Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Michelin Alpin 6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 and Michelin Alpin 6 appear in 21 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 LM001 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Michelin Alpin 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 19 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 Michelin Alpin 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Michelin Alpin 6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 19 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 95.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Michelin Alpin 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Michelin Alpin 6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 5.4 3410 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 5.3 351 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 8.5 211 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 6.1 432 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 5.5 331 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Avg rank 5.4 43 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.5 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.1 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 or Michelin Alpin 6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Alpin 6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks better than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Alpin 6 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 appears in 2 independent tests, Michelin Alpin 6 in 19.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →