Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 215/55 R17

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is a winter tyre made in total of 245 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/55 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 140mm narrower than the widest one (355). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 R17, Blizzak LM-005 usually competes against UltraGrip Performance+, which is a tyre from GoodYear with a rating of 90%, compared to 87% of the Bridgestone in question. Latest test in 215/55 R17 was held by Automotorsport in 2019, where Blizzak LM-005 received rating "Very good" and finished on the 2. place. It was tested on a Volkswagen T-Roc.