Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 115
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 15
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead 5 times and the UltraGrip Performance 3 4 times. The Blizzak LM005 stopped 4.8% shorter in the wet; the UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 37.5% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 if you drive a lot in cold rain and prioritize the shortest wet stopping distances and crisp wet handling above all else. Pick the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 if you want the more rounded winter tyre-better dry braking, quieter running, and clearly better wear/value-especially for higher-mileage use or drivers who want fewer compromises across mixed winter conditions.
Where the Blizzak LM005 is stronger
- Outstanding wet braking and wet handling consistency (e.g., ADAC 2026: 33.5 m vs 36.5 m; Tyre Reviews 2023: 27.28 m vs 28.5 m)
- Strong wet-road stability metrics, often leading in wet circle/curved aquaplaning measures across tests
- Generally competitive snow braking performance (frequent wins or near-draws in snow braking across multiple tests)
Where the UltraGrip Performance 3 is stronger
- Superior dry braking across the shared dataset (7 category wins), often by a meaningful margin (e.g., Auto Bild Sportscars 2024: 41.5 m vs 44.3 m)
- Better refinement: consistently lower noise results (6 wins) and strong subjective comfort impressions in Tyre Reviews testing
- Stronger ownership/value profile: markedly better wear and price-per-distance in the tests that measured it (e.g., ADAC 2026: 32,000 km vs 22,400 km; Auto Bild 2023: 45,500 km vs 34,421 km)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Blizzak LM005 vs UltraGrip Performance 3 at a glance
| Category | Blizzak LM005 | Gap | UltraGrip Performance 3 |
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| Shared tests won9 shared tests | 5 | 4 | |
| Dry16 measurements | 5 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped 2.8% shorter in the dry (8 tests) | 11 |
| Wet36 measurements | 24 | The Blizzak LM005 stopped 4.8% shorter in the wet (9 tests) | 10 |
| Snow31 measurements | 8 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 averaged a 0.9% higher speed on the snow handling course (5 tests) | 21 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort8 measurements | 0 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.7 dB quieter (7 tests) | 6 |
| Value11 measurements | 5 | Level between the two. | 5 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.9/10 | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 0.6 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating115 and 15 reviews | 73% | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 17 points | 90% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 56% | The UltraGrip Performance 3 by 44 points | 100% |
| Pricein the 7 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was dearer in 6 of 7 | +2.8% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 165 | 105 sizes made in both | 175 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 9 tests, 2023 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Blizzak LM005 | Field | UltraGrip Performance 3 |
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| 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | P8 of 16 | P6 of 16 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | P5 of 10 | P2 of 10 | |
| 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | P1 of 10 | P2 of 10 | |
| 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | P1 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test | P5 of 11 | P1 of 11 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | P10 of 20 | P2 of 20 | |
| 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test | P1 of 54 | P3 of 54 | |
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test | P1 of 11 | P4 of 11 | |
| 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | P1 of 7 | P2 of 7 |
Performance profile
19 measurements from the 9 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak LM005
UltraGrip Performance 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 9 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak LM005
UltraGrip Performance 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Blizzak LM005
Not ahead in any category
UltraGrip Performance 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Blizzak LM005 73% from 115 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 111.3 | 0.3% | 111 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 38.94 | 4.8% | 40.91 | 8-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36.9 | 8% | 40.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.42 | 2.1% | 72.81 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 82.48 | 0.2% | 82.28 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.3 | 2.2% | 12.57 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 87.24 | 0.5% | 87.76 | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.05 | 2.9% | 2.99 | 4-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 25.86 | 0.5% | 25.83 | 5-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.76 | 0.5% | 5.73 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,873 | 1.7% | 1,889 | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.57 | 1.1% | 75.61 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 54.88 | 0.9% | 55.42 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.81 | 3.5% | 3.95 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.54 | 5.7% | 3.73 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 22 | 2.7% | 22.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.84 | 0.7 dB | 71.19 | 0-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 28,411 | 37.5% | 38,750 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak LM005 scores 8.9 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 9.5 out of 10.
| Blizzak LM005 | Category | UltraGrip Performance 3 | ||
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| 79 | Dry | 89 | ||
| 99 | Wet | 95 | ||
| 64 | Comfort | 85 | ||
| 43 | Value | 70 | ||
| 66 | Snow | 87 | ||
| 13 | Ice | 22 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Blizzak LM005 | Category | UltraGrip Performance 3 | ||
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| 7.8 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.4 | Wet Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 7.5 | Road Feedback | 8.6 | ||
| 7.3 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 5.9 | Wear | 9 | ||
| 7.5 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 7.4 | Snow Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 6.3 | Ice Grip | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Blizzak LM005 73% from 115 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
- 73%from 115 reviews
- 56%would buy again
- 1,170,613 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most consistently praise the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 for strong wet-road performance, with around half highlighting secure wet grip and only a handful disagreeing. Dry grip is also commonly rated better than expected for a winter tyre, while opinion on snow traction is far more mixed, splitting owners almost evenly depending on conditions and expectations. The biggest drawback is durability: around two in five owners report fast wear (often with performance dropping as the tyre ages), and roughly three in ten mention noticeable road noise, with a smaller group also finding it weak on ice.
- Very strong wet grip and confidence in heavy rain
- Impressive dry grip for a winter tyre
- Comfortable, compliant ride
- Secure and predictable wet handling
- Fast tread wear and short overall life
- Grip drops off noticeably as the tyre wears
- Uneven/abnormal wear reported by some owners
Summarised by AI from 102 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 115 Blizzak LM005 reviewsOverall very good tires for snow. I have a heavy vehicle with big tires (20 inch on sedan). Very good snow and ice grip. However they are quite noisy in the cabin despite BMW insulation.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
- 90%from 15 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 62,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers rate the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 very highly, praising its excellent grip and braking on dry and wet roads, strong traction in snow, and a quiet, comfortable, and predictable ride. Handling is often described as stable and confidence-inspiring, with several noting good highway manners. A minority mention weaker performance on pure ice and a softer, less sporty steering feel at the limit. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with only a few caveats.
- strong dry grip and braking
- excellent wet grip and braking
- very good snow traction
- quiet and comfortable ride
- limited grip on pure ice compared to some rivals
- softer steering feel and less sporty lateral grip at high speeds
Summarised by AI from 12 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 15 UltraGrip Performance 3 reviewsThis is exceptional tyre in winter i swapped it now with Michelin PA 5 which is even better on snow but lucks a bit on wet. But you cant go wrong with niether of those. I cant wait Michelin s to worn out so i can try pirelli.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 165 sizes of the Blizzak LM005 and 175 of the UltraGrip Performance 3, 105 of them made in both.
| Category | Blizzak LM005 | UltraGrip Performance 3 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 165 sizes, 14 to 22 inch | 175 sizes, 14 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 105 sizes 175/65 R14175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15185/60 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16and 93 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A88%B12% | B60%C39%D0%A0% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C80%B19%D1% | C74%B16%D9%A1%E0% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B99%A1% | 69-74 dB B87%A13% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 360 of 360 | 415 of 415 |
| On the market since | 2019 | - |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO (2017) | - |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | - |
| Awards | Commended: Best Winter SUV Tyres (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Winter Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2023) Winner: Winter Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) Winner: Winter Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2021) | Commended: Best Winter Tyre (DriverReviews, 2025/26) |
| Price in the shared tests | The UltraGrip Performance 3 was the dearer tyre in 6 of the 7 tests that listed prices, by 2.8% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This is a classic “wet-grip specialist vs balanced UHP winter” matchup. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (premium-touring winter) has built a reputation around wet braking and wet-road security, while the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (ultra-high-performance winter) targets a broader spread of capabilities with a more modern emphasis on durability, refinement, and strong all-round traction.
Across 9 shared professional tests in multiple sizes-from 185/65 R15 city-car fitments to 235/35 R19 and 255/45 R20 performance/SUV sizes-the pattern is remarkably consistent: Bridgestone tends to “win the rain” (especially in braking), while Goodyear more often leads in dry braking, cabin refinement (noise), and ownership metrics like wear and value. The interesting part is how strongly those patterns depend on size and test focus: in some small sizes the Goodyear's dry handling can be criticized, while Bridgestone's wet dominance comes with a clear trade-off in longevity.
Conclusion
If your priority is maximum wet-road stopping power and confident wet handling, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 repeatedly justifies its reputation. It wins wet braking in 8 of the shared comparisons, including meaningful gaps in the most consumer-relevant tests-e.g., ADAC 2026 (185/65 R15) where it stops in 33.5 m vs 36.5 m for the Goodyear, and Tyre Reviews 2023 (225/45 R18) at 27.28 m vs 28.5 m. It also often scores well in wet handling/wet circle metrics, translating to a “locked-in” feel on cold, wet roads.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is the more complete, lower-compromise winter tyre for many drivers-especially those who rack up mileage or want a quieter, better-value tyre without giving up strong winter ability. It dominates dry braking (7 wins vs 1) and frequently leads in straight aquaplaning resistance, and it is consistently better on noise. Crucially, it's also the clear choice on wear/cost: in ADAC 2026 the Goodyear's predicted life is 32,000 km vs 22,400 km for the Bridgestone, and in Auto Bild 2023 it's 45,500 km vs 34,421 km-advantages big enough to matter more than small grip deltas for many owners.
Practical takeaway: choose the LM005 if you want the strongest wet braking and wet-cornering confidence and can accept faster wear; choose the UltraGrip Performance 3 if you want the better all-round “daily winter” package-especially for higher annual mileage, quieter cruising, and better long-term value-while still remaining highly competitive in wet and snow.
Blizzak LM005 vs UltraGrip Performance 3: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 the better tyre?
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead 5 times and the UltraGrip Performance 3 4 times. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak LM005 scores 8.9 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak LM005 or the UltraGrip Performance 3?
The Blizzak LM005 led 24 of the 36 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.8% shorter in the wet across 9 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 11 of the 16 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.8% shorter in the dry across 8 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 led 21 of the 31 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 0.9% higher speed on the snow handling course across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak LM005 had 4.1% lower rolling resistance (7 tests); the UltraGrip Performance 3 lasted 37.5% longer in the wear tests (2 tests). Owners rate wear 5.9/10 for the Blizzak LM005 and 9/10 for the UltraGrip Performance 3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The UltraGrip Performance 3 was 0.7 dB quieter (7 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.5/10 for the Blizzak LM005 and 8.8/10 for the UltraGrip Performance 3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak LM005 73% from 115 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance 3 90% from 15. 56% of Blizzak LM005 owners would buy it again, against 100% for the UltraGrip Performance 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 7 tests that listed prices, the UltraGrip Performance 3 was the dearer tyre in 6 of them, by 2.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Blizzak LM005 is made in 165 sizes (14 to 22 inch) and the UltraGrip Performance 3 in 175 (14 to 23 inch). 105 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Blizzak LM005 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the UltraGrip Performance 3 B and C.
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