Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7 (2026)

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 (90%) than Bridgestone (89%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 85% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the ALPIN 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 7 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak 6 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany.