Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Name: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Brand: Bridgestone
Rating: 71 (108 reviews)

Premium Touring Winter Winter rated Tested by Tyre Reviews · 6

Replaced by the Blizzak 6 Replaces the Blizzak LM001 EVO

A wet-weather standout among Central European winter tyres, delivering exceptional braking and confidence in heavy rain. Stronger-than-expected dry-road manners come with clear trade-offs in longevity and, for some, noise as the tyre wears.

The quick answer

Owners say 71% from 118 owner reviews 57% would buy again Read the reviews

Tests say 4^th average finish across 46 independent tests · 19 wins Latest: P8 of 16 · 2026 See every test

Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Value, Ice Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.

118owner reviews
1,202,827miles driven
46professional tests

12 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

8.9/10

Better than 84% of winter tyres

High Confidence
36 tests
118 owner reviews

Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source	Better than	Weight
Independent tests36 tests · 8 publications · 2019-2026	93%	87%
Owner reviews118 owner reviews · rated 71%	20%	13%
Combined	84%	8.9

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category	Better than	Weight	Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet	99%	30%	36
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow	66%	23%	36
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice	13%	18%	3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads	79%	17%	31
ValueWear, efficiency and cost	43%	6%	31
ComfortNoise and ride comfort	64%	5%	31

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface	98%	36
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface	96%	28
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface	69%	28

Confidence

Limited
Medium
High

Its own test results decide 97% of the test figure. The other 3% comes from its predecessor, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

2026 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P8 / 16
2024 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19 P5 / 10
2024 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 215/55 R17 P1 / 10
2023 2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 255/40 R19 P5 / 6
2023 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 225/60 R18 P8 / 10
2023 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test Sport Auto · 225/40 R18 P1 / 9

Show all 46 tests

2023 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18 P5 / 11
2023 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P10 / 20
2023 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test ADAC · 205/60 R16 P6 / 16
2023 2023 Tyre Reviews SUV Winter Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 235/60 R18 P3 / 9
2023 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P1 / 54
2023 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 225/45 R18 P1 / 11
2023 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P15 / 15
2023 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 255/45 R20 P1 / 7
2022 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19 P1 / 9
2022 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test Sport Auto · 235/35 R19 P4 / 7
2022 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P6 / 20
2022 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 225/45 R19 P4 / 10
2022 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P1 / 56
2022 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16 ADAC · 215/60 R16 P5 / 17 Placing only
2022 2022 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P7 / 15 Placing only
2022 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 225/45 R17 P1 / 9
2022 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 P2 / 8
2022 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R19 P4 / 8
2021 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18 P4 / 13
2021 2021 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P1 / 8 Placing only
2021 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 235/55 R18 P1 / 10
2021 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R18 P3 / 10
2021 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P5 / 20
2021 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16 P1 / 10
2021 2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC · 195/65 R15 P7 / 16 Placing only
2021 2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC · 225/50 R17 P5 / 18 Placing only
2021 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P1 / 50
2021 2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 225/40 R18 P4 / 9
2020 The Best Winter Tyres for 2020 Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 P1 / 19 Placing only
2020 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 205/55 R16 P1 / 14
2020 2020 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P1 / 9 Placing only
2020 2020 ACE Winter Tyre Test ACE · 225/50 R17 P1 / 9 Placing only
2020 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/55 R17 P2 / 10
2020 2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 235/55 R17 ADAC · 235/55 R17 P7 / 13 Placing only
2020 2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC · 205/55 R16 P1 / 15 Placing only
2020 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P2 / 20
2020 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P1 / 51
2019 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P5 / 20
2019 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P1 / 53
2019 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17 P2 / 11

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Tested 46 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 has taken 19 test wins with an average finish of 4th.

46 Tests

19 Test Wins

4^th Average

1^st Best

15^th Worst

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 P8 of 16

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 shares eighth place. It is outstanding in the wet but poor for tread life and abrasion, and those environmental results drag its overall grade down.

Strong: Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning Weak: Noise, Wear, Value, Abrasion Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Every independent test of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, newest first
Year	Test	Result	Award
2026	2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15	P8 / 16
2024	2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19	P5 / 10
2024	2024 All Season and Winter Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 215/55 R17	P1 / 10
2023	2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 255/40 R19	P5 / 6	Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended
2023	2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/60 R18	P8 / 10
2023	2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre TestSport Auto · 225/40 R18	P1 / 9
2023	2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18	P5 / 11
2023	2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18	P10 / 20
2023	2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre TestADAC · 205/60 R16	P6 / 16
2023	2023 Tyre Reviews SUV Winter Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 235/60 R18	P3 / 9	Tested by Tyre Reviews Winner
2023	2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18	P1 / 54
2023	2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 225/45 R18	P1 / 11	Tested by Tyre Reviews
2023	2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre TestADAC · 225/45 R17	P15 / 15
2023	2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 255/45 R20	P1 / 7
2022	2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19	P1 / 9
2022	2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre TestSport Auto · 235/35 R19	P4 / 7
2022	2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 215/55 R17	P6 / 20
2022	2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/45 R19	P4 / 10
2022	2022 Winter Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17	P1 / 56
2022	2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16ADAC · 215/60 R16	P5 / 17
2022	2022 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15	P7 / 15
2022	2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 225/45 R17	P1 / 9	Tested by Tyre Reviews Winner
2022	2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17	P2 / 8
2022	2022 AMS Winter Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R19	P4 / 8
2021	2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18	P4 / 13
2021	2021 Auto Express Winter Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17	P1 / 8
2021	2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 235/55 R18	P1 / 10
2021	2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R18	P3 / 10
2021	2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P5 / 20
2021	2021 AMS Winter Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16	P1 / 10
2021	2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tyre TestADAC · 195/65 R15	P7 / 16
2021	2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tyre TestADAC · 225/50 R17	P5 / 18
2021	2021 Winter Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P1 / 50
2021	2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 225/40 R18	P4 / 9	Tested by Tyre Reviews
2020	The Best Winter Tyres for 2020Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16	P1 / 19	Tested by Tyre Reviews
2020	2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 205/55 R16	P1 / 14
2020	2020 Auto Express Winter Tyre TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16	P1 / 9
2020	2020 ACE Winter Tyre TestACE · 225/50 R17	P1 / 9
2020	2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/55 R17	P2 / 10
2020	2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 235/55 R17ADAC · 235/55 R17	P7 / 13
2020	2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16	P1 / 15
2020	2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18	P2 / 20
2020	2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18	P1 / 51
2019	2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17	P5 / 20
2019	2019 Winter Tyre Test Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R17	P1 / 53
2019	2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17	P2 / 11

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In 255/40 R19, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is projected to cost £55.28 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about £2,211 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3£31.53

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5£35.05

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P£37.12

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005£55.28

Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km

Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at £1.45 per litre and £60 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2023 test; financing costs are excluded.

Rim Protection

Large

A pronounced protective rib that stands well clear of the rim and takes most kerb contact before the wheel does.

None

Small

Medium

Large

Massive

225/45 R18Large2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test

Assessed by eye on the tyres we tested, in the sizes listed. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification, so treat this as a guide rather than a measurement.

Dimensions & Label Scores

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Size Range212 sizes available

155-355Width25-70Profile14-22Rim79-116 T-WLoad/Speed Index2019First On Market

EU LabelAcross 212 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Fuel

B21%

C78%

D<1%

Wet

A94%

B6%

Noise

70-75dB A/B

3PMSF on 211 of 212 sizes

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

Not gradedUTQG grade9-11/32"Tread depth (new)

Frequently Asked Questions

How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 in the wet?

Across the 36 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stops 6.1% shorter than premium rivals, 8.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 15.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 99/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the wet from 118 reviews.

How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 in the dry?

Across the 31 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stops 1.4% longer than premium rivals, 0.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 79/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the dry from 118 reviews.

How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 in the snow?

Across the 36 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stops 1.4% shorter than premium rivals, 2.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 19.6% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 28 snow-traction tests, it is 0.3% worse than premium rivals, 1.8% better than mid-range rivals and 44.5% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 66/100, and owners rate it 7.3/10 in the snow from 118 reviews.

How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 on ice?

Across the 3 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stops 6.8% longer than premium rivals, 4.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 13/100, and owners rate it 6.3/10 on ice from 118 reviews.

How fuel efficient is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005?

Across the 28 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005's rolling resistance is 4.1% lower than premium rivals, 9.1% lower than mid-range rivals and 3.1% lower than budget rivals.

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How many miles does the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 last?

Based on test and owner data, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is expected to last around 18,455 miles (29,700 km).

What do owners say about the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005?

Across 118 owner ratings the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 averages 71%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.9. 46 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 62% of owners score it 70% or better.

How much does the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 cost to run?

In 255/40 R19, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is projected to cost £55.28 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about £2,211 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Hankook Winter i cept evo3, at £31.53.

What is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005's EU tyre label rating?

Across its range, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.

How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005?

Owners rate the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 7.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 108 reviews.

How well do the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wear, according to owners?

Owners rate the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 5.9 out of 10 for wear across 108 reviews. 46 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 8,000 miles.

Would owners buy the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 again?

57% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 again, based on the 111 owner reviews that answered the question. 30% of them gave it the highest possible answer.

What do owners say about the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005's snow traction?

Of the 107 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 57 mention snow traction: 32 praise it (strong snow traction) and 25 criticise it (weak snow traction). One owner wrote: "the snow performance was excellent". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005's wet grip?

Of the 107 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 52 mention wet grip: 46 praise it (confident wet grip) and 6 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "What stands out the most is their performance on wet roads - grip and braking are very secure even in heavy rain". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005's tread life?

Of the 107 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 47 mention tread life: 11 praise it (long-lasting) and 36 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "Chewed through a set of rears in about 10000km/6000miles". Read those reviews

Does the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 have a rim protector?

Yes. Rim protection on the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is large, measured in 225/45 R18. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification; this is assessed by eye when the tyres are mounted for our own testing. 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test

What does the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 replace?

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is the successor to the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO in Bridgestone's range.

Has the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 been replaced?

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 has been replaced by the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

What sizes does the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 come in?

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is available in 360 sizes, ranging from 155-355/25-70 R14-22.

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What owners say summarised from 107 reviews

Owners most often praise the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 for its wet grip, and dry grip also attracts favourable comments. Snow traction divides opinion, with around three in ten owners praising it and almost one in four criticising it. Around a third report rapid tread wear, while roughly one in nine say grip deteriorates as the tyre wears. About one in ten complain of uneven wear. Opinions on road noise are mixed, while ride comfort generally earns praise from those who mention it.

What owners mention most counted across 107 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 118 ratings

Owner score 71%
Wet Grip 83%
Dry Grip 77%
Road Feedback 75%
Comfort 74%
Snow Grip 73%
Handling 73%
Ice Grip 63%
Wear 59%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 91%

“best winter tires, for winter. Proper one, with a lot of snow, and ice or melted snow, mushy one, here are extraordinary. I was clinbing on snow covered road many times on a step hills witha rear wheel BMW, didnt...”

BMW 3 series
12,000 miles

Read full review → 1,212 found this helpful

Most critical 10%

“Tires are disastrous in all fields in mu case. They were bought new in a Toyota showroom in Novi Sad in Serbia and after 14,000 km they are unusable, AND THE WARRANTY IS NOT RESPECTED and they are on the scrap heap...”

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 4x4 2023.
14,000 miles

Read full review → 2 found this helpful

Longest term 87%

“In my opinion, the tires are great. Bought them new in 2021 and mounted them on a Golf VII Variant. As most of our winters are not exactly ice and snow, but more slush and wet, these tires performed very well. During...”

Volkswagen Golf sportsvan tsi 150
170,877 miles

Read full review → 333 found this helpful

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78%

gurdu November 3, 2026

Initial Impressions

Peugeot 308
245/40 R19
6,214 miles

It turned out to be a very good winter tire. There are much better tires out there, but this is a premium tire that's worth the price.

83%

Member October 30, 2026

Initial Impressions

Opel Corsa
195/55 R16
12,000 miles

excellent wet grip, confident on snow and dry but it wears so rapidly

10%

Member October 30, 2026

Initial Impressions

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 4x4 2023.
225/60 R18
14,000 miles

Tires are disastrous in all fields in mu case. They were bought new in a Toyota showroom in Novi Sad in Serbia and after 14,000 km they are unusable, AND THE WARRANTY IS NOT RESPECTED and they are on the scrap heap. They are not to be recommended even to the worst enemy, which is a shame for both Toyota and Bridgestone!

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100%

Dmytro October 26, 2026

Initial Impressions

Kia Motors Carnival 2.2 Diesel
235/55 R19
10,000 miles

I have been using these tires in Vilnius with a lot of snow and never ever had a problem sticking somewhere. For my car these tyres are 10 out of 10

92%

Member October 21, 2026

Initial Impressions

Citroën C4 Picasso (2013 )
185/65 R15
10,000 miles

For a winter tyre wet grio is mist important to, then Snow grip. Excellent experience with these Blizzak LM005 tyres. As dry grip has the least difference amongst othrr competetors I ignore that. When snow traction is to low I use Snowchains, usually PEWAG. Normally we take 2 snow holidays to the Austrian or French Alps each year. And a few trip to the Belgium Ardennens on snowy weekends. Tyres have not let us diwn once. Snowchains were unused.

74%

Duka October 3, 2026

Initial Impressions

Skoda Octavia estate
205/55 R17
25,000 miles

Good tyres, but Continetal winter contact 830P was much better in snow.

91%

Member September 3, 2026

Initial Impressions

Lexus NX 300h
225/60 R18
26,255 miles

better and quieter in road noise than the Michelin, braking on rain or snow is very reassuring, they really 'hold' and grip the car on the road

83%

Member August 28, 2026

Initial Impressions

BMW 530D Xdrive Msport
275/30 R20
20,000 miles

Overall 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.

86%

Holigan May 4, 2026

Initial Impressions

Volkswagen Tiguan
215/65 R17
20,000 miles

I usually drove the car with these tyres in snow, the snow performance was excellent. The tires were quiet, very comfortable nad low rolling resistance every time. I highly recommend LM005 for your car in the winter conditions.

13%

Member April 29, 2026

Initial Impressions

Hyundai Tucson
215/65 R17
15,000 miles

Honestly, these tires are a complete disaster. The Blizzak LM005 turned out to be one of the worst purchases I’ve made. After a relatively short period of use, they wore down ridiculously fast — like they’re made of soap instead of rubber.

And the worst part: the tread became visibly deformed, almost warped. Because of that, the car started vibrating and feels unstable, especially at higher speeds. The driving feel? Like you’re riding on something that barely has proper contact with the road.

For a ‘premium’ product, this is a joke. Quality control is clearly nonexistent or they simply don’t care. I paid serious money for these and ended up with tires that feel ready for the trash after one season. Completely unacceptable.

I’m not someone who usually leaves reviews — in fact, this is the first time I’ve ever felt the need to write one. The only reason I’m posting this is to warn anyone considering these tires: think twice. I’m genuinely frustrated that I spent money on something this bad.

I wouldn’t recommend them to my worst enemy

73%

Member April 14, 2026

Initial Impressions

Mercedes Benz E Class
265/35 R18
15,000 miles

I’ve put many miles on them but only in 2 seasons… i run staggered, 245 40 18 amd 265 35 18 on a E400. On the front they were amazing but on back they had a lot of wear… Buut, i would definitely buy them again, they are very good.

86%

Abel March 9, 2026

Initial Impressions

Smart Forfour EQ drive 2019
185/60 R15
10,000 miles

well, they last only for 2 winters, around 15000 km. what a shame. In a smart forfour, probably with misaligned wheels (totally slicks outside, ok inside) but it was a bad surprise. But they do grip wonderfull on wet, that's for sure

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