Segment
1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium2. Matador MP93 Nordicca Lowcost
Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Matador MP93 Nordicca
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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 Slovakia (Matador). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (46%) than Matador (40%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 92% compared to 43% of the Matador MP93 Nordicca. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Matador MP93 Nordicca first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the MP93 Nordicca 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 100% of Matador MP93 Nordicca has C rating. We also know where Blizzak LM-005 is made - Italy/Hungary/Poland.
| # | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | Matador MP93 Nordicca | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R22 | R13 - R20 | |
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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. Matador MP93 Nordicca Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Matador MP93 Nordicca Satisfactory2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended
Snow
(Overall rating)Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 31,4 | 30,9 | |||||
| Matador MP93 Nordicca | 38,6 | ||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 | |||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 32,8 | 26,3 | |||||
| Matador MP93 Nordicca | 37,8 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,8 | 1,4 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 2,7 | 1,5 |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,7 | 2,4 | 2,1 | 3,4 | 2,5 |
| Matador MP93 Nordicca Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 3,4 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 2,9 | 2,0 |
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