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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein). Generally, Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (53%) than Bridgestone (46%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 92% compared to 81% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sport Auto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the Wintrac Pro were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary.

#	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 /92%	Vredestein Wintrac Pro /81%

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Segment

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 213

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 118

Number of tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 47x

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 32x

Best position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 1.

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 1.

Worst position in test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 15.

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 20.

Average position in tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 3.21

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 6.38

Year of the last test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 2023

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 2023

Best rating in test

1. Vredestein Wintrac Pro Exemplary

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good

Worst rating in test

1. Vredestein Wintrac Pro Recommended

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
83%

Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
73%

Snow braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 86%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 80%

Snow traction

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 81%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 80%

Snow handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 64%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 53%

Snow cornering

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 76%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 73%

Lateral guidance on snow

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 75%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 64%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
89%

Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
81%

Wet braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 93%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 80%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 82%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 77%

Wet handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 92%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 86%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 80%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 70%

Wet circle cornering

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 87%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 87%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
78%

Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
78%

Dry braking

1. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 81%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 80%

Dry handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 89%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 79%

Dry steering response

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 72%

Dry lane changing

1. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 87%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 76%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
83%

Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
74%

Exterior noise

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 79%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 74%

Comfort

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 80%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 68%

Interior noise

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 81%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ? dB

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro ? dB

Costs

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
70%

Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
63%

Rolling resistance

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 88%

2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 62%

Mileage

1. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 63%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 62%

Price/value

1. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 62%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 60%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Vredestein Wintrac Pro ?

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
75%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
71%

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Mutual tests

Sport Auto Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Very good
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Good
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Good
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/60 R18

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Conditionally recommended
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Good
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Recommended
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Automotorsport Winter tyre test 2023 255/45 R20

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Outstanding
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Good
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Test winner
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1-	2	2-	3+
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Good	2-	2-	2+	3+
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,8	2,0
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	3,1	3,2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	2,7
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	31,4	30,9
Vredestein Wintrac Pro	36,4	30,6
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Test winner
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	103,6	108,3	100,2	102,1
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	103,5	108	100,2	101,8
Vredestein Wintrac Pro	100,4	102,4	98	100,4
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	32,8	26,3
Vredestein Wintrac Pro	36,9	26,3
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+	2+
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	1-	2+	2	3+
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Good	2-	2	2+	3+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 245/40 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Satisfactory	2+	2-	2
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Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	147	143	147
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Highly recommended	145	136	122
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Highly recommended	113	121	119
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2022 245/45 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,3	9,4	10	10	10
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Very good	8,4	7,6	8,2	8	7
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Very good	9,3	7,0	8,0	8	9
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	2+	2+	2+
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 235/55 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	1-	2	1	1	1
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	1-	2	2+	1-	2+
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Good	2+	2-	1-	2-	2+
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Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2021 235/55 R18

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	386	143	138	118
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Highly recommended	386	143	136	107
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Highly recommended	380	142	126	112
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1,6	1,9	2,8	2,4	3,3	3,0
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	2,3	2,2	2,5	3,4	3,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Exemplary	1-	2	1-
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Exemplary	1-	2	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2
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ACE Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	200	67	48	60	18	9
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Highly recommended	200	64	47	60	17	7
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Recommended	175	58	44	51	13	4
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,5	8,7	9,9	10	9
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Very good	9,5	8,5	9,2	10	8
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Very good	8,3	8,6	7,9	6	7
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2+	1-	2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Good	2	2	2	2-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	30,3	24,5
Vredestein Wintrac Pro	33,2	24,9
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 235/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,5	1,9	1,8	2,3	2,6	0,8	1,8
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1,5	3,0	2,2	2,4	3,0	2,0	1,8
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	2,2	2,8	2,4	3,2	2,0	2,1
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Exemplary	1-	2	2	2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2	2-
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Automotorsport Winter tyre test 2019 215/55 R17

Name	Points total
Best values in test	8,9
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Very good	8,8
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Very good	8,3
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	29,2	24
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	29,2	24,6
Vredestein Wintrac Pro	30,8	25,2
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