Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (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 (91%) than Bridgestone (90%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 92% of the Bridgestone Blizzak 6. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2025 275/35 R19 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 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 (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 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 PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.