Michelin Alpin A4 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 S
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 S finished ahead 2 times and the Alpin A4 once.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2013 to 2014
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Alpin A4 | Field | Blizzak LM32 S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P2 of 16 | P6 of 16 | |
| 2014 50 Winter Tire Braking Overview | P6 of 49 | P5 of 49 | |
| 2013 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/45 R17 | P3 of 15 | P2 of 15 |
Alpin A4 vs Blizzak LM32 S: your questions
Is the Michelin Alpin A4 or the Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 S the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 S finished ahead 2 times and the Alpin A4 once.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Alpin A4 92% from 55 reviews; the Blizzak LM32 S has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Alpin A4 is made in 9 sizes (14 to 17 inch) and the Blizzak LM32 S in 1 (17 to 17 inch). 0 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Alpin A4 is graded C for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Blizzak LM32 S C and E.
Which is the newer tire?
The Blizzak LM32 S is the newer design: it reached the market in 2013, the Alpin A4 in 2010. The Alpin A4 replaced the Michelin Alpin.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.