Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

If your winter is predominantly wet and mild, the Blizzak LM005 is the safer bet: it repeatedly stops shorter in the wet (often by 5-12%) and resists aquaplaning more effectively. It's typically cheaper to buy and often lower in rolling resistance, aiding fuel economy. Its main compromise is longer dry stops and being outclassed on packed snow versus the best.

If you drive performance cars or face regular snow, the Pilot Alpin 5 is the all-round athlete. It wins most dry braking/handling and the majority of snow tests, often by small but meaningful margins, and it's usually quieter with markedly better wear life (e.g., +80% in one UHP test). While its wet braking can be mid-pack, overall balance and longevity make it the stronger long-term value for drivers who see mixed or snowy winters and care about precision. The simple takeaway: LM005 for wet-winter confidence and economy; Pilot Alpin 5 for snow mastery, dry precision, and durability.

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Footnote

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Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

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