BridgestoneBlizzak LM-005
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
For the Lotus Esprit in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (rated 9.0/10) and Continental WinterContact TS 860 (rated 9.0/10). The Lotus Esprit uses 2 tyre sizes across 1 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.
BridgestoneA great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
Continental
GoodYearA typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
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Continental WinterContact TS 860
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
| # | Tyre | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Comfort | Segment | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | Premium | 100% |
| 2 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 8.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 | Premium | 50% |
| 3 | GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.9 | 8.5 | Premium | 50% |
| 4 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 7.5 | 7.5 | Premium | 50% |
| 5 | Michelin ALPIN 5 | 8.9 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | Premium | 50% |
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