Winter tires with convincing handling qualities on wet and dry slopes, precise turning, short wet and dry braking distances. Moderate mileage. High noise level.

Fastest dry and wet handling, shortest wet braking, good aquaplaning resistance, excellent snow braking, low noise, lowest rolling resistance. Long dry braking distances, average snow handling.

Rapid acceleration and good handling performance on snow. High lateral stability, short braking distance and good handling response on wet pavement. Good riding comfort. Low rolling resistance. Very good.

Particularly good in the wet (top mark). Good on dry roads and snow. Low fuel consumption. High wear (devaluation).

Very good results on dry pavement. Good results on wet pavement. Weak snow performance. Satisfactory.

Good handling response and overall control on snow. Short braking distance on wet pavement. Good handling response in the dry. Well-balanced performance, no prominent issues found. Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement. Prone to oversteer at during the emergency lane switching exercise. Very good.

Short braking distance and excellent traction on a slippery surface. Increased noise emission. Very good.

Victory in seven out of 11 categories, including strong wet and dry results, put Bridgestone’s Blizzak LM005 beyond doubt.

Premium tires with excellent performance in all weather conditions, best safety reserves for aquaplaning, precise wet and dry handling. Slightly longer dry braking distances.

The fifth line of the final standings was occupied by the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Pros: the best snow performance on test, a good aquaplaning safety margin, a short wet braking distance, quiet ride.
Cons: expected mileage below average.

Snow tires with convincing performance on wet and dry roads, short wet braking distances, precise wet and dry handling. Moderate aquaplaning properties.

Positive: By far the best performance in wet braking and wet handling, good dry handling, excellent curved aquaplaning resistance, lowest rolling resistance on test.
Negative: Long dry braking, poor grip in the snow with very low snow traction.

Good handling on dry surface. Excellent results on wet surface. Poor handling on snow. Increased wear.

Good performance on ice, dry and wet surfaces. Low fuel consumption. Increased wear.

Positive: Short braking distances and good handling on snow. Very good grip, short braking distances and high lateral stability on wet roads.
Negative: Relatively long braking distances on dry roads.
Verdict: Very good.

Strong traction, short braking distance, and good handling response on snow. Short braking distance and good handling response on wet pavement.

Well-deserved victory in the test. Outstanding results on wet and dry pavement. Good results on snow. The highest level of driving safety. Low rolling resistance.

Excellent performance and high grip in all conditions.

Positive: convincing all-round talent with balanced performance potential, precise steering behavior, short snow and wet braking distances, dynamic dry handling, quiet pass-by noise, good price-performance ratio.

Positive: sporty, dynamic handling on snow and wet roads, high steering precision and good feedback, very good winter properties.
Negative: average comfort.

Very safe all-rounder with the shortest braking distances in wet and snow.

A debut success for the Blizzak LM005 and a first win for Japanese giant Bridgestone in Auto Express tyre tests. Thanks to standard-setting wet performance, the Blizzak is an ideal tyre for British winters, which see far more rain than snow on the road.

Positive: convincing all-round talent with balanced performance potential, precise steering behavior, short snow and wet braking distances, dynamic dry handling, quiet pass-by noise, good price-performance ratio.
Verdict: exemplary.

Positive: sporty, dynamic handling on snow and wet slopes, high steering precision and good feedback, very good winter properties.
Negative: average comfort.
Verdict: exemplary (test winner).

Very balanced tires with top marks in the wet. Especially good on dry roads. Good snow performance.

Top marks in the wet and in fuel consumption. Good snow performance. Weaknesses on dry roads.

Pros: great overall winter performance, high level of driving safety on wet and dry pavement, good riding comfort, low rolling resistance.
Cons: Average tread life.

The fifth position was occupied by Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 that was among the leaders during the elimination round. The testers noted its great handling properties and precise steering response on wet and dry pavement. The only critical comment was addressed to the tire’s lateral stability on snow.

An extremely safe new model 2019/2020 with the shortest braking distance in the wet and on snow. Pros: High-precision steering response on wet and snowy roads. Predictable behavior during the load change. Short braking distance. Cons: Insufficient grip during high-speed cornering and dry braking.