Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Michelin Alpin 7
Ahead in each discipline
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and the Michelin Alpin 7 have met in one independent test so far, and the Alpin 7 finished ahead. The Blizzak LM005 was stronger in wet, the Alpin 7 in dry, snow, ice, comfort and value.
Performance profile
12 measurements from the one shared test, each tire shown as its share of the better figure.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak LM005
Alpin 7
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak LM005
Alpin 7
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Blizzak LM005
Not ahead in any category
Alpin 7
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Owners rate the Blizzak LM005 73% from 115 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
Both tires' figures from the one test that ran them together, on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The bar grows towards the tire that did better.
| Measurement | Blizzak LM005 | Gap | Alpin 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Alpin 7 ahead | |||
| Dry Braking ft | 148 | 1.1% | 146 |
| Wet Blizzak LM005 ahead | |||
| Wet Braking ft | 110 | 9.7% | 122 |
| Wet Braking - Concrete ft | 121 | 6.3% | 129 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 60.4 | 13.2% | 53.4 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 14.4 | 25.7% | 11.5 |
| Snow Alpin 7 ahead | |||
| Snow Braking ft | 35 | 1.9% | 34 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 636 | 0.8% | 641 |
| Ice Alpin 7 ahead | |||
| Ice Braking ft | 72 | 8.6% | 66 |
| Comfort Alpin 7 ahead | |||
| Noise dB | 72.9 | 0.6 dB | 72.3 |
| Value Alpin 7 ahead | |||
| Wear miles | 13,919 | 47.8% | 20,567 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.5 | = | 5.5 |
| Abrasion mg/km/t | 117 | 32.5% | 79 |
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 tires shared.
Head to head in 1 test in 2026
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 | Blizzak LM005 | Field | Alpin 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 | P8 of 16 | P2 of 16 |
Blizzak LM005 vs Alpin 7: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or the Michelin Alpin 7 the better tire?
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and the Michelin Alpin 7 have met in one independent test so far, and the Alpin 7 finished ahead. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak LM005 scores 8.9 and the Alpin 7 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak LM005 or the Alpin 7?
The Blizzak LM005 led 4 of the 4 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The Alpin 7 led 1 of the 1 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Alpin 7 led 2 of the 2 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.5/10 for the Blizzak LM005 and 9.4/10 for the Alpin 7.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak LM005 73% from 115 reviews and the Alpin 7 89% from 11. 56% of Blizzak LM005 owners would buy it again, against 100% for the Alpin 7.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Blizzak LM005 is made in 165 sizes (14 to 22 inch) and the Alpin 7 in 49 (15 to 20 inch). 41 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Blizzak LM005 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Alpin 7 B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Alpin 7 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2024, the Blizzak LM005 in 2019. The Blizzak LM005 replaced the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO.
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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.