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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — Compared

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

Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is ahead, 77–63

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Tire ABridgestone

Blizzak LM001

Winter

Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 54 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (rolling resistance)

Tire BMichelin

Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Winter

Tests 83 · 6 tests Owners 76 · 15 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (dry handling)

Category by category

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

  1. 63

    Dry

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +13
    76
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)7175
    Reviews found online5178
    Dry Braking (% of best)96%99%
    Dry Handling (% of best)99%100%
  2. 68

    Wet

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +13
    81
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)7481
    Reviews found online5881
    Wet Braking (% of best)91%90%
    Wet Handling (% of best)97%100%
  3. 62

    Snow

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +21
    83
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)6988
    Reviews found online5176
    Snow Braking (% of best)92%100%
    Snow Handling (% of best)98%100%
  4. 61

    Comfort

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +12
    73
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Reviews found online5276
  5. 56

    Noise

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +32
    88
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)7199
    Reviews found online3472
  6. 62

    Treadwear

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +8
    70
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Reviews found online6074
  7. 60

    Handling

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +13
    73
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Reviews found online6073
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM001Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Relative Score 63 77
Dry 63 76
Wet 68 81
Snow 62 83
Comfort 61 73
Noise 56 88
Treadwear 62 70
Handling 60 73

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Headline score

Blizzak LM001

Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5 SUVΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 96% #10/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 99% #4/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test −2.3 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test −1.4 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% #1/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 96% #3/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 +3.6 Different tests
Noise Other 98% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test −1.5 Different tests
Price Other 61% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 65% #10/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test −4.2 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 20% #5/16 · 2015 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 165/70 R14 67% #3/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 −46.7 Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 92% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test −8.1 Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #6/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test −1.7 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 89% #9/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 99% #2/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test −9.9 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 91% #7/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 90% #9/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test +0.9 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 −2.6 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Blizzak LM001

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow and icy conditions
  • Precise handling and stability on cold, winter-affected roads
  • Reliable braking performance in severe weather

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear reported by some users
  • High noise levels on dry asphalt
  • Increased fuel consumption compared to other winter tires
All owner themes in the Blizzak LM001 review

Tire B Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and handling on wet and slushy roads
  • High tread life and durability over long distances
  • Excellent dry road comfort and low noise levels

Cons

  • Abrupt loss of grip when reaching the limit on hard-packed snow
  • Higher price point compared to some competitors
  • Performance can feel less predictable than dedicated Nordic winter tires in extreme ice/snow conditions
All owner themes in the Pilot Alpin 5 SUV review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available6971
Rim diameters14″ – 21″17″ – 23″
Tread depth11/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — better noise, snow and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 88 vs 56 on noise.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 83 vs 62 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 76 vs 63 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 81 vs 68 on wet.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
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Tire B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
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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.

77

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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

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