Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Bridgestone (46%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 92% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sport Auto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 94% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.

#	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 /92%	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 /100%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

/92%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

/100%

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Segment

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 213

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 102

Number of tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 47x

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 13x

Best position in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 1.

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 1.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 4.

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 15.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 1.85

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 3.21

Year of the last test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 2023

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 2023

Best rating in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Exemplary

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Good

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
88%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
77%

Snow braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 92%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 83%

Snow traction

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 91%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 78%

Snow handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 40%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 37%

Snow cornering

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 90%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 74%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
88%

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
73%

Wet braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 93%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 77%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 74%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 71%

Wet handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 92%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 85%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 75%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 65%

Wet circle cornering

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 91%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 76%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
89%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
72%

Dry braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 88%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 70%

Dry handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 90%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 82%

Dry steering response

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 88%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 79%

Dry lane changing

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 100%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 66%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
81%

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
76%

Exterior noise

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 90%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 77%

Comfort

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 80%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 71%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ? dB

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 ? dB

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
74%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
71%

Rolling resistance

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 88%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 76%

Mileage

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 92%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 62%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 ?

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
83.3%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
80.7%

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Mutual tests

Sport Auto Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Very good
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Rating: Very good
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Test winner
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1-	2	2-	3+
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner	2+	2+	1	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	31,4	30,9
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	34,3	29,2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 245/40 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Rating: Good	2-	2	1-
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2022 245/45 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,3	9,4	10	10	10
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Very good	8,4	7,6	8,2	8	7
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Very good	7	9,1	10	8	9
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	2+	2+	2+
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner	2+	2+	1-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Exemplary	1-	2	1-
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary	1-	2	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2+	1-	2
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-	2+	1-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	30,3	24,5
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5	31,9	24,3
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 235/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,5	1,9	1,8	2,3	2,6	0,8	1,8
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1,5	3,0	2,2	2,4	3,0	2,0	1,8
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Good	2,3	1,9	1,8	2,4	3,0	1,5	2,1
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2021 225/40 R18

Name
Best values in test	1
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	1
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Rating: Test winner	1
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