Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Michelin Alpin 7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Michelin Alpin 7 appear in 17 tests, 4 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Michelin Alpin 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Alpin 7 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Blizzak 6 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.9 | 90.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Michelin Alpin 7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Michelin Alpin 7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 624 | Avg rank 5.5 112 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 4.4 122 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.4 532 | Avg rank 4.5 23 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 123 | Avg rank 4.1 35 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 1 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 8.2 | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.6 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.4 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 7.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 7.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 8.2 for the Michelin Alpin 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or Michelin Alpin 7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 7 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Alpin 7 ranks better than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Alpin 7.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 appears in 12 independent tests, Michelin Alpin 7 in 5, with 4 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →