The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, ranked eighth, is conditionally recommended due to its strong performance on wet and dry pavement. It excels in dry handling, wet handling, braking on wet pavement, and offers commendable resistance to both straight and lateral hydroplaning. However, its capabilities in snow conditions are less impressive, with only average traction and noticeable understeer, which could affect driving stability and safety in winter weather.

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, ranked fifth, is a commendable winter tire offering well-balanced qualities. It excels particularly in snow performance, wet handling, dry handling, and demonstrates strong braking performance on wet pavement. However, it falls short in braking performance on dry pavement, an area that requires enhancement to match its otherwise robust capabilities. Despite this limitation, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stands out for its proficiency in various winter conditions.

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, positioned fourth, shows a mixed performance. In snow, it presents modest traction and braking, with only decent lateral grip. In wet conditions, the tire performs well in braking and cornering grip, albeit with somewhat nervous reactions. The tire's dry performance is more commendable, particularly in handling tight corners and overall control.

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stands out for its exceptional performance on wet pavement and resistance to longitudinal aquaplaning, coupled with solid dry handling. However, it exhibits a notable imbalance in characteristics, with superior wet pavement performance akin to summer tires but lacking in lateral stability on snow. Additionally, its wear resistance is less than ideal, suggesting a shorter lifespan compared to its counterparts.

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 makes a solid case for itself on dry and wet roads with commendable handling and resistance against aquaplaning. However, its winter performance is a chink in its armor, struggling with consistent handling in snowy conditions. The reduced wear resistance might also be a concern for those looking for a long-term investment.

Pros:

• Reliable performance on both dry and wet pavements.
• Good fuel economy.

Cons:

• Struggles in winter conditions.
• Reduced wear resistance, leading to faster deterioration.
• Environmental concerns with higher particulate emissions.
• Slightly on the heavier side.

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stands out for its strong performance in wet conditions, significantly outperforming its competitors, and for its effective braking on dry pavement. In winter conditions, it maintains a commendable performance level. However, the tire shows room for improvement in dry handling, with less precision in steering response. Additionally, it exhibits a longer braking distance on ice, and concerns are noted regarding its tread life and particulate emissions.

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stands out for its excellent performance on wet and dry pavements, achieving perfect scores in braking in these conditions. It also excels in wet handling and shows strong resistance to straight aquaplaning, highlighting its reliability in wet environments. However, its performance on ice, particularly in ice braking, is a notable weakness. Overall, the tire offers an excellent performance across various conditions, with the exception of ice, which is a common challenge for tires in its category.

The quintessential all-rounder. Bridgestone impresses with a flawless performance profile.

• Positive: Dominates with impressive snow braking, wet pavement control, resistance to aquaplaning, dry handling, and economical advantages.

Rating: Highly Recommended

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stands out for its exceptional performance in wet conditions, particularly in wet handling. While it exhibits commendable capabilities in snow and offers superior comfort, it does face challenges in dry braking and handling. With its impressively low rolling resistance, this tire solidifies its position as a top choice for winter scenarios.

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 showcases its prowess, particularly in wet conditions, with commendable aquaplaning resistance and exceptional performance in snow. While it has a median performance in dry conditions, the tire more than compensates with its enhanced comfort and remarkably low rolling resistance. Its attributes firmly position it as one of the top contenders in the winter tire segment.

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was rigorously tested in the winter season, showcasing exceptional performance, particularly on wet and dry terrains. Earning the accolade of "Exemplary" from the Auto Motor und Sport magazine, it stood out as the top choice in wet grip, which bore the highest weight in the testing criteria. While its wet and dry handling attributes are commendable, its traction on snowy terrains posed a slight challenge.

• Positive: Outstanding wet performance, maintaining neutral or slightly understeering characteristics. Impressive resistance to both longitudinal and transverse aquaplaning. Excellent performance on dry pavement with swift stopping capabilities and commendable cornering stability. Contributes to fuel economy, marking it as an economically efficient tire.

• Negative: Limited traction on snowy terrains, particularly during braking.

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 has continued to demonstrate its prowess since being introduced in 2019, consistently holding a top position in winter tire tests. Its distinct feature remains its EU label A grade for wet grip, the only tire in this test with this accolade.

• Positive: Consistent top-performer since its debut. Dominated snow tests with significant leads. Achieved 1st place in Snow braking, Snow traction, and Wet circle tests. Ensured a safe and secure experience around the handling circuit. Impressive fuel economy, ranking with the best.

• Negative: Secured only 4th in the overall wet tests. Struggled in deep water, especially in aquaplaning tests, resulting in 5th rank in lateral aquaplaning. Less sharp handling compared to Continental. Lost ground to the Continental in dry conditions.

An exemplary premium-class tire characterized by excellent snow traction, precise steering response, short braking distances on snow and wet pavement, good ride comfort, and low rolling resistance. Disadvantage: high price.

An excellent tire with strong wet grip, good snow braking performance, as well as low noise emission and low rolling resistance.

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 combines very good wet and snow performance with low rolling resistance, but on dry pavement its braking performance could be better.

A very good tire that performs equally well in any weather conditions (in regions with mild winters), and ensures excellent handling and braking performance on wet pavement.

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.