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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 vs Michelin Alpin A4 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Alpin A4 is ahead, 78–67

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Tire ABridgestone

Blizzak LM-32

Winter

Tests – · none yet Owners 67 · 20 reviews

Best test result: #10 of 11 in 2014 AZ Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)

Tire BMichelin

Alpin A4

Winter

Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 83 · 54 reviews

Best test result: #4 of 11 in 2014 AZ Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 68

    Dry

    Alpin A4 +10
    78
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32Alpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)–75
    Reviews found online6882
  2. 69

    Wet

    Alpin A4 +11
    80
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32Alpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)–75
    Reviews found online6987
  3. 68

    Snow

    Alpin A4 +6
    74
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32Alpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)–69
    Reviews found online6782
  4. 67

    Comfort

    Alpin A4 +10
    77
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32Alpin A4
    Reviews found online6484
  5. 66

    Noise

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    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32Alpin A4
    Reviews found online66–
  6. 67

    Treadwear

    Alpin A4 +8
    75
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32Alpin A4
    Reviews found online6781
  7. 64

    Handling

    Alpin A4 +22
    86
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM-32Alpin A4
    Reviews found online6486
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM-32Michelin Alpin A4
Relative Score 67 78
Dry 68 78
Wet 69 80
Snow 68 74
Comfort 67 77
Noise 66 –
Treadwear 67 75
Handling 64 86

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Headline score

Blizzak LM-32

Alpin A4

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryBlizzak LM-32Alpin A4ΔHead-to-head
Overall Ranking Overall #10/11 #4/11 – 3–12 in 15 shared tests Newest: 2014 AZ Winter Tyre Test

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Blizzak LM-32

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and reliability in deep snow and winter storms
  • Stable and satisfying handling on cold, dry roads
  • Good resistance to aquaplaning and solid durability/tread life reported by some users

Cons

  • Poor and unpredictable wet weather grip, leading to wheel spin and sliding
  • Noticeable road noise and humming that increases as the tread wears down
  • Vague steering feel and lackluster performance under quick acceleration
All owner themes in the Blizzak LM-32 review

Tire B Alpin A4

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and braking performance on snow and ice
  • High level of confidence and stability in wet, cold conditions
  • Impressive tread life and durability over multiple seasons

Cons

  • Reduced steering feedback and 'numb' handling feel
  • Performance decline in dry conditions when temperatures exceed 10°C
  • Occasional reports of increased rolling resistance
All owner themes in the Alpin A4 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 B · Michelin Alpin A4
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available359
Rim diameters15″ – 20″14″ – 17″

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32

Michelin Alpin A4

Winner: Michelin Alpin A4 — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 86 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 80 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 78 vs 68 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 77 vs 67 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
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Tire B · Michelin Alpin A4
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How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

78

Leads

Alpin A4

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