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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 2 + 23 road tests and 11 + 34 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Alpin 5 is ahead, 89–59

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Tire ABridgestone

Blizzak LM001

Winter

± 7

Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 46 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tire BMichelin

Pilot Alpin 5

Winter

± 4

Tests 91 · 23 tests Owners 85 · 34 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 31 in 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)

Category by category

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

  1. 60

    Dry

    Pilot Alpin 5 +29
    89
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 17 tests7191
    Reviews found online4286

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 71.5 + 40% × 42 = 60

    Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 90.7 + 40% × 86.3 = 89

  2. 65

    Wet

    Pilot Alpin 5 +28
    93
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 23 tests7595
    Reviews found online5089

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 74.5 + 40% × 50.3 = 65

    Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 95.4 + 40% × 88.8 = 93

  3. 60

    Snow

    Pilot Alpin 5 +28
    88
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 22 tests6893
    Reviews found online4880

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 68.5 + 40% × 48 = 60

    Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 93.4 + 40% × 79.5 = 88

  4. 51

    Comfort

    Pilot Alpin 5 +34
    85
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests≈ 63 (est.)94
    Reviews found online4380

    Blizzak LM001: 40% × 63.4 (est.) + 60% × 42.6 = 51

    Pilot Alpin 5: 40% × 93.8 + 60% × 79.5 = 85

    No road tests of comfort for Blizzak LM001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 54

    Noise

    Pilot Alpin 5 +30
    84
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 17 tests7195
    Reviews found online29≈ 66 (est.)

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 28.5 = 54

    Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 95.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 84

    No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Alpin 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 56

    Treadwear

    Pilot Alpin 5 +29
    85
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests≈ 60 (est.)84
    Reviews found online4985

    Blizzak LM001: 60% × 60.1 (est.) + 40% × 48.8 = 56

    Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 84.8 = 85

    No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak LM001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 54

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Alpin 5 +34
    88
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5
    Reviews found online5488
  8. 71

    Efficiency

    Pilot Alpin 5 +1
    72
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM001Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 17 tests7172
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM001Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Relative Score 59 89
Dry 60 89
Wet 65 93
Snow 60 88
Comfort 51 85
Noise 54 84
Treadwear 56 85
Handling (owners) 54 88
Efficiency 71 72

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Blizzak LM001

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Pilot Alpin 5

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 LM001Pilot Alpin 5ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% #10/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 99% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% #1/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 97% #9/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 91% #7/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 92% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 92% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 99% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #6/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 100% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 85% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 92% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 61% #5/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test 72% #9/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #6/5 2022 Consumer Reports Performance Winter/Snow Tires #1/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – 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

Pros

  • Outstanding dry and wet grip for a winter tire, offering summer-tire-like handling characteristics
  • Excellent traction, stability, and handling in snow and alpine conditions
  • Crisp steering response, high precision, and great road feedback

Cons

  • Subpar performance on pure ice and certain slush conditions
  • Stiffer sidewalls can translate to a bumpy ride that transmits minor road imperfections
  • Potential for increased cabin noise or humming at highway speeds
All owner themes in the Pilot Alpin 5 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6981
Rim diameters14″ – 21″16″ – 23″
Tread depth11/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—
Sizes in common2121

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

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

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 85 vs 51 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 88 vs 54 on handling.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 84 vs 54 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 89 vs 60 on dry.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
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Tire B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Blizzak LM001 or Pilot Alpin 5?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM001 or Pilot Alpin 5?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 93 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM001 or Pilot Alpin 5?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 89 vs 60 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM001 or Pilot Alpin 5?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 88 vs 60 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Blizzak LM001 or Pilot Alpin 5?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 84 vs 54 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM001 or Pilot Alpin 5?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 85 vs 51 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM001 or Pilot Alpin 5?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 85 vs 56 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Blizzak LM001 or Pilot Alpin 5?

Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 72 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.

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.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

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