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Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (96%) than Bridgestone (87%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 98% compared to 83% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the Blizzak LM-005 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (10)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2023 225/45 R17 View
Autoklub ČR Autoklub ČR
Winter
2022 225/45 R17 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2022 225/45 R19 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Winter
2022 225/45 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 215/60 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
TÜV TÜV
Winter
2021 225/45 R17 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2021 195/55 R16 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 10 tests

Wet Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
94%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (99.2%)
Dry Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Dry Lane Change
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Dry Steering Reaction
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (98.0%)
Snow Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Snow Braking
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Best: Michelin ALPIN 6 (99.0%)
Snow Traction
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Best: Michelin ALPIN 6 (100.0%)
Snow Handling
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Snow Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Best: Michelin ALPIN 6 (98.0%)
Best in category: Michelin ALPIN 6 (98.8%)
Ice Performance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Ice Braking Abs
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Best in category: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Noise Interior
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Ride Comfort
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)
Economy
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
70%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Mileage
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
55%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Best in category: Nokian WR Snowproof P (100.0%)

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