Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Michelin Alpin 7
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 9
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 89% · 11
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and the Michelin Alpin 7 have met in 11 independent tests and the record is level at 5-5. The Blizzak 6 stopped 1.9% shorter in the wet; the Alpin 7 lasted 16.4% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Michelin Alpin 7 if you regularly drive in real snow/ice, want the most predictable winter-surface security, and care about long tread life and low cost per kilometre (especially for high-mileage or EV use). Choose the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 if your winter is mostly wet/mild with occasional snow and you prioritise strong wet braking, stable rain performance in corners, and a more engaging, progressive handling feel.
Where the Blizzak 6 is stronger
- Strong wet braking performance across the dataset (wins 6-4), including meaningful gaps in major tests (e.g., ADAC 35.1 m vs 36.8 m; Sport Auto 32.4 m vs 33.8 m)
- Often confidence-inspiring, responsive steering with a stable/progressive balance at the limit (frequently described as friendly, sharp and controllable)
- Good resistance to curved aquaplaning in multiple tests (category wins 5-2), helping stability in heavy rain bends
Where the Alpin 7 is stronger
- More consistent winter-surface strength: snow braking and traction advantages across tests (snow braking wins 7-3; traction 6-2) plus strong ice braking where measured (ADAC: 16.9 m vs 17.9 m)
- Clearly better durability and lower wear where tested (AvD: 54,995 km vs 42,050 km; ADAC: higher wear score and lower abrasion)
- Very strong efficiency/rolling resistance in several tests (notably described as class-leading in Sport Auto and Auto Express 2026), making it a good match for high mileage and EV use cases
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Blizzak 6 vs Alpin 7 at a glance
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Gap | Alpin 7 |
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| Shared tests won11 shared tests | 5 | 1 level | 5 |
| Dry20 measurements | 8 | 11 | |
| Wet45 measurements | 25 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 1.9% shorter in the wet (11 tests) | 19 |
| Snow34 measurements | 10 | The Alpin 7 stopped 1.6% shorter on snow (11 tests) | 22 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort14 measurements | 4 | The Alpin 7 was 0.6 dB quieter (8 tests) | 8 |
| Value14 measurements | 4 | The Alpin 7 lasted 16.4% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 9 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Alpin 7 by 0.1 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 11 reviews | 88% | Too close to call | 89% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 75% | The Alpin 7 by 25 points | 100% |
| Pricein the 9 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Alpin 7 was dearer in 9 of 9 | +14.4% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 193 | 42 sizes made in both | 49 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 11 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Blizzak 6 | Field | Alpin 7 |
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| 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | P5 of 6 | P4 of 6 | |
| The BEST Winter Tyres for 2026/27 | P5 of 9 | P4 of 9 | |
| 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | P4 of 9 | P5 of 9 | |
| 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test | P5 of 15 | P2 of 15 | |
| 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | P5 of 16 | P4 of 16 | |
| 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | P4 of 11 | P4 of 11 | |
| 2025 TUV Test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs Rivals | P4 of 5 | P5 of 5 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | P1 of 11 | P3 of 11 | |
| 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | P6 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | P3 of 7 | P6 of 7 | |
| 2025 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | P3 of 8 | P4 of 8 |
Performance profile
23 measurements from the 11 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak 6
Alpin 7
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 6 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak 6
Alpin 7
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Blizzak 6
Alpin 7
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Alpin 7 89% from 11. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 91.23 | 1.2% | 92.44 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.33 | 0.2% | 72.43 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.94 | 0.1% | 13.91 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 81.72 | 0.6% | 81.2 | 4-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32.89 | 5.2% | 31.86 | 6-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 23.02 | 1.6% | 22.66 | 3-8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.53 | 0.3% | 85.23 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 43,975 | 16.4% | 50,898 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the Alpin 7 9.5 out of 10.
| Blizzak 6 | Category | Alpin 7 | ||
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| 84 | Dry | 78 | ||
| 92 | Wet | 82 | ||
| 49 | Comfort | 64 | ||
| 67 | Value | 85 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 77 | ||
| 61 | Ice | 84 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Blizzak 6 | Category | Alpin 7 | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 9.2 | Wet Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 7.5 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | 9.7 | ||
| 8.6 | Comfort | 9.4 | ||
| 9.1 | Snow Grip | 9.2 | ||
| 9.1 | Ice Grip | 7.3 | ||
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Alpin 7 89% from 11. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
- 88%from 9 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 75,369 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 delivers excellent winter performance, with strong grip on snow and ice and confident climbing and cornering in cold, mountain conditions. Multiple reviewers describe it as very stable and among the best winter tyres they've used. Overall sentiment is strongly positive across all reviews.
- Strong grip on snow and ice
- Confident traction in cold/mountain conditions
- Stable, secure feel
- High overall satisfaction as a winter tyre
Summarised by AI from 5 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 9 Blizzak 6 reviewsI might be one of the first people to buy Bridgestone winter tires and I've never regretted it. I used them for 2 years, and now I'm thinking of switching to all-season tires, so I'll be looking for other options. After 40,000 km, the insides of the rear tires wore out; I think it's related to the alignment and balance, so I'll be replacing them.
Michelin Alpin 7
- 89%from 11 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 67,100 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers rate the Michelin Alpin 7 very highly overall, most often praising its very low noise and notably improved ride comfort/refinement versus previous winter or summer setups. Reviews frequently highlight confident grip and stability in dry and wet conditions, with many also reporting strong performance in snow and slush. A smaller set of users mention a softer sidewall/less direct steering feel, and a couple note that for true Nordic winters (deep snow/ice-heavy conditions) a dedicated Nordic winter tyre may be a better fit.
- Very quiet/low road noise (near summer-tyre levels for many)
- High ride comfort and good bump/pothole absorption
- Strong dry and wet grip with stable handling, including at higher speeds
- Good snow and slush traction with predictable control
- Soft sidewalls/less direct steering feel (floatier feedback, slightly longer-feeling dry braking for some)
- Higher energy consumption/efficiency loss versus summer tyres (typical winter-tyre penalty)
Summarised by AI from 11 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 11 Alpin 7 reviewsDefinitely comfortable, safe tires that provide amazing grip on snow and ice. I'm very satisfied, I won't use another tire.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 193 sizes of the Blizzak 6 and 49 of the Alpin 7, 42 of them made in both.
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Alpin 7 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 193 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 49 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 42 sizes 195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16225/55 R16205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17215/50 R17and 30 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C75%B25% | C66%B30%D5% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B87%A13% | 69-71 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 275 of 275 | 64 of 64 |
| On the market since | - | 2024 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (2019) | - |
| Awards | - | Highly Recommended: Best Winter Tyre (DriverReviews, 2025/26) Winner: Best Winter SUV Tyre (DriverReviews, 2025/26) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Alpin 7 was the dearer tyre in 9 of the 9 tests that listed prices, by 14.4% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Bridgestone's Blizzak 6 and Michelin's Alpin 7 are two of the most “mainstream premium” European winter tyres you're likely to cross-shop: both are premium-touring winter tyres aimed at real-world safety, predictable handling and day-to-day refinement rather than extreme, niche conditions. Across 10 shared professional tests in popular fitments (from 205/45 R17 up to 235/50 R19), both routinely land in the upper half of the field and are frequently rated “recommended/very good”.
Where this head-to-head gets interesting is that they arrive at similar overall competence via different priorities. The Michelin tends to lean toward winter-surface security and long-life efficiency (notably dominating wear in the tests that measured it), while the Bridgestone more often shows strong wet braking and wet stability metrics, plus a consistently “friendly” steering character-though with a few notable outliers depending on size, vehicle and test surface emphasis (especially aquaplaning and snow results that swing test-to-test).
If your winters are a mix of wet motorways, cold dry commutes and occasional snow, both can work-but the data shows clearer patterns in where each tyre's advantages are most meaningful, and where you should be cautious.
Conclusion
Across the full set of shared tests, Michelin Alpin 7 is the more consistently winter-strong and ownership-friendly option: it beats the Blizzak 6 in most snow disciplines (snow braking wins 7-3; snow traction 6-2) and also leads decisively on durability where measured (AvD: 54,995 km vs 42,050 km, ~31% longer; ADAC: +2% wear, plus lower abrasion). That combination-secure snow/ice behaviour (e.g., ADAC ice braking 16.9 m vs 17.9 m) and clearly better projected mileage-makes the Alpin 7 the safer long-term bet for drivers who routinely face proper winter conditions and rack up kilometres, even if the purchase price is often higher.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6, however, keeps making a strong case for wet-road confidence and an engaging, controllable feel. It wins wet braking more often overall (6-4) and repeatedly posts strong wet numbers (e.g., ADAC wet braking 35.1 m vs 36.8 m; Sport Auto wet braking 32.4 m vs 33.8 m), while also frequently scoring well for steering response and stability at the limit. It can also be very efficient in some tests (including standout low rolling resistance results), but rolling-resistance leadership flips between the two depending on test/size.
Practical takeaway: choose Alpin 7 if your priority is dependable snow/ice capability plus long wear and low running-cost per kilometre; choose Blizzak 6 if your winter driving is more wet/mild than truly snowy and you value strong wet stopping and a more “playful but progressive” handling balance. Both are premium winter tyres, but Michelin's edge is about winter security and longevity, while Bridgestone's edge is about wet braking performance and driving feel.
Blizzak 6 vs Alpin 7: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or the Michelin Alpin 7 the better tyre?
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and the Michelin Alpin 7 have met in 11 independent tests and the record is level at 5-5. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the Alpin 7 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak 6 or the Alpin 7?
The Blizzak 6 led 25 of the 45 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.9% shorter in the wet across 11 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Alpin 7 led 11 of the 20 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Alpin 7 led 22 of the 34 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.6% shorter on snow across 11 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Alpin 7 lasted 16.4% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) and had 2.8% lower rolling resistance (10 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 9.7/10 for the Alpin 7.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Alpin 7 was 0.6 dB quieter (8 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 9.4/10 for the Alpin 7.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Alpin 7 89% from 11. 75% of Blizzak 6 owners would buy it again, against 100% for the Alpin 7.
Which is more expensive?
In the 9 tests that listed prices, the Alpin 7 was the dearer tyre in 9 of them, by 14.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Blizzak 6 is made in 193 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Alpin 7 in 49 (15 to 20 inch). 42 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Blizzak 6 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Alpin 7 B and C.
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