Tests 73 · 32 tests Owners 59 · 113 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 54 in 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test (wet braking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Alpin 6 — 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 + 19 road tests and 113 + 35 owner reviews. How we score
Alpin 6 is ahead, 80–67
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Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 15 tests that measured wet braking for both, Blizzak LM005 won 15 and Alpin 6 won 0 (average 100% vs 94% of the best).
- In 15 tests that measured snow braking for both, Blizzak LM005 won 14 and Alpin 6 won 0 (average 98% vs 96% of the best).
- In 12 tests that measured dry braking for both, Blizzak LM005 won 5 and Alpin 6 won 4 (average 97% vs 97% of the best).
- In 12 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Blizzak LM005 won 7 and Alpin 6 won 4 (average 96% vs 94% of the best).
- In 10 tests that measured snow traction for both, Blizzak LM005 won 6 and Alpin 6 won 4 (average 98% vs 98% of the best).
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69
Dry
Alpin 6 +877Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 15 tests 77 74 Reviews found online 56 82 Dry Braking (% of best) · 12 shared tests · wins 5–4 97% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 8–0 100% 99% Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–0 94% 77% Dry (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 98% Blizzak LM005: 60% × 77.3 + 40% × 55.8 = 69
Alpin 6: 60% × 74.2 + 40% × 82 = 77
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89
Wet
Level89Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 19 tests 100 90 Reviews found online 72 87 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 94% 84% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 12 shared tests · wins 7–4 96% 94% Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–0 94% 87% Wet (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 97% Wet Lateral Stability (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 96% Wet Braking (% of best) · 15 shared tests · wins 15–0 100% 94% Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 94% Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 7–0 100% 98% Blizzak LM005: 60% × 100 + 40% × 71.9 = 89
Alpin 6: 60% × 90.4 + 40% × 87 = 89
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73
Snow
Alpin 6 +275Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 19 tests 79 77 Reviews found online 65 74 Ice Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 88% 97% Snow Braking (% of best) · 15 shared tests · wins 14–0 98% 96% Snow Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 99% 99% Snow Handling (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 4–4 98% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) · 10 shared tests · wins 6–4 98% 98% Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 95% 80% Snow (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 99% Blizzak LM005: 60% × 79.4 + 40% × 64.7 = 73
Alpin 6: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 73.6 = 75
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67
Comfort
Alpin 6 +1784Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests 78 86 Reviews found online 59 82 Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–1 92% 94% Blizzak LM005: 40% × 78.2 + 60% × 59 = 67
Alpin 6: 40% × 86.4 + 60% × 82 = 84
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68
Noise
Blizzak LM005 +860Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 13 tests 69 56 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 10 shared tests · wins 5–4 98% 98% Exterior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 97% 97% Blizzak LM005: 60% × 69.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 68
Alpin 6: 60% × 56 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60
No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 6. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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37
Treadwear
Alpin 6 +4885Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 7 tests 34 89 Reviews found online 41 80 Abrasion (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 59% 100% Wear (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 0–5 69% 95% Blizzak LM005: 60% × 34 + 40% × 40.9 = 37
Alpin 6: 60% × 88.6 + 40% × 80.1 = 85
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61
Handling (owners)
Alpin 6 +2182Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Alpin 6 Reviews found online 61 82 -
82
Efficiency
Blizzak LM005 +1963Why this score
Source Blizzak LM005 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 15 tests 82 63 Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 97% 96% Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 10 shared tests · wins 10–0 92% 87%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
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| Relative Score | 67 | 80 |
| Dry | 69 | 77 |
| Wet | 89 | 89 |
| Snow | 73 | 75 |
| Comfort | 67 | 84 |
| Noise | 68 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 37 | 85 |
| Handling (owners) | 61 | 82 |
| Efficiency | 82 | 63 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Blizzak LM005
80
/ 100
Alpin 6
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.
In the overall rankings of 31 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead 21 times and Michelin Alpin 6 10 times.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak LM005 | Alpin 6 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | Dry | 100% | 98% | +2.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17 |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 97% | −0.5 | 5–4 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 99% | +1.0 | 8–0 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 94% | 77% | +17.5 | 3–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 84% | +9.4 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 94% | +1.6 | 7–4 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet | Wet | 100% | 97% | +2.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% | 94% | +5.2 | 15–0 in 15 shared tests Newest: 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 100% | 94% | +6.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test · 205/60 R16 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% | 96% | +4.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% | 98% | +1.3 | 7–0 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 94% | 87% | +7.0 | 2–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Lateral Stability | Wet | 100% | 96% | +4.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 88% | 97% | −8.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Snow | Snow | 100% | 99% | +0.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% | 96% | +2.2 | 14–0 in 15 shared tests Newest: 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Circle | Snow | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% | 98% | 0.0 | 4–4 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 95% | 80% | +15.0 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 98% | 98% | −0.4 | 6–4 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 92% | 94% | −2.5 | 0–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17 |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 97% | 97% | +0.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 98% | +0.5 | 5–4 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 59% | 100% | −40.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 69% | 95% | −26.3 | 0–5 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 97% | 96% | +0.8 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% | 87% | +5.2 | 10–0 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 68% | 58% | +9.9 | 6–0 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #15/20 | #9/20 | – | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 56% | 68% | −11.6 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/16 | #7/16 | – | 21–10 in 31 shared tests Newest: 2024 Teknikens Värld Big Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17 |
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
Tire B Alpin 6
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry road grip in cold temperatures
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Impressive tread life and long-term durability
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in deep snow and on ice
- Some reports of sluggish steering feedback or 'soft' sidewall feel
- Higher price point compared to some performance-oriented winter alternatives
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | B · Michelin Alpin 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 165 | 42 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 30 | 30 |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
80
/ 100
Michelin Alpin 6
Winner: Michelin Alpin 6 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 if efficiency and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 85 vs 37 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 82 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 scores 82 vs 63 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 84 vs 67 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Tire B · Michelin Alpin 6
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Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 6?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 6?
Neither, by our numbers: 89 vs 89 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 6?
Michelin Alpin 6, 77 vs 69 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 6?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 75 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 6?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 68 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 6?
Michelin Alpin 6, 84 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 6?
Michelin Alpin 6, 85 vs 37 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Blizzak LM005 or Alpin 6?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 82 vs 63 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