Bridgestone vs Michelin:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Bridgestone had more branded searches than Michelin among all terrain tyre brands in New Zealand. Bridgestone had about 60 branded searches, while Michelin had 10. Bridgestone made up 2.1% of all all terrain tyre brand searches we track, and Michelin accounted for 0.35%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about all terrain tyre brands, Bridgestone appeared in two of the five answers and Michelin in none.
Who do people search for more?
Bridgestone, about 6 searches for every 1 for Michelin
Who does AI mention more?
Bridgestone, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Michelin in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Bridgestone, the only one of the two named
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Top all terrain tyre brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bridgestone was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Michelin did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
BFGoodrich5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Bridgestone2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Yokohama1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hankook1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Continental0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Goodyear0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Michelin0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which all terrain tyres brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best all terrain tyres brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best all terrain tyres brand in New Zealand for off road driving?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“all terrain tyres nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“4x4 tyres nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Bridgestone or Michelin more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bridgestone and Michelin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven all terrain tyre brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bridgestone, Michelin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Yokohama | Continental | Hankook | Goodyear | BFGoodrich | Bridgestone | Michelin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 14.1% | 25.2% | 25.2% | 25.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 0.85% |
| Dec 2025 | 16.3% | 28.4% | 23.1% | 23.1% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 0.96% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21% | 21% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 0.87% |
| Feb 2026 | 17% | 24% | 24% | 24% | 6% | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.9% | 22.4% | 27.6% | 18.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.47% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.9% | 21.4% | 26.3% | 21.4% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 0.45% |
| May 2026 | 23.2% | 22.7% | 22.7% | 22.7% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 0.47% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.3% | 25.5% | 25.5% | 20.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 0.87% |
| Jul 2026 | 21.7% | 20.9% | 20.9% | 20.9% | 10.9% | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 22.5% | 26% | 17.2% | 21.1% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.3% | 24.5% | 19.9% | 19.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 0.83% |
| Oct 2026 | 27.1% | 25.4% | 20.8% | 16.9% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 0.35% |
Bridgestone and Michelin sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “bridgestone at tyres”.
How has branded search for Bridgestone and Michelin changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bridgestone was ahead of Michelin in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bridgestone’s share of searches among all terrain tyre brands in New Zealand moved from 2.6% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Michelin’s share of searches among all terrain tyre brands in New Zealand moved from 0.85% to 0.35%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand all terrain tyre brands in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Bridgestone lost share of searches among all terrain tyre brands in New Zealand, from 3.3% to 2.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Michelin in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in October 2026.
How are Bridgestone’s and Michelin’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bridgestone’s and Michelin’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Bridgestone
2 branded search terms
- bridgestone all terrain tyres
- bridgestone at tyres
Michelin
1 branded search term
- michelin at tyres
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