Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (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%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-001 is made in Poland and ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.