Segment
1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium2. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ Premium
Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Bridgestone (46%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 92% compared to 81% of the GoodYear UltraGrip 9+. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the UltraGrip 9+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 94% of GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ has B rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.
| # | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R22 | R14 - R16 | |
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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. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good2. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ Satisfactory2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ 71 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
Ice lateral guidance
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory | 1,7 | 2,1 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 1,9 | 2,9 | 3,0 |
| GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ Rating: Good | 1,7 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,7 | 2,5 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good | 1- | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2+ | ||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ Rating: Good | 2 | 2- | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,9 | 2,0 | 2,6 | 2,0 | |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory | 1,7 | 2,5 | 2,8 | 2,3 | 3,3 | 3,0 | |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ Rating: Good | 1,8 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 2,5 | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 32,1 | 28,1 | |||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ | 35,2 | 27,5 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 8,7 | 9,6 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Very good | 8,7 | 9,6 | 8,6 | 8,2 | 8 | 7 | |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ Rating: Good | 7,5 | 8,0 | 6,8 | 7,8 | 8 | 6 | |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 101,1 | 103,4 | 102,8 | 100 | |||
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 101,1 | 103,4 | 102,8 | 97 | |||
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 1,0 | 1,8 |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good | 1,3 | 2,1 | 2,1 | 2,4 | 2,9 | 2,5 | 2,0 |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ Rating: Satisfactory | 2,0 | 3,0 | 1,8 | 2,5 | 2,8 | 2,5 | 1,9 |
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