Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

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 Pilot Alpin 5 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is an Premium-Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is an Ultra-High-Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

In This Article

Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion

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 seventeen tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these seventeen tests:

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead of the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 in five of the tests
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 finished ahead of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 in eleven of the tests
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 drew in one of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is better than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 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 Pilot Alpin 5 was better during eleven dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 4.96% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

44.35M

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

42.15M

Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.4M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41.9M
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:41.11M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 37.95M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.1M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41.4M
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test 245/45 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:46.6M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 43.5M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.2M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 43.5M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 42.6M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43.1M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41.22M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:41.7M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 42M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.4M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 42.3M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.2M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 44M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:45.1M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 43.6M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.3M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41.8M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.49% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

56.87s

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

56.02s

Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:45.61s	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 44.8s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.91s	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 70.81s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:53.09s	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 52.46s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 0.47% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

108.22Km/H

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

108.73Km/H

Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:110.1Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 110.5Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:101.6Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 102.9Km/H
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test 245/45 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:119.4Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 119.6Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:97Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 96.7Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:106.8Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 107.1Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:112.1Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 112.6Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:103.4Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 103.1Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:121.4Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 123Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:102.2Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 103.1Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 2.6% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

53.9 Points

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

52.5 Points

Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:98 Points	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 95 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.8 Points	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during fourteen wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 6.09% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

38.68M

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

41.19M

Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>

2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test 245/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.3M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 31.9M
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.3M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.9M
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27.92M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 30.99M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:49M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.8M
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test 245/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:33.1M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 34.6M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:46.5M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.8M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:44.4M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 48.3M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27.28M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 27.83M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:27.6M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 31.3M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:31.4M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 34.3M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:49.1M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 53.6M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.1M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.9M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.3M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 33.2M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:48.2M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 51.3M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 6.69% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

30.7M

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

32.9M

Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

See how the Wet Braking - Cool winner was calculated >>

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19

✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.7M

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 32.9M

Wet Braking - Worn

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one wet braking - worn tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stopped the vehicle in 12.1% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

32.7M

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

37.2M

Wet braking at Low Tread Depth, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Worn: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

See how the Wet Braking - Worn winner was calculated >>

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19

✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.7M

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 37.2M

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 1.48% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

63.4s

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

64.35s

Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:49.09s	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.8s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:56.33s	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 57.53s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:84.77s	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 85.73s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during eight wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.3% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

79.9Km/H

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

78.86Km/H

Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.9Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 74.4Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:72.9Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72Km/H
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test 245/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.9Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 73.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:78.5Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 77.3Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.7Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 85.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.8Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 85.7Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:82.7Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 81.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:80Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 79.4Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:83.7Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 80.6Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 1.37% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

54.75 Points

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

54 Points

Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:100 Points	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 98 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.5 Points	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had 0.81% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

7.41m/s

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

7.35m/s

Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>

2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18

✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.41m/s

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.35m/s

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 0.51% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

86.16Km/H

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

85.72Km/H

Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:87.6Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 86.1Km/H
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:79.4Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 83.1Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:90.8Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 97.5Km/H
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test 245/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:76.2Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 74.9Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.4Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:80.3Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 80.7Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:93.89Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 93.63Km/H
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:100.1Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 92.4Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:93.2Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 91.4Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:98.6Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 99Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.4Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.2Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:87Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 86.7Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during nine curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 slipped out at a 6.45% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

11.32m/sec2

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

10.59m/sec2

Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:85.1m/sec2	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 80.8m/sec2
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.73m/sec2	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.82m/sec2
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test 245/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.75m/sec2	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.48m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.15m/sec2	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.72m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.12m/sec2	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.02m/sec2
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.28m/sec2	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1.87m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.55m/sec2	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.12m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.67m/sec2	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.5m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.64m/sec2	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.46m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.17m/sec2	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.14m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during thirteen snow braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 1.84% less distance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

25.57M

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

25.1M

Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>

2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test 245/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.5M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 24.3M
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.5M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 24.3M
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:16.28M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 15.67M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:32.2M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 32M
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test 245/45 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:26M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 25.7M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.4M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 24.1M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:24.6M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 24.4M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:18.26M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 17.97M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:16.11M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 15.93M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 29.2M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.9M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 29.2M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:29.8M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 28.6M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:29.6M	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 29.8M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:30.8M	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 30.2M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 accelerated 4.88% faster than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

6.56s

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

6.24s

Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.59s	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 5.26s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:5.76s	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 5.54s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.34s	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.93s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had 2.1% better snow traction than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2164N

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2210.47N

Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3029N	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3005N
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2688N	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2687N
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test 245/45 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.54N	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.69N
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3810N	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3860N
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2850N	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2915N
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2780N	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2944N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2151N	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2218N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:1.44N	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1.52N
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2163N	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2260N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 2.83% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

85.84s

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

83.41s

Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:90.56s	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 86.2s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:86.63s	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 84.26s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:80.32s	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 79.76s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 1.85% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

55.19Km/H

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

56.23Km/H

Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:61.2Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 60.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:43Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 44.3Km/H
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test 245/45 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:51.5Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 52.5Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:66.9Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 68.7Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:47.5Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 48.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:57Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 60.6Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:55.5Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 55.8Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:54.4Km/H	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 54.2Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:59.7Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 60.9Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during zero subj. snow handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scored 7.73% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

50.75 Points

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

55 Points

Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:92 Points	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 100 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:9.5 Points	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during zero snow circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 provided 2.68% more lateral grip than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2.9ms/2

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2.98ms/2

Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>

2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:2.9ms/2

✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.98ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during zero snow slalom tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was 5.98% faster through a slalom than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

3.3m/sec2

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

3.51m/sec2

Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.72m/sec2	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.89m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.44m/sec2	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.68m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.96m/sec2	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.23m/sec2
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:0.344m/sec2	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 0.352m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.03m/sec2	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.34m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:3.47m/sec2	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.73m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:4.12m/sec2	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.36m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

39.25 Points

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

39.58 Points

Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

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Noise

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during ten noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 measured 1.34% quieter than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

71.79dB

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

70.83dB

External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Noise winner was calculated >>

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.3dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 70.1dB
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.5dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 69.4dB
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.4dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.8dB
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test 245/45 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.7dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 69.8dB
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.1dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 69.5dB
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:74dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.2dB
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73.1dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.4dB
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:73dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 70.6dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 69.5dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:71.7dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.5dB
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:70.9dB	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.3dB

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during zero wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is predicted to cover 23.83% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

30673.67KM

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

40272.33KM

Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Wear winner was calculated >>

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:40180KM	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 47970KM
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:17420KM	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 31460KM
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:34421KM	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41387KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two value tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 proved to have a 11.88% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

15.57Price/1000

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

13.72Price/1000

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

See how the Value winner was calculated >>

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:14.68Price/1000	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 15.22Price/1000
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:12.41Price/1000	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.83Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:19.61Price/1000	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 18.12Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during eight price tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 cost 14.8% less than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

420.74

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

493.84

Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

See how the Price winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:111.68	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 127.29
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:615	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 700
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test 245/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:257	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 309
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:920	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1125
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:950	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1090
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:152.99	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 185.99
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:216.22	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 246.46
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:143	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 167

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was better during ten rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had a 4.71% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

8.1kg / t

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

8.5kg / t

Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.35kg / t	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.97kg / t
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.566kg / t	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 9.142kg / t
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.91kg / t	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.43kg / t
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test 245/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.9kg / t	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.1kg / t
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/45 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.38kg / t	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.47kg / t
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.61kg / t	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.23kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:7.85kg / t	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.49kg / t
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test 255/40 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.58kg / t	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.45kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.09kg / t	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.46kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.72kg / t	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.89kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.4kg / t	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.9kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19	Bridgestone Blizzak LM005:8.79kg / t	✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.41kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

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

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has been reviewed 21 times and drivers have given the tire 88% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

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 Pilot Alpin 5

Given 81% 205/60 R16 H on mostly country roads for 76,000 spirited miles

This is by far the best winter I have used. I live in the alps and use every weekend to go from 300m to 1740m ski ressort. I have needed to chain up even with 30cm snow. On the packed snow/ice no issues even from standing start on gradient. Knowing the road I push the corners and straights with the knowledge they do not let me down

Helpful 189 - tire reviewed on November 5, 2018

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Conclusion

In conclusion the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 performed better in subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet braking - worn, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, price and rolling resistance, while the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, noise, wear and value.

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 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 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: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

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.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Test Results

Dry Braking

Dry Handling [s]

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Dry Handling

Wet Braking

Wet Braking - Cool

Wet Braking - Worn

Wet Handling [s]

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Wet Handling

Wet Circle

Straight Aqua

Curved Aquaplaning

Snow Braking

Snow Traction

Snow Traction

Snow Handling [s]

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Snow Handling

Snow Circle

Snow Slalom

Subj. Comfort

Noise

Wear

Value

Price

Rolling Resistance

Real World Driver Reviews

Conclusion

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