Segment
1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Premium2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV Premium
Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (93%) than Michelin (91%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 97% compared to 96% of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was done in 2024, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the STRAßENVERKEHR 2024 235/55 R18 test, where both the Blizzak 6 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 71% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C rating. We also know where Blizzak 6 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV Exemplary2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Lateral guidance on snow
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Offroad
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | 7.3 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 6.0 | ||
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Rating: Very good | 9.2 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 7.7 | 6.5 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Rating: Very good | 8.8 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 7.9 | 7.0 | ||
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