Segment
1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium2. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle
Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Firestone Roadhawk
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (50%) than Bridgestone (46%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 92% compared to 72% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (96%) of the Firestone Roadhawk also have A wet ratings. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Snow acceleration
Lateral guidance on snow
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry steering response
Dry lane changing
Dry driving behavior
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Firestone Roadhawk 71 dB