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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    2026 test data · 55 independent tests · 14 head-to-head

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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 appear in 55 tests, 14 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 LM005 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.

    How the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 20 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 Pilot Alpin 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Blizzak LM005Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    SegmentPerformance WinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used3520
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.55.0
    Latest test20242025
    Tire Lab Score9095.4

    Tire Lab Score

    90
    Excellent · Winter
    95.4
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM005Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.6
    432012
    Avg rank 5.6
    197
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.1
    7104
    Avg rank 2.7
    17112
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.3
    81611
    Avg rank 3.2
    24106
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    21014
    Avg rank 6.2
    765
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.0
    11
    Avg rank 7.5
    3
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    2
    Avg rank 7.3
    3
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 14 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 5.1 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.3 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 13.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.2 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 10.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 9.0 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks better than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 appears in 35 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 in 20, with 14 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 →