Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO vs. Michelin 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%). But when it comes to comparing Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO and Michelin Alpin 5, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO was done in 2018, compared to 2015 when was the Michelin Alpin 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Blizzak LM-001 EVO and the Alpin 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the Michelin Alpin 5 also have B wet ratings.