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Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

Michelin Alpin A4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Alpin A4

R14 – R17
VS
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Blizzak LM-005

8.7
R14 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Bridgestone (90%). The first tyre test of Michelin Alpin A4 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin Alpin A4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin A4
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Number of tests
5
49
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
4.4
3.2
Latest test
2019
2024
Available sizes
42
244

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 7 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
99%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin A4
99%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Safety
Michelin Alpin A4
98%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
92%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin A4
78%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin A4
84%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin A4
99%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
92%
Snow braking
Michelin Alpin A4
92%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Snow handling
Michelin Alpin A4
84%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Snow traction
Michelin Alpin A4
98%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Ice
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Ice braking
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Ice lateral guidance
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
94%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Interior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
95%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
98%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
100%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%

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