Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Name: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Brand: Bridgestone
Rating: 71 (104 reviews)

Premium Touring Winter Winter rated Tested by Tire Reviews · 6

Replaced by the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Replaces the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO

A wet-weather standout among Central European winter tires, delivering exceptional braking and confidence in heavy rain. Stronger-than-expected dry-road manners come with clear trade-offs in longevity and, for some, noise as the tire wears.

The quick answer

Owners say 71% from 115 owner reviews 56% would buy again Read the reviews

Tests say 4^th average finish across 46 independent tests · 19 wins Latest: P8 of 16 · 2026 See every test

Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Value, Ice Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

115owner reviews
1,170,613miles driven
46professional tests

10 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

8.9/10

Better than 84% of winter tires

High Confidence
36 tests
115 owner reviews

Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source	Better than	Weight
Independent tests36 tests · 8 publications · 2019-2026	93%	87%
Owner reviews115 owner reviews · rated 71%	21%	13%
Combined	84%	8.9

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category	Better than	Weight	Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet	99%	30%	36
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow	66%	23%	36
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice	13%	18%	3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads	79%	17%	31
ValueWear, efficiency and cost	43%	6%	31
ComfortNoise and ride comfort	64%	5%	31

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface	98%	36
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface	96%	28
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface	69%	28

Confidence

Limited
Medium
High

Its own test results decide 97% of the test figure. The other 3% comes from its predecessor, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

2026 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P8 / 16
2024 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19 P5 / 10
2024 2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 215/55 R17 P1 / 10
2023 2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test Tire Reviews · 255/40 R19 P5 / 6
2023 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 225/60 R18 P8 / 10
2023 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test Sport Auto · 225/40 R18 P1 / 9

Show all 46 tests

2023 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18 P5 / 11
2023 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P10 / 20
2023 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test ADAC · 205/60 R16 P6 / 16
2023 2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test Tire Reviews · 235/60 R18 P3 / 9
2023 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P1 / 54
2023 2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test Tire Reviews · 225/45 R18 P1 / 11
2023 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P15 / 15
2023 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 255/45 R20 P1 / 7
2022 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19 P1 / 9
2022 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test Sport Auto · 235/35 R19 P4 / 7
2022 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P6 / 20
2022 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 225/45 R19 P4 / 10
2022 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P1 / 56
2022 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 ADAC · 215/60 R16 P5 / 17 Placing only
2022 2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P7 / 15 Placing only
2022 2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test Tire Reviews · 225/45 R17 P1 / 9
2022 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 P2 / 8
2022 2022 AMS Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R19 P4 / 8
2021 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18 P4 / 13
2021 2021 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P1 / 8 Placing only
2021 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 235/55 R18 P1 / 10
2021 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R18 P3 / 10
2021 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P5 / 20
2021 2021 AMS Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16 P1 / 10
2021 2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 195/65 R15 P7 / 16 Placing only
2021 2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 225/50 R17 P5 / 18 Placing only
2021 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P1 / 50
2021 2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test Tire Reviews · 225/40 R18 P4 / 9
2020 The Best Winter Tires for 2020 Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P1 / 19 Placing only
2020 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 205/55 R16 P1 / 14
2020 2020 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P1 / 9 Placing only
2020 2020 ACE Winter Tire Test ACE · 225/50 R17 P1 / 9 Placing only
2020 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/55 R17 P2 / 10
2020 2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 235/55 R17 ADAC · 235/55 R17 P7 / 13 Placing only
2020 2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC · 205/55 R16 P1 / 15 Placing only
2020 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P2 / 20
2020 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P1 / 51
2019 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P5 / 20
2019 2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P1 / 53
2019 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17 P2 / 11

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Tested 46 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 has taken 19 test wins with an average finish of 4th.

46 Tests

19 Test Wins

4^th Average

1^st Best

15^th Worst

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 P8 of 16

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 shares eighth place. It is outstanding in the wet but poor for tread life and abrasion, and those environmental results drag its overall grade down.

Strong: Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning Weak: Noise, Wear, Value, Abrasion Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Every independent test of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, newest first
Year	Test	Result	Award
2026	2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15	P8 / 16
2024	2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19	P5 / 10
2024	2024 All Season and Winter Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 215/55 R17	P1 / 10
2023	2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire TestTire Reviews · 255/40 R19	P5 / 6	Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended
2023	2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/60 R18	P8 / 10
2023	2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire TestSport Auto · 225/40 R18	P1 / 9
2023	2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18	P5 / 11
2023	2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18	P10 / 20
2023	2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire TestADAC · 205/60 R16	P6 / 16
2023	2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire TestTire Reviews · 235/60 R18	P3 / 9	Tested by Tire Reviews Winner
2023	2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18	P1 / 54
2023	2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire TestTire Reviews · 225/45 R18	P1 / 11	Tested by Tire Reviews
2023	2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 225/45 R17	P15 / 15
2023	2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 255/45 R20	P1 / 7
2022	2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19	P1 / 9
2022	2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire TestSport Auto · 235/35 R19	P4 / 7
2022	2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 215/55 R17	P6 / 20
2022	2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/45 R19	P4 / 10
2022	2022 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17	P1 / 56
2022	2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16ADAC · 215/60 R16	P5 / 17
2022	2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15	P7 / 15
2022	2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire TestTire Reviews · 225/45 R17	P1 / 9	Tested by Tire Reviews Winner
2022	2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17	P2 / 8
2022	2022 AMS Winter Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R19	P4 / 8
2021	2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18	P4 / 13
2021	2021 Auto Express Winter Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17	P1 / 8
2021	2021 AZ SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 235/55 R18	P1 / 10
2021	2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R18	P3 / 10
2021	2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P5 / 20
2021	2021 AMS Winter Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16	P1 / 10
2021	2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 195/65 R15	P7 / 16
2021	2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 225/50 R17	P5 / 18
2021	2021 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P1 / 50
2021	2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire TestTire Reviews · 225/40 R18	P4 / 9	Tested by Tire Reviews
2020	The Best Winter Tires for 2020Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16	P1 / 19	Tested by Tire Reviews
2020	2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 205/55 R16	P1 / 14
2020	2020 Auto Express Winter Tire TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16	P1 / 9
2020	2020 ACE Winter Tire TestACE · 225/50 R17	P1 / 9
2020	2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/55 R17	P2 / 10
2020	2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 235/55 R17ADAC · 235/55 R17	P7 / 13
2020	2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16	P1 / 15
2020	2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18	P2 / 20
2020	2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18	P1 / 51
2019	2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17	P5 / 20
2019	2019 Winter Tire Test Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R17	P1 / 53
2019	2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17	P2 / 11

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In 255/40 R19, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is projected to cost £88.97 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about £2,224 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3£50.74

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5£56.41

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P£59.74

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005£88.97

Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles

Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at £5.49 per gallon and £60 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2023 test; financing costs are excluded.

Rim Protection

Large

A pronounced protective rib that stands well clear of the rim and takes most kerb contact before the wheel does.

None

Small

Medium

Large

Massive

225/45 R18Large2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

Assessed by eye on the tires we tested, in the sizes listed. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification, so treat this as a guide rather than a measurement.

Dimensions & Label Scores

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Size Range211 sizes available

155-355Width25-70Profile14-22Rim79-116 T-WLoad/Speed Index2019First On Market

EU LabelAcross 211 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Fuel

B21%

C78%

D<1%

Wet

A94%

B6%

Noise

70-75dB A/B

3PMSF on every size

Frequently Asked Questions

How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 in the wet?

Across the 36 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stops 6.1% shorter than premium rivals, 8.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 15.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 99/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the wet from 115 reviews.

How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 in the dry?

Across the 31 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stops 1.4% longer than premium rivals, 0.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 79/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the dry from 115 reviews.

How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 in the snow?

Across the 36 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stops 1.4% shorter than premium rivals, 2.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 19.6% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 28 snow-traction tests, it is 0.3% worse than premium rivals, 1.8% better than mid-range rivals and 44.5% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 66/100, and owners rate it 7.4/10 in the snow from 115 reviews.

How good is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 on ice?

Across the 3 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 stops 6.8% longer than premium rivals, 4.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 13/100, and owners rate it 6.3/10 on ice from 115 reviews.

How fuel efficient is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005?

Across the 28 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005's rolling resistance is 4.1% lower than premium rivals, 9.1% lower than mid-range rivals and 3.1% lower than budget rivals.

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How many miles does the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 last?

Based on test and owner data, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is expected to last around 18,462 miles (29,712 km).

What do owners say about the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005?

Across 115 owner ratings the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 averages 71%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.9. 43 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 63% of owners score it 70% or better.

How much does the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 cost to run?

In 255/40 R19, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is projected to cost £88.97 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about £2,224 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Hankook Winter i cept evo3, at £50.74.

What is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005's EU tire label rating?

Across its range, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.

How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005?

Owners rate the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 7.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 104 reviews.

How well do the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wear, according to owners?

Owners rate the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 5.9 out of 10 for wear across 104 reviews. 43 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,750 miles.

Would owners buy the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 again?

56% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 again, based on the 108 owner reviews that answered the question. 30% of them gave it the highest possible answer.

What do owners say about the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005's snow traction?

Of the 103 owner reviews analyzed for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 55 mention snow traction: 31 praise it (strong snow traction) and 24 criticise it (weak snow traction). One owner wrote: "the snow performance was excellent". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005's wet grip?

Of the 103 owner reviews analyzed for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 51 mention wet grip: 45 praise it (confident wet grip) and 6 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "What stands out the most is their performance on wet roads - grip and braking are very secure even in heavy rain". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005's tread life?

Of the 103 owner reviews analyzed for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005, 44 mention tread life: 11 praise it (long-lasting) and 33 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "Chewed through a set of rears in about 10000km/6000miles". Read those reviews

Does the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 have a rim protector?

Yes. Rim protection on the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is large, measured in 225/45 R18. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification; this is assessed by eye when the tires are mounted for our own testing. 2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

What does the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 replace?

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is the successor to the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO in Bridgestone's range.

Has the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 been replaced?

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 has been replaced by the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

What sizes does the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 come in?

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is available in 360 sizes, ranging from 155-355/25-70 R14-22.

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What owners say summarised from 102 reviews

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.

What owners mention most counted across 103 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 115 ratings

Owner score 71%
Wet Grip 84%
Dry Grip 78%
Road Feedback 75%
Comfort 75%
Snow Grip 74%
Handling 73%
Ice Grip 63%
Wear 59%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 91%

“best winter tires, for winter. Proper one, with a lot of snow, and ice or melted snow, mushy one, here are extraordinary. I was clinbing on snow covered road many times on a step hills witha rear wheel BMW, didnt...”

BMW 3 series
12,000 miles

Read full review → 1,210 found this helpful

Most critical 13%

“Honestly, these tires are a complete disaster. The Blizzak LM005 turned out to be one of the worst purchases I’ve made. After a relatively short period of use, they wore down ridiculously fast — like they’re made of...”

Hyundai Tucson
15,000 miles

Read full review → 67 found this helpful

Longest term 87%

“In my opinion, the tires are great. Bought them new in 2021 and mounted them on a Golf VII Variant. As most of our winters are not exactly ice and snow, but more slush and wet, these tires performed very well. During...”

Volkswagen Golf sportsvan tsi 150
170,877 miles

Read full review → 333 found this helpful

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100%

Dmytro October 26, 2026

Initial Impressions

Kia Motors Carnival 2.2 Diesel
235/55 R19
10,000 miles

I have been using these tires in Vilnius with a lot of snow and never ever had a problem sticking somewhere. For my car these tires are 10 out of 10

92%

Member October 21, 2026

Initial Impressions

Citroën C4 Picasso (2013 )
185/65 R15
10,000 miles

For a winter tire wet grio is mist important to, then Snow grip. Excellent experience with these Blizzak LM005 tires. As dry grip has the least difference amongst othrr competetors I ignore that. When snow traction is to low I use Snowchains, usually PEWAG. Normally we take 2 snow holidays to the Austrian or French Alps each year. And a few trip to the Belgium Ardennens on snowy weekends. Tires have not let us diwn once. Snowchains were unused.

74%

Duka October 3, 2026

Initial Impressions

Skoda Octavia estate
205/55 R17
25,000 miles

Good tires, but Continetal winter contact 830P was much better in snow.

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91%

Member September 3, 2026

Initial Impressions

Lexus NX 300h
225/60 R18
26,255 miles

better and quieter in road noise than the Michelin, braking on rain or snow is very reassuring, they really 'hold' and grip the car on the road

83%

Member August 28, 2026

Initial Impressions

BMW 530D Xdrive Msport
275/30 R20
20,000 miles

Overall 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.

86%

Holigan May 4, 2026

Initial Impressions

Volkswagen Tiguan
215/65 R17
20,000 miles

I usually drove the car with these tires in snow, the snow performance was excellent. The tires were quiet, very comfortable nad low rolling resistance every time. I highly recommend LM005 for your car in the winter conditions.

13%

Member April 29, 2026

Initial Impressions

Hyundai Tucson
215/65 R17
15,000 miles

Honestly, these tires are a complete disaster. The Blizzak LM005 turned out to be one of the worst purchases I’ve made. After a relatively short period of use, they wore down ridiculously fast — like they’re made of soap instead of rubber.

And the worst part: the tread became visibly deformed, almost warped. Because of that, the car started vibrating and feels unstable, especially at higher speeds. The driving feel? Like you’re riding on something that barely has proper contact with the road.

For a ‘premium’ product, this is a joke. Quality control is clearly nonexistent or they simply don’t care. I paid serious money for these and ended up with tires that feel ready for the trash after one season. Completely unacceptable.

I’m not someone who usually leaves reviews — in fact, this is the first time I’ve ever felt the need to write one. The only reason I’m posting this is to warn anyone considering these tires: think twice. I’m genuinely frustrated that I spent money on something this bad.

I wouldn’t recommend them to my worst enemy

73%

Member April 14, 2026

Initial Impressions

Mercedes Benz E Class
265/35 R18
15,000 miles

I’ve put many miles on them but only in 2 seasons… i run staggered, 245 40 18 amd 265 35 18 on a E400. On the front they were amazing but on back they had a lot of wear… Buut, i would definitely buy them again, they are very good.

86%

Abel March 9, 2026

Initial Impressions

Smart Forfour EQ drive 2019
185/60 R15
10,000 miles

well, they last only for 2 winters, around 15000 km. what a shame. In a smart forfour, probably with misaligned wheels (totally slicks outside, ok inside) but it was a bad surprise. But they do grip wonderfull on wet, that's for sure

69%

Member March 7, 2026

Initial Impressions

BMW 330D Touring
225/50 R17
8,000 miles

Positive:
The tires work well on wet and dry roads, they offer enough traction to not spin the wheels even under strong acceleration.
In the corners they offer good grip, you can clearly feel the car starting to understeer when getting to the grip limit in corners, there is no sudden loss of traction or snap-oversteer.
The tires seems to wear slowly and evenly.

Neutral:
Snow traction, mainly on a few cm of fresh snow and snow slush, seems good, but is also limited by the car being rear-wheel-drive without a locking differential.

Negative:
With the tires being the Runflat "Driveguard" variant, the ride can be harsh and the noiselevels are subjectively high. There is a loud humming sound between roughly 80 and 90 kmh (50-55 mph) which can be quite annoying. The noise is most noticable at city speeds, on the highway at over 100 kmh (60mph) the noise starts to reduce and is not intrusive anymore.

38%

pkk February 27, 2026

Initial Impressions

Ford Focus ST250
215/50 R17
9,500 miles

I've used these tires for about 3 winters and around 9500 miles and a 250hp FWD car.
Let's start with the first winter, they were great, good snow grip, good wet and dry grip. Felt I've made a good choice to handle my limited winter driving for the next couple of years. The second winter they had lost some of their snow grip but nothing too serious and I half expected it so everything was fine. Now we come to this winter which would be their last. No snow grip what so ever. I had trouble taking off in a couple inches of snow and would get constant wheel spin. When they had to do both acceleration and cornering at they same time they were borderline dangerous. Wet and dry grip is still okay.
Considering how little they have been driven on and have been stored correctly in the summer I half expected them to last one more winter. They still have a lot of tread left but the compound has become really hard.
For the price I paid for them I could have spend a little bit more and tried Michelin Alpin 6/7 since they get better reviews for longevity.

50%

Member January 9, 2026

Initial Impressions

Nissan LEAF Tekna
215/50 R17
40,000 miles

Performs bad on ice and snow, even new tires noticeably bad on ice and snow, feels like suer tires. I would never ever buy them again.

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