Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is a winter tyre made in total of 213 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 235/55 R17 is 80mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (285). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which results in 129.25mm sidewall height. In 235/55 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. In 235/55 R17, Blizzak LM-005 usually competes against UltraGrip Performance+, which is a tyre from GoodYear with a rating of 82%, compared to 87% of the Bridgestone in question. Latest test in 235/55 R17 was held by ADAC in 2020, where Blizzak LM-005 received rating "Satisfactory" and finished on the 7. place. It was tested on a Ford Kuga.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (235/55 R17)
AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19 good Ranked #5 of 10Finishing 5th out of 10 competitors, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 received a final rating of 'Good.' It excelled in wet performance, specifically in wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, making it a reliable choice for handling and braking in slippery conditions. The tire also demonstrated impressive precision and safety in snowy conditions. However, it lost the "Exemplary" rating due to its performance in dry braking.
