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245/40 R18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 variants
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is a winter tyre made in total of 213 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 245/40 R18 is 90mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (285). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 98mm sidewall height. In 245/40 R18, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 - "V","W", which are good for speeds up to 240, 270 km/h. In 245/40 R18, Blizzak LM-005 usually competes against UltraGrip Performance+, which is a tyre from GoodYear with a rating of 88%, compared to 92% of the Bridgestone in question.
245/40 R18 97 V
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245/40 R18 97 W
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is made in 213 sizes, starting from 155/65 R14 up to 285/40 R22.
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (245/40 R18)
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2022 245/45 R19
very good
Ranked #4 of 8
Securing the 4th position out of 8 competitors, Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 left a solid impression with a final rating of 'Very good'. This tire distinguished itself by its remarkably balanced performance, reliability, and easy handling on snowy conditions, alongside having the shortest braking distances due to its excellent grip on wet surfaces. Its dynamic nature, immediate steering response, and agility on dry roads were highly commended. However, it faced criticisms for longer braking distances on dry asphalt and tendencies for oversteer during rapid lane changes and high-speed load transfer tests. Highlighting its superior qualities, Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 excelled in dry steering response, interior noise reduction, and wet side guidance, showcasing its strengths across various important aspects of winter driving.
very good
Ranked #4 of 8
Securing the 4th position out of 8 competitors, Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 left a solid impression with a final rating of 'Very good'. This tire distinguished itself by its remarkably balanced performance, reliability, and easy handling on snowy conditions, alongside having the shortest braking distances due to its excellent grip on wet surfaces. Its dynamic nature, immediate steering response, and agility on dry roads were highly commended. However, it faced criticisms for longer braking distances on dry asphalt and tendencies for oversteer during rapid lane changes and high-speed load transfer tests. Highlighting its superior qualities, Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 excelled in dry steering response, interior noise reduction, and wet side guidance, showcasing its strengths across various important aspects of winter driving.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,3 | 9,4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 8,4 | 7,6 | 8,2 | 8 | 7 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 30,3 | 24,3 | |||||
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 30,3 | 24,5 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | 2 | |||
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