Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3

If your winter is wet and variable, the Blizzak LM005 is the safer bet. It wins 13 of 14 shared wet braking bouts and 11 of 11 wet handling comparisons, typically by meaningful margins, while also running quieter and with lower rolling resistance. It's the more confidence-inspiring all-rounder on rain-soaked roads and feels precise and composed on snow, though not always class-leading there.

If you value sharper dry stopping, strong aquaplaning reserves, snow agility, and a friendlier purchase price, the Winter i*cept evo3 makes a compelling case. It frequently tops straight and curved aquaplaning tests, often brakes shorter in the dry, shows better wear and cost-per-1,000 km in UHP sizes, and offers excellent value. The trade-off is average-to-good (not best-in-class) wet lap pace and typically more noise and higher rolling resistance.

Bottom line: choose Bridgestone for wet-weather security and refinement; choose Hankook for value-driven performance with robust aquaplaning safety and sportier dry behavior.

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