Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 - Test Results

Test Statistics

45

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

15th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 45 tests the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is a perennial front-runner with outstanding wet performance, frequent overall wins, and solid efficiency. It repeatedly tops wet braking and wet handling, often by clear margins, and pairs this with competitive rolling resistance and good comfort. Snow capability ranges from mid-pack to strong depending on size/vehicle, yielding several snow test wins/near-wins. Dry handling is often competitive, but dry braking can be a recurring weak point.

Key weaknesses are inconsistent snow handling/traction in some UHP/SUV sizes, poor ice braking in select ADAC rounds, and notably fast wear/abrasion in ADAC testing. Pricing is commonly above average. Overall, LM005 excels in wet-centric, temperate winter conditions and mixed climates, but buyers prioritizing longevity, ice grip, or the very best snow balance should note the trade-offs.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 1st overall wet braking multiple times: 2024 AB Sportscars wet braking 1/11 and wet handling 1/11
    • 2023/24 TR UHP: wet braking (new/cool/worn) 1/6, wet handling 1/6, wet circle 1/6, aquaplaning straight/curved 1/6
    • 2023 AB 225/45 R18: wet braking 1/22, wet handling 1/22
    • 2021 TR 225/40 R18: wet braking 1/10, wet handling 1/10; 2021 AB 205/55 R16: wet braking 1/22
    • Auto Bild braking shootouts: 2023 1/54 wet; 2021 1/49 wet; 2020 1/49 wet
  • Overall Test Results / Awards Strong
    • Test wins: 2024 AZ 215/55 R17 1/10; 2023 Sport Auto 225/40 R18 1/9; 2023 TR 225/45 R18 1/13; 2023 AMS SUV 255/45 R20 1/7; 2022 AB Market Overview 1/57; 2022/23 TR 225/45 R17 1/9; 2021 AE 1/8; 2021 AZ SUV 1/10; 2021 AMS 1/10; 2020 AZ 1/14; 2020 AE 1/9; 2020 ACE 1/9; 2020 ADAC 205/55 R16 1/15
    • Average overall position 3.4 across 45 tests
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
    • 2023 AMS SUV: rolling resistance 1/7; 2021 AB Sportscars: rolling resistance 1/14
    • Multiple top-3 finishes: 2023 Sport Auto 2/9; 2023 AB 225/45 R18 5/22; 2021 TR 225/40 R18 1/10; 2021 AZ SUV 3/10; 2020 AB Performance 2/20
  • Dry Handling (lap speed/subjective) Moderate
    • 2023 AMS SUV: dry handling 1/7
    • 2022 AZ 225/45 R17: dry handling 1/8
    • 2023 Sports Cars 225/40 R18: dry handling 2/12 (+0.7%); 2021 AMS 195/55 R16: dry handling 2/10 (+0.4%)
    • 2023/24 TR UHP: subj. dry 2/6
  • Snow Braking (selected sizes) Moderate
    • 2023 Sport Auto: snow braking 1/9 and snow handling 1/9
    • 2022/23 TR 225/45 R17: snow braking 1/9
    • 2020 AB Performance 245/45 R18: snow braking 2/21; snow traction 2/21
    • 2019 AMS SUV: snow braking 1/11
  • Comfort/Noise (subjective) Minor
    • 2023 TR 225/45 R18: comfort 1/13
    • 2022/23 TR 225/45 R17: comfort 1/9
    • 2023/24 TR UHP: comfort 2/6
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Braking Strong
    • 2024 AB Sportscars: dry braking 10/11 (+19.1%)
    • 2023 Sports Cars: dry braking 12/12 (+19.5%)
    • 2021 AB 205/55 R16: dry braking 16/22 (+27.4%)
    • Recurring mid/low ranks across tests despite strong dry handling
  • Wear/Abrasion/Longevity Strong
    • 2023 ADAC 16": wear 16/16; abrasion 14/16 (+62.7%)
    • 2023 ADAC 17": wear 15/15; abrasion 15/15 (+75.9%)
    • 2023 TR UHP: wear 5/6, value 6/6
  • Ice Braking Moderate
    • 2023 ADAC 16": ice braking 11/16 (+12.9%)
    • 2023 ADAC 17": ice braking 15/15 (+13.3%)
  • Snow Handling/Traction Consistency Moderate
    • 2023 AB 225/45 R18: snow handling 20/21 (+5.9%), snow slalom 19/23
    • 2023 AB SUV: snow braking 10/11 and traction 10/11
    • 2023 TR SUV: snow handling 8/9 (+7.1%), traction 3/9 but braking 7/9
  • Price/Value Minor
    • 2023 AB 225/45 R18: value 20/20; price high
    • 2021 TR 225/40 R18: price 8/9; value poor
    • Multiple tests show above-average pricing (e.g., 2023 Sport Auto price 6/9; 2022 AB 215/55 R17 value 18/20)
  • Aquaplaning (variability) Minor
    • Several mid-pack results: 2024 AB Sportscars straight aqua 4/11, curved 4/11; 2023 AB 225/45 R18 straight aqua 6/22
    • Occasional lows: 2021 AB Sportscars straight aqua 14/15 (+10.5%)
Performance Over Time

Test History

5
of 11
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Strong:
Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking
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1
of 10
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test

2024

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 excels in wet conditions with the shortest braking distance and responsive handling, while maintaining stability. It's easy to control even when pushed to its limits. ...
Strong:
Noise, Snow Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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5
of 6
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Cool, Wet Braking - Worn, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Rolling Resistance, Value, Wear
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8
of 11
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Circle
Weak:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
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1
of 9
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test

2023

King in wet conditions with talent on snow and low rolling resistance.
Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Snow Slalom
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5
of 12
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Good.
Strong:
Dry Handling, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking
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10
of 22
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Strong:
Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Snow Handling, Value
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6
of 16
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test

2023
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

The BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM 005 has minor issues with steering precision and feedback on dry roads but maintains a good overall rating due to its safety reserves during sudden evasive maneuvers and ...
Strong:
Snow Traction, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete
Weak:
Wear
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3
of 9
2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

The Bridgestone matched the Hankooks overall result, but was slightly better in the wet, and slightly worse in the dry and snow, but it was more comfortable and had an even lower rolling resistance...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Snow Handling, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
Weak:
Snow Handling, Subj. Wet Handling
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1
of 54
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test

2023

Strong:
Wet Braking
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1
of 13
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

2023

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is an awesome tire, it was the only tire that could get close to the Continentals rolling resistance levels and was the best tire in the wet and one of the best in the...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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15
of 15
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning
Weak:
Ice Braking, Abrasion, Value, Wear
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1
of 7
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test

2023

Okay on snow, outstanding on wet and dry roads – the test winner!"Outstanding"
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Snow Handling, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Snow Traction
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1
of 10
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test

2022

Exemplary / Test Winner.
Strong:
Snow Braking, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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4
of 8
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Strong:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Price
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6
of 22
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Alpin 6

Good.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise
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4
of 10
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Good.
Strong:
Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking
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1
of 57
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview

2022

Strong:
Wet Braking
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7
of 15
2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The performance of the BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM005, both on ice and in wear, is not sufficient to achieve a good overall result. Its performance is rated as satisfactory in both disciplines compared ...
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5
of 17
2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The performance of the BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM005 on snow-covered roads is not sufficient to achieve a good overall result. Compared to the test field, its performance in the snow was only rated as ...
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1
of 9
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

2022

As in previous tests the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wasn't the best in dry braking, and wasn't quite as balanced as some of the other tires in snow handling, but they were the only weaknesses of the...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Rolling Resistance, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking
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2
of 8
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The LM005 grips extremely well in the dry and wet, but could benefit from a little more grip in the snow.
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Snow Traction
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4
of 8
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Very Good.
Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking
Weak:
Noise
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4
of 14
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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1
of 8
2021 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2021

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1
of 10
2021 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test

2021

Another test victory for the Bridgestone LM005. The wet qualities are currently unbeatable, it's has very good dry performance and is good on snow.
Strong:
Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
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3
of 11
2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV

Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking
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5
of 22
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Strong:
Snow Traction, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
Weak:
Value
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1
of 10
2021 AMS Winter Tire Test

2021

Strong:
Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise
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5
of 18
2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

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7
of 16
2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2

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1
of 49
2021 Winter Tire Market Overview

2021

Strong:
Wet Braking
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4
of 10
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is again the wet specialist, dominating the wet testing. This performance comes at the expense of dry and snow performance, making this an unbalanced tire more suited ...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Price
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1
of 19
The Best Winter Tires for 2020

2020

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1
of 14
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

2020

Strong:
Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking
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1
of 9
2020 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2020

An excellent tire for English winters where you're likely to see more wet weather than snow.
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1
of 9
2020 ACE Winter Tire Test

2020

Highly Recommended.
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2
of 11
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

Excellent.
Strong:
Noise, Dry Handling, Wet Braking
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1
of 15
2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2020

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7
of 13
2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 235/55 R17

2020
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

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2
of 21
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking
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1
of 49
2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test

2020

Strong:
Snow Braking, Wet Braking
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5
of 21
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test

2019
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 860

Exemplary
Strong:
Wet Braking
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1
of 47
2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview

2019

Strong:
Wet Braking
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2
of 11
2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test

2019
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

Excellent
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Subj. Snow Handling, Rolling Resistance, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking
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