Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is a winter tyre made in total of 213 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R19, which means it fits to a 19 inch/482.6mm diameter wheel. 245/45 R19 is 90mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (285). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 110.25mm sidewall height. In 245/45 R19, there is only one possible speed index for Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 245/45 R19, 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 245/45 R19 was held by AutoMotorSport in 2022, where Blizzak LM-005 received rating "Very good" and finished on the 4. place. It was tested on a Audi A6.
AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2022 245/45 R19 very good Ranked #4 of 8Securing 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.