Segment
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV Premium2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Premium
Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV vs. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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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, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (93%) than Michelin (91%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 97% compared to 96% of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2024 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the STRAßENVERKEHR 2024 235/55 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV and the Blizzak 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 71% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has B rating.
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| Dimensions | R17 - R23 | R16 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV Exemplary2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Lateral guidance on snow
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry steering response
Dry lane changing
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | 7.3 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 6.0 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Rating: Very good | 8.8 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 7.9 | 7.0 | ||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Rating: Very good | 9.2 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 7.7 | 6.5 | ||
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