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

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (96%) than Bridgestone (93%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 98% compared to 88% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterContact TS 870 is made in France and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.

#	Continental WinterContact TS 870 /98%	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 /88%

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Segment

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Premium

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 213

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 80

Number of tests

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 49x

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 16x

Best position in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 1.

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 1.

Worst position in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 8.

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 15.

Average position in tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 1.75

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 3.2

Year of the last test

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 2024

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 2024

Best rating in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Very good

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Very good

Worst rating in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Good

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Conditionally recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

94%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

87%

Snow braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 94%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

Snow traction

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 89%

Snow handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 91%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

Snow cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 97%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 93%

Snow acceleration

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 99%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 97%

Lateral guidance on snow

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 100%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 74%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

93%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

89%

Wet braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 96%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 88%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 96%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 89%

Wet handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 95%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 93%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 95%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

Wet circle cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 96%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 86%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 A

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 B

Dry

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

90%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

90%

Dry braking

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 87%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 87%

Dry handling

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 96%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 94%

Dry lane changing

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 97%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 95%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

90%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

89%

Exterior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 91%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 83%

Comfort

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 87%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 82%

Interior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 98%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 97%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 ?

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

85%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

66%

Rolling resistance

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 89%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 84%

Mileage

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 90%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 54%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 C

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870

78%

Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005

71%

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Mutual tests

Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Test winner
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Recommended
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,8	2,0
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Good	2,0	2,0
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	3,1	3,2
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Highly recommended
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Test winner
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Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	103,6	108,3	100,2	102,1
Continental WinterContact TS 870	103,6	108,3	99,7	102,1
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	103,5	108	100,2	101,8
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R19

Name	Points total
Best values in test	100
Continental WinterContact TS 870	100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	99.7
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Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	147	143	147
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Test winner	147	136	147
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Highly recommended	145	136	122
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,7	1,9	1,8	1,9	1,7	2,5	1,5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Good	2,1	2,3	2,2	2,5	1,8	3,0	2,0
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	1,7	2,1	2,4	2,8	1,9	2,9	3,0
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	2,0	1,8	1,4	1,8	1,5	2,7	1,5
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Good	2,1	2,4	1,6	1,9	2,1	2,8	2,5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Satisfactory	2,0	1,8	2,7	2,4	2,1	3,4	2,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	1-	2+	1
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Good	1-	2	1	2	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Continental WinterContact TS 870	34,2	27,7
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	32,1	28,1
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TÜV Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance
Best values in test	1102	301,21	501,21	202,4	109,6
Continental WinterContact TS 870	1102	301,21	501,21	200	100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	1097	300,69	497,39	196,8	102,4
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2021 195/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	8,7	9,6	9,3	10	10	10
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Very good	8,2	7,9	7,9	8,4	10	10
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 Rating: Very good	8,7	9,6	8,6	8,2	8	7
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	101,6	299,9	299,9	100	101,1	100,7
Continental WinterContact TS 870	101,6	299,9	299,9	93,8	101,1	100,7
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005	100	285,8	299,8	100	87,6	99,8
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