Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 82% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic and Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.
Great news! We found mutual test data
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
You can explore discipline-by-discipline comparisons, view the spider chart, check price differences, and see which tests were used for this analysis. Or view the general comparison →
Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Performance comparison
Averaged from 5 tests
Barum Polaris 5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Barum Polaris 5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
