47dB
Michelin Alpin 6
71.9dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.2dB Michelin Alpin 6: 70.5dB
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70dB Michelin Alpin 6: 71.2dB
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.2dB Michelin Alpin 6: 73.7dB
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test
195/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.7dB ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 70.9dB
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.1dB Michelin Alpin 6: 70.9dB
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72dB Michelin Alpin 6: 72dB
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.8dB ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 72.2dB
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.7dB ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 72.9dB
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.8dB ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 71.2dB
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.2dB Michelin Alpin 6: 73.5dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 measured 1.29% quieter than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
68.9dB
Michelin Alpin 6
69.8dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:68.9dB Michelin Alpin 6: 69.8dB

Wear

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during zero wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is predicted to cover 28.69% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
35167.8KM
Michelin Alpin 6
49316.6KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin Alpin 6

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:42230KM ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 51250KM
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:31300KM ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 40100KM
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:31409KM ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 40933KM
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:36100KM ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 61000KM
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:34800KM ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 53300KM

Value

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during four value tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 proved to have a 13.98% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
11.59Price/1000
Michelin Alpin 6
9.97Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Michelin Alpin 6

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:11.25Price/1000 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 10.15Price/1000
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:11.02Price/1000 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 9.6Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:19.74Price/1000 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 17.35Price/1000
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.35Price/1000 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 2.79Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during eleven price tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 cost 14.92% less than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
372.15
Michelin Alpin 6
437.42
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:128 Michelin Alpin 6: 160
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:475 Michelin Alpin 6: 520
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:505 Michelin Alpin 6: 615
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:340 Michelin Alpin 6: 380
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:103 Michelin Alpin 6: 123
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:345 Michelin Alpin 6: 385
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:535 Michelin Alpin 6: 660
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:135.69 Michelin Alpin 6: 163.59
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:620 Michelin Alpin 6: 720
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:157 Michelin Alpin 6: 170
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:750 Michelin Alpin 6: 915

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during ten rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had a 5.76% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
8.02kg / t
Michelin Alpin 6
8.51kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.6kg / t Michelin Alpin 6: 8kg / t
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.95kg / t Michelin Alpin 6: 8.57kg / t
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.68kg / t Michelin Alpin 6: 7.86kg / t
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.4kg / t Michelin Alpin 6: 8.48kg / t
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.5kg / t Michelin Alpin 6: 9.1kg / t
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.18kg / t Michelin Alpin 6: 8.75kg / t
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8kg / t Michelin Alpin 6: 8.8kg / t
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8kg / t Michelin Alpin 6: 9.1kg / t
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.32kg / t Michelin Alpin 6: 8.33kg / t
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.6kg / t Michelin Alpin 6: 8.14kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 used 0.87% less fuel than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
5.7l/100km
Michelin Alpin 6
5.75l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.7l/100km Michelin Alpin 6: 5.8l/100km
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.7l/100km Michelin Alpin 6: 5.7l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 emitted 41.05% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
90.75mg/km/t
Michelin Alpin 6
53.5mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin Alpin 6

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:98.5mg/km/t ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 56mg/km/t
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
205/60 R16		 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:83mg/km/t ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 51mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Michelin Alpin 6.

In total the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 has been reviewed 87 times and drivers have given the tire 72% overall.

The Michelin Alpin 6 has been reviewed 30 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Alpin 6.

Best Review for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Given 88% 225/50 R17 V on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
My initial inspection is as following. The tires perform great. Just drove 1000km on them. A combination of 50/50 motorway and regional roads. So far the tires kept up to their promise. In the dry they perform as expected. Very stable and calm even the feel on the steering wheel is nice considering it is a winter tire. I had the chance to drive them through a rainstorm on the motorway and regional roads and they performed better than I thought they would. Again very stable and calm behaviour. But I have not driven them to the limit as it is not safe to do that on the public roads. So far I... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 196 - tire reviewed on November 14, 2019
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Best Review for the Michelin Alpin 6
Given 93% 195/65 R15 on mostly town for 0 spirited miles
I've had until now kleber krisalp hp2, Avon Ice touring, Pirelli Cinturato. The Alpin 6 have a good grip on wet and dry, they are silent to. I'm waiting the snow to test it. 1st impresion, verry good.
Helpful 225 - tire reviewed on November 11, 2018
View all Michelin Alpin 6 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 performed better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, noise, noise, price, rolling resistance and fuel consumption, while the Michelin Alpin 6 performed better in dry braking, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow slalom, ice braking, wear, value and abrasion.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in snow circle, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Overall Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.