Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 115
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 85% · 23
In the 17 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead 16 times and the Eurowinter HS01 not once, with one level. The Blizzak LM005 had 17.6% lower rolling resistance; the Eurowinter HS01 lasted 16% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 for maximum safety and control in wet, mixed, and regularly snowy conditions, or for drivers who value steering precision and lower fuel consumption. Choose Falken Eurowinter HS01 if budget and tread life are priorities, you drive chiefly in cold/wet with infrequent snow, and you want strong straight aquaplaning resistance at a lower price.
Where the Blizzak LM005 is stronger
- Class-leading wet braking and wet grip (wins 12/12 wet braking categories)
- Strong snow traction and braking with precise steering
- Low rolling resistance for better fuel economy
Where the Eurowinter HS01 is stronger
- Lower purchase price and strong value scores
- Good straight-line aquaplaning resistance
- Quieter/comfortable in some sizes
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Blizzak LM005 vs Eurowinter HS01 at a glance
| Category | Blizzak LM005 | Gap | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared tests won17 shared tests | 16 | 1 level | 0 |
| Dry16 measurements | 11 | The Blizzak LM005 averaged a 1% higher speed on the dry handling course (7 tests) | 5 |
| Wet40 measurements | 32 | The Blizzak LM005 stopped 8.5% shorter in the wet (12 tests) | 8 |
| Snow33 measurements | 25 | The Blizzak LM005 stopped 4% shorter on snow (12 tests) | 7 |
| Comfort8 measurements | 5 | The Blizzak LM005 was 0.5 dB quieter (7 tests) | 3 |
| Value10 measurements | 8 | The Blizzak LM005 had 17.6% lower rolling resistance (8 tests) | 2 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.9/10 | The Blizzak LM005 by 0.8 | 8.1/10 |
| Owner rating115 and 23 reviews | 73% | The Eurowinter HS01 by 12 points | 85% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 56% | The Eurowinter HS01 by 35 points | 91% |
| Pricein the 8 tests that listed prices | +20.9% | The Blizzak LM005 was dearer in 7 of 8 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 165 | 72 sizes made in both | 98 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 17 tests, 2019 to 2022
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Blizzak LM005 | Field | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test | P1 of 9 | P5 of 9 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P6 of 20 | P13 of 20 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test | P4 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview | P1 of 56 | P12 of 56 | |
| 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 | P5 of 17 | P14 of 17 | |
| 2022 AMS Winter Tire Test | P4 of 8 | P6 of 8 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test | P4 of 13 | P9 of 13 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P5 of 20 | P12 of 20 | |
| 2021 AMS Winter Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test | P7 of 16 | P7 of 16 | |
| 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview | P1 of 50 | P19 of 50 | |
| 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test | P1 of 14 | P8 of 14 | |
| 2020 Auto Express Winter Tire Test | P1 of 9 | P6 of 9 | |
| 2020 ACE Winter Tire Test | P1 of 9 | P9 of 9 | |
| 2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 | P1 of 15 | P6 of 15 | |
| 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test | P1 of 51 | P31 of 51 | |
| 2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview | P1 of 53 | P25 of 53 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 17 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak LM005
Eurowinter HS01
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak LM005
Eurowinter HS01
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Blizzak LM005
Not ahead in any category
Eurowinter HS01
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Blizzak LM005 73% from 115 reviews and the Eurowinter HS01 85% from 23. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak LM005 scores 8.9 and the Eurowinter HS01 8.1 out of 10.
| Blizzak LM005 | Category | Eurowinter HS01 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Dry | 66 | ||
| 99 | Wet | 81 | ||
| 64 | Comfort | 22 | ||
| 43 | Value | 14 | ||
| 66 | Snow | 37 | ||
| 13 | Ice | - | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Blizzak LM005 | Category | Eurowinter HS01 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | Dry Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Wet Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 7.5 | Road Feedback | 8.5 | ||
| 7.3 | Handling | 7.6 | ||
| 5.9 | Wear | 8.8 | ||
| 7.5 | Comfort | 8 | ||
| 7.4 | Snow Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 6.3 | Ice Grip | 7 | ||
Owners rate the Blizzak LM005 73% from 115 reviews and the Eurowinter HS01 85% from 23. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
- 73%from 115 reviews
- 56%would buy again
- 1,170,613 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most consistently praise the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 for strong wet-road performance, with around half highlighting secure wet grip and only a handful disagreeing. Dry grip is also commonly rated better than expected for a winter tire, while opinion on snow traction is far more mixed, splitting owners almost evenly depending on conditions and expectations. The biggest drawback is durability: around two in five owners report fast wear (often with performance dropping as the tire ages), and roughly three in ten mention noticeable road noise, with a smaller group also finding it weak on ice.
- Very strong wet grip and confidence in heavy rain
- Impressive dry grip for a winter tire
- Comfortable, compliant ride
- Secure and predictable wet handling
- Fast tread wear and short overall life
- Grip drops off noticeably as the tire wears
- Uneven/abnormal wear reported by some owners
Summarised by AI from 102 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 115 Blizzak LM005 reviewsOverall very good tires for snow. I have a heavy vehicle with big tires (20 inch on sedan). Very good snow and ice grip. However they are quite noisy in the cabin despite BMW insulation.
Falken Eurowinter HS01
- 85%from 23 reviews
- 91%would buy again
- 113,370 milesdriven by reviewers
Most drivers rate the Falken Eurowinter HS01 highly, praising its excellent wet grip, strong snow performance, safe dry handling, and good value. Noise is generally acceptable to low for a winter tire, comfort is good, and wear appears slow for many users. A minority report higher rolling resistance/fuel use, some noise at high speed, and occasional instability or weaker wet braking on very slick surfaces. Overall, the HS01 delivers confident winter performance with standout wet and snow traction for the price.
- wet grip and aquaplaning resistance
- snow traction and braking
- dry grip/handling for a winter tire
- comfort and relatively low noise
- higher rolling resistance/fuel consumption
- increased noise/instability at high speed
Summarised by AI from 19 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 23 Eurowinter HS01 reviewsI was pleasantly surprised by the lower sound level compared to other snow tires, however they were still quite loud. I have been very happy with them grip-wise and they seem to have great control and braking in the snow. They were also fairly cheap compared to other more well-known brands. Overall very happy with them.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 165 sizes of the Blizzak LM005 and 98 of the Eurowinter HS01, 72 of them made in both.
| Category | Blizzak LM005 | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 165 sizes, 14 to 22 inch | 98 sizes, 13 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 72 sizes 155/65 R14165/65 R14165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14165/60 R15165/65 R15175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15and 60 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A88%B12% | B89%C11% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C80%B19%D1% | D83%E14%C3% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B99%A1% | 68-73 dB B97%A3% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 360 of 360 | 149 of 149 |
| On the market since | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO (2017) | - |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| Awards | Commended: Best Winter SUV Tires (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Winter Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2023) Winner: Winter Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) Winner: Winter Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Blizzak LM005 was the dearer tire in 7 of the 8 tests that listed prices, by 20.9% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pitches two popular European-focused winter touring tires against each other: Bridgestone's Blizzak LM005 and Falken's Eurowinter HS01. Both target everyday drivers who face cold, wet conditions with intermittent snow, but the data from 17 shared tests show distinct philosophies.
Across multiple sizes and publishers, the LM005 consistently dominates objective wet and snow performance and often sets the benchmark for steering precision. The HS01 counters with a lower purchase price, better straight-line aquaplaning resistance, and stronger projected mileage, creating a compelling value angle for budget-conscious drivers.
Conclusion
The Blizzak LM005 is the clear performance leader: 16 overall wins versus none for the HS01, driven by outstanding wet braking (clean sweep of category wins), confident wet/dry handling, and reliably strong snow traction and braking. Its rolling resistance is also markedly lower, helping offset its higher upfront cost at the pump. Trade-offs are occasional longer dry stopping distances versus rivals and moderate wear in certain tests.
The Eurowinter HS01 shines on value, comfort/noise in some sizes, straight aquaplaning safety margins, and longer tread life. However, it trails the LM005 meaningfully in wet braking and snow traction/braking across most tests-differences that matter in real-world winter safety. If you prioritize maximum grip and control in typical Western European winters (wet, cold, variable snow), choose the Bridgestone. If budget, mileage, and aquaplaning resistance are your top priorities and you encounter less severe snow, the Falken is a sensible, cost-effective alternative.
Blizzak LM005 vs Eurowinter HS01: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or the Falken Eurowinter HS01 the better tire?
In the 17 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead 16 times and the Eurowinter HS01 not once, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak LM005 scores 8.9 and the Eurowinter HS01 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak LM005 or the Eurowinter HS01?
The Blizzak LM005 led 32 of the 40 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.5% shorter in the wet across 12 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Blizzak LM005 led 11 of the 16 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 1% higher speed on the dry handling course across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Blizzak LM005 led 25 of the 33 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4% shorter on snow across 12 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak LM005 had 17.6% lower rolling resistance (8 tests); the Eurowinter HS01 lasted 16% longer in the wear tests (2 tests). Owners rate wear 5.9/10 for the Blizzak LM005 and 8.8/10 for the Eurowinter HS01.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Blizzak LM005 was 0.5 dB quieter (7 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.5/10 for the Blizzak LM005 and 8/10 for the Eurowinter HS01.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak LM005 73% from 115 reviews and the Eurowinter HS01 85% from 23. 56% of Blizzak LM005 owners would buy it again, against 91% for the Eurowinter HS01.
Which is more expensive?
In the 8 tests that listed prices, the Blizzak LM005 was the dearer tire in 7 of them, by 20.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Blizzak LM005 is made in 165 sizes (14 to 22 inch) and the Eurowinter HS01 in 98 (13 to 21 inch). 72 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Blizzak LM005 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Eurowinter HS01 B and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The Blizzak LM005 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2019, the Eurowinter HS01 in 2017. The Blizzak LM005 replaced the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
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