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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

Winter
Premium
8.7 /10 Recommended

A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.

Best in test
49 Tests Price from: £70 161 Sizes 3PMSF M+S
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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

BridgestoneThis tyre
Blizzak LM-005
8.7
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro
6.3
Better at: Dry braking
Worse at: Snow braking, Wet braking, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Snow handling, Interior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
8.7
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Snow handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Snow braking, Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering
MichelinPremium
Pilot Alpin 5
10.0
Better at: Dry braking, Exterior noise, Snow handling
Worse at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
8.6
Better at: Snow traction, Snow handling
Worse at: Wet braking, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Snow handling
Worse at: Wet braking, Comfort
RadarBudget
Dimax Alpine
6.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Snow handling
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Autogreen
Snow Chaser 2 AW08
Better at: Snow handling, Snow traction, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Ceat
WinterDrive Sport
Better at: Dry braking
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
7.2
Better at: Exterior noise, Snow handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Snow braking, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
6.6
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking
Worse at: Snow braking, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet braking
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Snow handling
Worse at: Wet braking, Comfort
GitiBudget
Gitiwinter W2
6.5
Better at: Interior noise, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Snow braking, Wet handling
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52
6.5
Better at: Dry braking, Interior noise
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
6.3
Better at: Exterior noise, Snow handling, Snow traction
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Comfort

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding wet performance with excellent aquaplaning resistance, best wet braking, and secure handling on wet roads.

Excellent dry handling with agile, responsive steering and short braking distances for precise control on dry asphalt.

Superior winter performance delivering secure traction, precise steering, and short braking distances on snow and slushy conditions.

Energy-efficient design characterized by low rolling resistance, resulting in reduced fuel consumption.

Weaknesses

Extended dry braking distances and reduced grip on dry surfaces during high-speed or aggressive maneuvers.

Concerns over durability with increased tread wear and lower predicted mileage, partly due to a higher overall weight.

Noticeably higher road noise due to pronounced rolling sounds.

Under aggressive winter driving conditions, a tendency toward slight understeer and reduced traction has been observed.

History

Blizzak LM-0052019–20248.7Blizzak 62024–20259.2
2019

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was launched

2019
4× Tested1× Winner
Autobild225/45 R171st
Automotorsport215/55 R17#2Very good
Autobild215/60 R17#2Good
Autobild225/45 R17#5Exemplary
2020
11× Tested6× Winner
ADAC205/55 R161stGood
Autobild245/45 R181st
AutoMotorSport225/50 R171stVery good
ACE225/50 R171stHighly recommended
Autobild225/40 R181stExemplary
Autoklub ČR205/55 R161st
Autobild245/45 R18#2Exemplary
Autobild225/55 R17#2Exemplary
Autoexpress205/55 R16#2
Használtautó.hu205/55 R16#3
ADAC235/55 R17#7Satisfactory
2021
9× Tested3× Winner
AutoMotorSport195/55 R161stVery good
Autobild205/55 R161st
Autozeitung235/55 R181stHighly recommended
TÜV225/45 R17#2
Autobild235/55 R18#3Good
Autobild245/40 R18#4Good
ADAC225/50 R17#5Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#5Good
ADAC195/65 R15#7Satisfactory
2022
10× Tested3× Winner
Autobild245/40 R191stExemplary
Autobild215/55 R171st
Tyre Reviews225/45 R171stTest winner
Autozeitung225/45 R17#2Highly recommended
Autoexpress225/45 R19#2
Autoklub ČR225/45 R17#2
AutoMotorSport245/45 R19#4Very good
ADAC215/60 R16#6Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R17#6Good
ADAC185/65 R15#7Satisfactory
2023
12× Tested5× Winner
ARBÖ235/55 R181stHighly recommended
Autobild225/45 R181st
Tyre Reviews225/45 R181stTest winner
Automotorsport255/45 R201stOutstanding
Sportauto225/40 R181stVery good
Autoexpress225/45 R17#2Recommended
Tyre Reviews235/60 R18#3Highly recommended
Autobild225/40 R18#5Good
ADAC205/60 R16#6Good
Autobild225/60 R18#8Conditionally recommended
Autobild225/45 R18#10Satisfactory
ADAC225/45 R17#15Satisfactory
2024
2× Tested1× Winner
Autozeitung215/55 R171stTest winner
AUTOBILD235/35 R19#5Good
2024

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 got replaced by Bridgestone Blizzak 6

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49 Tests 19× Winner 37× Recommended
AUTOBILD Winter
235/35 R19
#5 Of 10 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
5thGood
BMW M135i
ARBÖ Winter
235/55 R18
Winner
ARBÖ2023
1stHighly recommended
VW Tiguan
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
Winner
Autobild2023
1st
Wet braking: 31,4 m
BMW 3
Tyre Reviews Winter
225/45 R18
Winner
Tyre Reviews2023
1stTest winner
BMW 3
1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Test winner
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3.Continental WinterContact TS 870 PHighly recommended
Sportauto Winter
225/40 R18
Winner
Sportauto2023
1stVery good
Audi S3
Tyre Reviews Winter
235/60 R18
#3 Of 9 Tyres
Tyre Reviews2023
3rdHighly recommended
VW Tiguan
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#5 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild2023
5thGood
Toyota Yaris GR
ADAC Winter
205/60 R16
#6 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2023
6thGood
VW T-Roc
Autobild Winter
225/60 R18
#8 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild2023
8thConditionally recommended
BMW X3
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#10 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2023
10thSatisfactory
BMW 3
1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Test winner
···
9.Barum Polaris 5Satisfactory
10.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Satisfactory
11.Kleber KRISALP HP3Satisfactory
ADAC Winter
225/45 R17
#15 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2023
15thSatisfactory
VW Golf
Autobild Winter
245/40 R19
Winner
Autobild2022
1stExemplary
Cupra Formentor
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Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
Winner
Autobild2022
1st
Wet braking: 32,8 m
VW Passat
Tyre Reviews Winter
225/45 R17
Winner
Tyre Reviews2022
1stTest winner
VW Golf
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Autozeitung Winter
225/45 R17
#2 Of 8 Tyres
Autozeitung2022
2ndHighly recommended
Audi A3
1.Continental WinterContact TS 870Test winner
2.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Highly recommended
3.Michelin Alpin 6Highly recommended
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AutoMotorSport Winter
245/45 R19
#4 Of 8 Tyres
AutoMotorSport2022
4thVery good
Audi A6
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ADAC Winter
215/60 R16
#6 Of 17 Tyres
ADAC2022
6thSatisfactory
Skoda Karoq
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#6 Of 19 Tyres
Autobild2022
6thGood
VW Passat
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ADAC Winter
185/65 R15
#7 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2022
7thSatisfactory
VW Polo
AutoMotorSport Winter
195/55 R16
Winner
AutoMotorSport2021
1stVery good
VW Polo
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Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
Winner
Autobild2021
1st
Wet braking: 32,1 m
VW Golf
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Autozeitung Winter
235/55 R18
Winner
Autozeitung2021
1stHighly recommended
VW Tiguan
1.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Highly recommended
2.Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUVHighly recommended
3.Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUVHighly recommended
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Autobild Winter
235/55 R18
#3 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild2021
3rdGood
VW Tiguan
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Autobild Winter
245/40 R18
#4 Of 12 Tyres
Autobild2021
4thGood
Mercedes-Benz C
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ADAC Winter
225/50 R17
#5 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC2021
5thSatisfactory
Audi A4
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Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#5 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2021
5thGood
VW Golf
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ADAC Winter
195/65 R15
#7 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2021
7thSatisfactory
VW Golf
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ADAC Winter
205/55 R16
Winner
ADAC2020
1stGood
VW Golf
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Autobild Winter
245/45 R18
Winner
Autobild2020
1st
Wet braking: 30,3 m
BMW 5
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AutoMotorSport Winter
225/50 R17
Winner
AutoMotorSport2020
1stVery good
BMW 3
ACE Winter
225/50 R17
Winner
ACE2020
1stHighly recommended
BMW 3
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Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
Winner
Autobild2020
1stExemplary
VW Golf
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Autobild Winter
245/45 R18
#2 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2020
2ndExemplary
BMW 5
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Használtautó.hu Winter
205/55 R16
#3 Of 16 Tyres
Használtautó.hu2020
3rd
Dry braking: 15,4 mWet braking: 16,4 m
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ADAC Winter
235/55 R17
#7 Of 13 Tyres
ADAC2020
7thSatisfactory
Ford Kuga
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Autobild Winter
225/45 R17
Winner
Autobild2019
1st
Wet braking: 29,2 m
BMW 1 series
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Automotorsport Winter
215/55 R17
#2 Of 11 Tyres
Automotorsport2019
2ndVery good
Volkswagen T-Roc
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Autobild Winter
215/60 R17
#2 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild2019
2ndGood
Mercedes-Benz GLA
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Autobild Winter
225/45 R17
#5 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2019
5thExemplary
BMW 1 series
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Sizes (161)

155/65 R14

1 Variants

79TXL
165/65 R14

1 Variants

79T
165/70 R14

1 Variants

85TXL
175/65 R14

1 Variants

82T
175/70 R14

2 Variants

8884TXL
185/60 R14

1 Variants

82T
185/65 R14From £96

1 Variants

86T
mytyres.co.ukBest£96
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Ratings

Tested 37× By professional organizations

●Outstanding19× (51%)
●Satisfactory17× (46%)
●Conditionally recommended1× (3%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 8.8xxx/xx R17 9.4xxx/xx R18 9.3xxx/xx R19 9.5xxx/xx R20 10.0185/xx Rxx 8.5195/xx Rxx 9.3205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 9.1225/xx Rxx 9.3235/xx Rxx 9.3245/xx Rxx 10.0255/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 made?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.

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