Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is a Premium Touring studless tire with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.
The tire replaced the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 Evo.
Contents
Key performance
Dry performance
97.76%
Wet performance
98.18%
Aquaplaning
93.29%
Snow performance
98.62%
Noise
98.19%
Rolling resistance
95.96%
2020 Auto Zeitung Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Test
In 2020 experts of the German magazine Auto Zeitung have tested the Bridgestone at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 13 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 2 | 46.5m | +0.7m | 98.49% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 2 | 9 points | -1 point | 90% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 1 | 50.9m | -3.4m | 100% | |
| Subj. Wet handling | 2 | 9 points | -1 point | 90% | |
| Straight aqua | 2 | 82.8km/h | -2.4km/h | 97.1% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 3-5 | 26m | +0.3m | 98.85% | |
| Subj. Snow handling | 1 | 10 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Snow traction | 2 | 2.175 Newtons | -0.18 Newtons | 99.17% | |
| Rolling resistance | 4 | 8.40kg/t | +0.34kg/t | 95.95% | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3-6 | 9 points | -1 point | 90% |
2020 Auto Bild Bridgestone LM005 Test
Test by the German magazine Auto Bild in 2020. The experts have tested the Bridgestone at size 245/45 R18 and compared to 19 similar UHP winter tires. Also they included into the test reference summer tire to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 10-11 | 44.4 | +2.5m | 94.36% | |
| Dry handling | 6 | 110.1km/h | -0.5km/h | 99.54% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 1 | 47.3m | -0.8m | 100% | |
| Wet handling | 4 | 73.9km/h | -0.5km/h | 99.32% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 3 | 12.12sec | +0.05sec | 99.58% | |
| Straight aqua | 1 | 87.6km/h | -3.7km/h | 95.78% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 2-3 | 24.5m | +0.2m | 99.18% | |
| Snow handling | 3 | 61.2km/h | -0.3km/h | 99.5% | |
| Snow slalom | 2-3 | 3.38m/s2 | -0.02m/2 | 99.4% | |
| Snow traction | 2 | 3029 Newtons | 69 Newtons | 97.7% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2 | 7.35kg/t | +0.4kg/t | 94.55% | |
| Noise | 8-9 | 64.1dB | +1.1dB | 98.28% | |
| Wear resistance | 11-12 | 40180 | -7790km | 80.61% |
2020 AMS Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Test
Test by the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport in 2020. The experts have tested the tire at size 225/50 R17 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 7-8 | 43.8m | +1.2m | 97.26% | |
| Dry handling | 2 | 115.3km/h | -0.1km/h | 99.91% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 1 | 31.7m | -1.9m | 100% | |
| Wet handling | 1 | 74.1km/h | +0.3km/h | 100% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 2 | 7.52m/s2 | -0.2m/s2 | 97.35% | |
| Straight aqua | 2-3 | 94.7km/h | -0.3km/h | 99.7% | |
| Lateral aqua | 3 | 2.44m/s2 | -0.28m/s2 | 88.52% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 2 | 27.3m | +0.1m | 99.63% | |
| Snow handling | 2 | 46.4km/h | -1.3km/h | 97.2% | |
| Snow lateral handling | 1 | 3.43m/s2 | +0.03m/2 | 100% | |
| Snow traction | 2-3 | 1.74m/s2 | -0.7m/s2 | 95.9% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2 | 7.9kg/t | +0.2kg/t | 97.47% | |
| Noise | 3-6 | 71.7dB | +0.8dB | 99.88% |
2019 Auto Bild Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Test
Test by the German publication Auto Bild in 2019. The experts have tested the tire at size 225/45 R17 and compared to 10 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 4-5 | 44.5m | +0.2m | 99.55% | |
| Dry handling | 2 | 82.6km/h | -0.3km/h | 99.64% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 1 | 29.2m | -1.2m | 100% | |
| Wet handling | 2 | 74.3km/h | -0.4km/h | 99.46% | |
| Straight aqua | 5 | 74.2km/h | -3.8km/h | 94.88% | |
| Snow braking | 10-12 | 24.6m | +0.6m | 97.56% | |
| Snow handling | 16 | 76.4km/h | -2km/h | 97.38% | |
| Rolling resistance | 7 | 7.95kg/t | +0.52kg/t | 93.46% | |
| Noise | 6 | 70dB | +1.3dB | 98.14% | |
| Wear resistance | 5 | 42230km | -9020km | 78.64% |
2019 Auto Motor und Sport Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Test
In 2019 experts of the German publication AMS have tested the Bridgestone LM-005 at size 215/55 R17 and compared to 10similar budget, medium and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 4-6 | 44.6m | +0.5m | 99.88% | |
| Dry handling | 7-8 | 114.9km/h | -1.2km/h | 98.95% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 1 | 31.2m | -1.1m | 100% | |
| Wet handling | 3 | 72.9km/h | -0.4km/h | 99.45% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 3 | 6.88m/s2 | -0.43m/s2 | 93.75% | |
| Straight aqua | 6 | 75.5km/h | -7.6km/h | 89.93% | |
| Lateral aqua | 6 | 3.16m/s2 | -0.26m/s2 | 91.77% | |
| Snow braking | 1 | 25.6m | -0.4m | 100% | |
| Snow handling | 7 | 48km/h | -1.4km/h | 97.08% | |
| Snow lateral handling | 3 | 3.87m/s2 | -0.03m/s2 | 99.22% | |
| Snow traction | 4 | 2.41m/s2 | -0.05m/s2 | 97.88% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2 | 7.6kg/t | +0.2kg/t | 97.37% | |
| Noise | 7 | 70.2dB | +0.9dB | 98.72% |
Overall Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Reviews
| # | Test | 2020 Auto Zeitung | 2020 Auto Bild | 2020 AMS | 2019 Auto Bild | 2019 AMS | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 98.49% | 94.36% | 97.26% | 99.55% | 99.88% | 97.91% | |
| Dry handling | 90% | 99.54% | 99.91% | 99.64% | 98.95% | 97.61% | |
| Wet braking | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Wet handling | 90% | 99.32% | 100% | 99.46% | 99.45% | 97.65% | |
| Wet lateral handling | – | 99.58% | 97.35% | – | 93.75 | 96.89 | |
| Straight aqua | 97.1% | 95.78% | 99.7% | 99.7% | 89.93% | 96.44% | |
| Lateral aqua | – | – | 88.52% | – | 91.77% | 90.15% | |
| Snow braking | 98.85% | 99.18% | 99.63% | 97.56% | 100% | 99.04% | |
| Snow handling | 100% | 99.5% | 97.2% | 97.38% | 97.08% | 98.23% | |
| Snow slalom | – | 99.4% | 100% | – | 99.22% | 99.54% | |
| Snow traction | 99.17% | 97.7% | 95.9% | – | 97.88% | 97.66% | |
| Rolling resistance | 95.95% | 95.55% | 97.47% | 93.46% | 97.37% | 95.96% | |
| Noise | 95.95% | 98.28% | 99.88% | 98.14% | 98.72% | 98.19% | |
| Comfort | 90% | – | – | – | – | 90% | |
| Wear resistance | – | 80.61% | – | 78.64% | – | 79.63% |
1. 2020 Auto Zeitung (205/55 R16) – 1st place.
Main conclusions:
- Good dry performance.
- The best results on the wet.
- High straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Short snow braking distance, high traction and the best handling.
- Low rolling resistance.
- High comfort.
2. 2020 Auto Bild (245/45 R18) – 2nd place and an expert score “Exemplary”.
Main conclusions:
- The shortest wet braking distance and good handling.
- Average straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Good results on the dry.
- Great snow performance.
- Average noise.
- Low rolling resistance.
- Average wear resistance.
3. 2020 AMS (225/50 R17) – 1st place.
Main conclusions:
- The shortest wet braking distance and the best handling speed.
- High straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
- Good results on the dry.
- Short snow braking distance and good handling.
- Low rolling resistance.
- Average noise.
4. 2019 Auto Bild (225/45 R17) – 5th place and an expert score “Exemplary”.
Main conclusions:
- Short dry braking distance and good handling speed.
- The shortest wet braking distance and good handling speed.
- High aquaplaning resistance.
- Short snow braking distance and relatively low handling speed.
- Good rolling resistance.
- Low noise.
- Good wear resistance.
5. 2019 AMS (215/55 R17) – 2nd place and an expert score “Very good”.
Main conclusions:
- The shortest wet braking distance and good handling.
- Average straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
- Good dry performance.
- The best snow braking distance, good traction and handling.
- Low rolling resistance and noise.
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