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Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin 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 32 + 3 road tests and 117 + 33 owner reviews. How we score

Alpin 5 is ahead, 77–66

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Tire ABridgestone

Blizzak LM005

Winter

± 5

Tests 73 · 32 tests Owners 58 · 117 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 54 in 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test (wet braking)

Michelin Alpin 5
Tire BMichelin

Alpin 5

Winter

± 6

Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 81 · 33 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wear)

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 5 +5
    73
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 3 tests7770
    Reviews found online5577

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 77.3 + 40% × 55 = 68

    Alpin 5: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 76.6 = 73

  2. 88

    Wet

    Blizzak LM005 +6
    82
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 3 tests10080
    Reviews found online7187

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 100 + 40% × 71 = 88

    Alpin 5: 60% × 79.5 + 40% × 86.7 = 82

  3. 73

    Snow

    Level
    73
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 3 tests7969
    Reviews found online6479

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 79.4 + 40% × 64.1 = 73

    Alpin 5: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 78.6 = 73

  4. 66

    Comfort

    Alpin 5 +10
    76
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests77≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online5879

    Blizzak LM005: 40% × 77.1 + 60% × 58.4 = 66

    Alpin 5: 40% × 70.7 (est.) + 60% × 78.8 = 76

    No road tests of comfort for Alpin 5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 68

    Noise

    Blizzak LM005 +6
    62
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 3 tests6960
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 68.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 68

    Alpin 5: 60% × 59.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 62

    No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak LM005 or 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. 38

    Treadwear

    Alpin 5 +45
    83
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests3783
    Reviews found online4183

    Blizzak LM005: 60% × 36.5 + 40% × 41 = 38

    Alpin 5: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 83.1 = 83

  7. 59

    Handling (owners)

    Alpin 5 +18
    77
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Alpin 5
    Reviews found online5977
  8. 83

    Efficiency

    Blizzak LM005 +24
    59
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM005Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 3 tests8359
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM005Michelin Alpin 5
Relative Score 66 77
Dry 68 73
Wet 88 82
Snow 73 73
Comfort 66 76
Noise 68 62
Treadwear 38 83
Handling (owners) 59 77
Efficiency 83 59

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Blizzak LM005

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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 LM005Alpin 5ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 96% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 97% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 99% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 95% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 92% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 98% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 93% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 95% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 84% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 96% #18/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 96% #15/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 95% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 56% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 88% #5/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 76% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 85% #6/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test 68% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #18/20 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test #13/20 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 36% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #8/16 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 #2/11 2019 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Blizzak LM005

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and braking performance on wet roads and heavy rain
  • High driving comfort with low interior noise levels when new
  • Predictable and stable handling characteristics in dry and mild winter conditions

Cons

  • Rapid and premature tread wear, with many users reporting the tire wearing out within 5,000 to 15,000 km
  • Noticeable degradation in snow and ice grip by the second or third season
  • Increased tire noise, whining, or humming vibrations as the tire ages
All owner themes in the Blizzak LM005 review

Tire B Alpin 5

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow and winter conditions
  • Outstanding wet-weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
  • High ride comfort and remarkably low noise levels for a winter tire

Cons

  • Soft rubber compound struggles in warm temperatures (above 20°C–25°C), causing cornering smear
  • Soft sidewalls reduce precision during aggressive dry handling
  • Potential increase in noise and hardening of the rubber compound after 3 years of use
All owner themes in the Alpin 5 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 B · Michelin Alpin 5
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available16517
Rim diameters14″ – 22″15″ – 20″
Tread depth9/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—
Sizes in common1616

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Michelin Alpin 5

Winner: Michelin Alpin 5 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 if efficiency, wet and noise matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Alpin 5 scores 83 vs 38 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 83 vs 59 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Alpin 5 scores 77 vs 59 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Alpin 5 scores 76 vs 66 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
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Tire B · Michelin Alpin 5
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Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 5?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 5?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 88 vs 82 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 5?

Michelin Alpin 5, 73 vs 68 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 5?

Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 73 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 5?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 68 vs 62 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 5?

Michelin Alpin 5, 76 vs 66 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 5?

Michelin Alpin 5, 83 vs 38 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 5?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 83 vs 59 on our efficiency score.

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